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2017; Zelezny & Schulz, 2000) highlight how environmental awareness influences learners attitudes and behaviors. They are aware of the consequences of their actions in digital spaces, including social media, and understand the importance of maintaining a positive digital footprint. 684; see also Zelezny and Schulz, 2000).

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Larry Hogan (R) declared via executive order that beginning in September 2017, the Maryland school year won’t start until after Labor Day – a decision that prompted sharp criticism from school leaders, who are accusing Hogan of favoring the tourism industry over education.”

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Me: pic.twitter.com/gmb3Oigcv0 — Audrey Watters (@audreywatters) October 5, 2017. pic.twitter.com/yehgZ82br6 — Shahien Nasiripour (@nasiripour) October 5, 2017. pic.twitter.com/tfodnBuiTF — Ashley Jost (@ajost) September 29, 2017. Technology, Education, and the Media.” 2 Post at Ed.

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million in 2017,” says Politico , making her the wealthiest of Trump’s Cabinet members. Sandbox has acquired Constructive Media. RELX is the former weapons dealer known as Reed Elsevier. ” The latest research from Pew : “ Teens’ Social Media Habits and Experiences.”

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” Via Infodocket : “ Louisiana State University is Suing Elsevier For Breach of Contract.” ” Via Campus Technology : “Study: More Underrepresented Students Rely on Social Media for College Search.” ” More pushback on the US News and World Report 2017 high school rankings.

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” More on teen social media usage, this time from Buzzfeed : “‘Tweetdecking’ Is Taking Over Twitter. ” The Atlantic on what it’s like being a parent of a social media star. I don’t recall if I talked about Elsevier when I wrote about platforms as part of my 2017 review.

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” Via Politico : “ Several Trump appointees shared unflattering views of minorities, women on social media.” pic.twitter.com/ba4GY4Lc8M — Kevin Roose (@kevinroose) February 1, 2017. Elsevier has acquired Plum Analytics. 2 job at the U.S. Department of Education, sources say.” million total.