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Progress Made on K–12 Connectivity, But Work Remains

EdTech Magazine

Teachers and students are well on their way to fulfilling the mission of seeing 99 percent of all schools connected to next-generation broadband, according to the “2018 State of States Report” from EducationSuperHighway. According to the agency’s 2018 Broadband Deployment Report , 88 percent of U.S. by Karen J.

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As more youth struggle with behavior and traditional supports fall short, clinicians are partnering with lawyers to help

The Hechinger Report

Kathryn Meyer, left, attorney at the Center for Children’s Advocacy, and Christiana Mills, are part of the Yale Child Student Center in New Haven, Connecticut. The demand for child and adolescent psychiatrists and behavioral health providers continues to outpace supply, especially for young people already facing inequitable access to care.

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New Webinar: "Emotional Safety for Library Workers - A Masterclass with Loida Garcia-Febo"

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

In this masterclass, Garcia-Febo will take a deep dive into understanding emotional safety in the workplace and how to proactively strategize individual and organizational efforts to attain emotional safety in the workspaces. Unlimited and non-expiring access for those log-ins. Unlimited and non-expiring access for those log-ins.

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Digital Equity: It’s More Than Just Student Access

techlearning

It’s an economic concern, as schools consider how they can ensure equal access for all. And it raises questions about gender and race: How can schools inspire more girls and students of color to pursue STEM? DEFINING EQUITY: EMPATHY, AUTHENTICITY, AND ACCESS Sean Wybrant, Digital Media Studies Teacher, William J.

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Smoothing the path for immigrants to finish their college degrees

The Hechinger Report

When he tried to enroll, he found that colleges had no idea how to handle his international transcripts and credentials. Davenport’s tuition prices will apply to the Casa Latina programs, but accepted students will be awarded scholarships of $9,200 per year to help make the program more accessible financially. education system.

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If we don’t engage online, we cede mindshare to others who will

Dangerously Irrelevant

Unfortunately, two decades after the Internet became accessible to the masses, many educators still are slow to realize the possibilities that accompany our new digital tools and online environments. I would encourage you to see how the following scholars are engaging online. Previous MMMs. Related Posts. The promise of the digital.

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The Challenges of Broadband Access in Rural Schools

edWeb.net

Rural school districts face many unique trials, and access to educational technology is no different. During the edWebinar “ Technology in Rural Schools: Leading with Why,” the presenters discussed how they overcame challenges and helped the community understand the value of tech in schools.