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PROOF POINTS: Schools’ mission shifted during the pandemic with healthcare, shelter and adult ed

The Hechinger Report

They include access to medical, dental, and mental health providers as well as social workers. As schools shuttered their classrooms, many became hubs where families obtained food or internet access. Federal funding for community schools tripled during the pandemic to $75 million in 2021-22 from $25 million in 2019-20.

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Announcing the "AI and Libraries" Mini-Conference from Library 2.0

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

In addition, Pun is an ALA Presidential candidate for 2025-2026. Craddock is Virginia's 2019 Librarian of the Year and was named a Darden Fellow at Old Dominion University in 2019 as well. Participants are encouraged to use #library2024 and #aiandlibraries on their social media posts about the event.

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AI and Libraries Mini-Conference: Call for Propsals Now Open | Closing Keynote Announced

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

In addition, Pun is an ALA Presidential candidate for 2025-2026. Craddock is Virginia's 2019 Librarian of the Year and was named a Darden Fellow at Old Dominion University in 2019 as well. OPENING KEYNOTE PANEL: Ray Pun, Ed.D., is the librarian at the Community Lab Schools.

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AI and Libraries Mini-Conference in Just One Week: Schedule Now Posted | 23 Sessions!

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

In addition, Pun is an ALA Presidential candidate for 2025-2026. Craddock is Virginia's 2019 Librarian of the Year and was named a Darden Fellow at Old Dominion University in 2019 as well. Participants are encouraged to use #library2024 and #aiandlibraries on their social media posts about the event.

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OPINION: Students are coming to college less prepared during the pandemic. They need our help

The Hechinger Report

That’s left enrollment questions still unanswered for some schools, with many scrambling to fill spots in the Class of 2026, according to the National Association for College Admission Counseling. In the fall of 2019, over 18 million students were enrolled in postsecondary institutions in the U.S. million students, a drop of 9.4

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5 Strategies to Improve Your Learning Management System

Kitaboo on EdTech

Research and Markets predicts that by 2026, the worldwide online learning sector will hit $336.98 within the period of 2018 and 2026. . Education Technology / July 11, 2019. Education Technology / May 9, 2019. Education Technology / June 27, 2019. billion at a staggering CAGR of 9.1%

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New Bill Could Bring CS Programs to 500K JROTC Students—and Diversify the Future Workforce

Edsurge

On June 14, 2019, Reps. By 2026, the U.S. Though growing rapidly, access to rigorous computer science and cybersecurity preparation in U.S. Congress is proposing an innovative approach to building the federal technology talent pipeline for computer science roles, one that should be exciting for schools and students.

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