2019, EdTech and Elementary

Guest Post: How We Can Reframe Edtech Selection to Promote Equity

Digital Promise

APRIL 25, 2023

This three-part blog series, featuring guest authors from The Learning Accelerator and MA DESE OET , highlights the importance of centering equity in edtech selection. In this first post, the authors outline how they centered equity as they developed an edtech selection, implementation, and evaluation guide for school systems leaders.

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EdTech Secondary System Meeting

US Edtech Policy Conversations Amidst Coronavirus Concerns with Tom Murray

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2020

His most recent book, Personal & Authentic: Designing Learning Experiences that Impact a Lifetime , was released in October of 2019. Murray served as an elementary teacher, middle school teacher, middle school principal, elementary principal, and at the district level in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

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5 Steps to Gamify Your Elementary Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 30, 2020

Heather Marrs shares how to get started with gamifying your classroom From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter How could you take your whole elementary classroom year and gamify it? She has been a presenter at ISTE 2019, NCCE 2016-19, the Southern Oregon EdTech Summit 2015-18, and IntegratED 2017-18.

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Elementary Adobe Classroom Gamification

From the Bus to the Wilderness: How Hyperconnected Schools Expand Learning Opportunities

EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, only about 49 percent of schools had implemented one-to-one device programs, according to a 2019 survey by OverDrive Education and the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

Laptops

Laptops Tablets Survey Elementary

TCEA 2019: How One K–12 Principal Put Google Classroom to Work

EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

TCEA 2019: How One K–12 Principal Put Google Classroom to Work. Tue, 02/05/2019 - 09:45. Neeb, the principal of Williams Elementary School, and Tickle, a digital learning specialist and Google Certified Trainer, presented “The Whole Ball of Wax: A Place for Everything,” on Monday. eli.zimmerman_9856. by Amy Burroughs.

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Google Classroom Handbook Elementary

The Next Wave of Edtech Will Be Very, Very Big — and Global

Edsurge

JULY 30, 2021

Braced for the next wave of edtech? The most recent player to step into the edtech spotlight is India’s Byju’s. Byju’s growth demonstrates how the edtech market is truly becoming borderless,” says Isabelle Hau, a longtime global impact education funder who is working on a book on early childhood learning. “We It will be big.

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Blending in Technology Boosts K–12 Instruction

EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Tue, 09/03/2019 - 10:08. Blended learning “can provide educators and students with a wealth of actionable insights on student learning, needs and preferences, empowering them to deliver the right learning resources at the right time for the right students,” according to the Consortium for School Networking’s Tech Enablers 2019 report.

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Technology Blended Learning Tablets Elementary

FAQ 5: What to Ask Before Starting Your Classroom Redesign

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 3, 2019

Mon, 06/03/2019 - 14:43. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how to redesign the K–12 media center. MORE FROM EDTECH: See how physical classroom arrangements set the tone for modern learning environments. MORE FROM EDTECH: Here is how K–12 schools can envision the future of education. eli.zimmerman_9856. We Refreshed — Now What?

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Classroom EdTech Elementary Report

Is it Time for a Social Media Awareness Class?

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 21, 2022

Cyberbullying statistics provided by the government from 2019 indicate that sixteen percent of high school students report being cyberbullied. Moreover, it should begin at the elementary level, as many students 8-12 increasingly use social media sites ( Common Sense Census 2021 ). –images from Deposit Photo.

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K–12 Education’s Top Tech Hurdles to Innovation

EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Fri, 11/22/2019 - 12:10. MORE FROM EDTECH: Schools Use Immersive Technology for Assistive Learning. MORE FROM EDTECH : How Educational AI is Making the Grade. K–12 Education’s Top Tech Hurdles to Innovation. shailaja.neela…. Tech for Tech’s Sake Doesn’t Work. Teachers, School Leaders Should be Continuously Trained.

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Robotics Report Training EdTech

Crunch the Numbers—EdTech Data You Can Use Right Now

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

“Unfortunately many students leave elementary school still not proficient in reading, and that creates a significant barrier to their ability to learn across subjects. Cyberbullying in particular is fueled by a lack of proper policies and wide access to smartphones and other devices. .

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Data EdTech Smartphone Elementary

10+ Plugged and Unplugged Coding Activities for Hour of Code!

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! Code.org has different activities for elementary students to adults. Kodable has different free activities for elementary students that require no registration. This is one of my elementary students favorite coding programs.

Khan Academy

Khan Academy STEM Elementary Outcomes

Q&A: Kim Buryanek on Bringing Digital Equity into Classrooms

EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Thu, 11/07/2019 - 15:06. Buryanek recently talked with EdTech about how her district is tackling the challenge of digital equity one teacher and one mobile hotspot at a time. EDTECH: What challenges related to digital equity are you facing in your district? EDTECH: How are you solving the digital-equity problem?

Digital Divide

Digital Divide Classroom Laptops Elementary

Augmented Reality Lessons You Can Use Now

The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 22, 2021

Mitch served on the Board of the Ed-Tech Industry Network (ETIN) of the SIIA from 2012-2019, was cochair from 2015-2016, and was the chair in 2019. Presently, beginning in January 2019, Mitch became US COO of 3DBear, a Finnish EdTech company that uses Augmented Reality to motivate students to engage and learn deeply.

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Project-Based Learning Engages K–12 Students with Real-World Challenges

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 21, 2019

Fri, 06/21/2019 - 14:43. As an example, one student highlighted the long-term significance of the era by annotating a photo of a 6-year-old African American girl walking into a historically white elementary school in 1957 with a recent video clip of that same girl — now an elderly woman — reflecting on her experience.

Laptops

Laptops Learning Elementary EdTech

Edtech and preK-8 Literacy: A Template to Help with Deeper, Intentional Integration

Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

A recent example: how I crosswalked edtech with competency-based design principles, as featured in Eliot Levine 's July 2021 CompetencyWorks blog entry.) Using the Technological Communication Continuum standards, could I describe how a specific edtech tool could exemplify high rigor literacy? So she posed a challenge.

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EdTech Tools Elementary Examples

Keep Accessibility in Mind for Modern Learning Environments

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 11, 2019

Tue, 06/11/2019 - 11:38. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how teachers can use physical classroom arrangements to direct classroom engagement. MORE FROM EDTECH: See how blended learning programs like Microsoft Teams and Google Classroom can benefit K–12 education. Keep Accessibility in Mind for Modern Learning Environments.

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Accessibility Microsoft Learning Blended Learning

3 Ways to Stress Less in Today’s Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 3, 2021

5 practical lessons for elementary classroom inclusion. Digital Equity: How to Understand The Problems Facing #Edtech. Stream by clicking here. Subscribe to the Show. Related Shows You May Like. Going hybrid or already have? Join the conversation. Equity Programs in New York State. Dr. Desiree Alexander – Bio as Submitted.

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Classroom Secondary Microsoft Conference

Artificial Intelligence, Authentic Impact: How Educational AI is Making the Grade

EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 27, 2019

Tue, 08/27/2019 - 11:25. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how K–12 schools have adopted AI in 2019. And in New Jersey, Slackwood Elementary School is using an AI-assisted teaching assistant called Happy Numbers to identify where students are struggling with math benchmarks and provide personalized assistance.

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Education EdTech Data Outcomes

Why K–12 Students Need to Be Taught to Guard Their Data Online

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Fri, 12/06/2019 - 10:25. MORE FROM EDTECH : Check out how schools are training students to be the next batch of cybersecurity professionals. MORE FROM EDTECH : K–12 IT leaders can mitigate cybersecurity risks through user training. Why K–12 Students Need to Be Taught to Guard Their Data Online. shailaja.neela….

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Document Learning in a Digital Portfolio

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! My elementary students love their Seesaw digital portfolios. If you enjoy these resources, then take one of my fully accredited continuing education and graduate online courses or check out my latest book, Hacking Digital Learning Strategies with EdTech Missions !

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STEM Learning Elementary EdTech

Next-Gen Voice and Presence Technology Keep K–12 Districts Safer

EdTech Magazine

MARCH 18, 2019

Mon, 03/18/2019 - 12:01. Because the district’s phone system used Primary Rate Interface voice lines, it would no longer qualify for federal assistance by the end of 2019 due to changes in the FCC’s E-rate program. MORE FROM EDTECH: See how schools are adopting remote learning best practices to teach during snowdays.

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E-rate Technology System Mobility

K–12 Leaders Get Creative to Make the Case for Network Upgrades

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 20, 2019

Thu, 06/20/2019 - 12:02. Two years ago, IT Services Director AJ Phillips needed to persuade her school board to purchase new network infrastructure, so she tapped her prior experience as an elementary school teacher and presented a show-and-tell. K–12 Leaders Get Creative to Make the Case for Network Upgrades. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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E-rate Comparison Elementary EdTech

Discovery Education Acquires Mystery Science in $140 Million Deal

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

And as it turns out, edtech companies are attracting a premium from buyers as well. The latest proof point is Mystery Science , a provider of elementary-grade science curriculum, which has been acquired by Discovery Education. elementary schools, according to Mystery Science co-founder Keith Schact.

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Education Company Elementary Broadband

How K–12 Schools Should Define and Act on Digital Learning

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 11, 2019

Thu, 04/11/2019 - 15:35. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how these two popular blended learning platforms can improve K–12 classrooms. The tradigital learning environment encourages all teachers — elementary, middle and high school — to adopt a station rotation model. How K–12 Schools Should Define and Act on Digital Learning.

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Digital Learning Blended Learning Learning Outcomes

Digital Literacy Programs Prepare Students for a Tech-Enabled Future

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 14, 2019

Sun, 04/14/2019 - 10:28. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out these top three elements of digital citizenship. MORE FROM EDTECH: Read more about how K–12 schools can design a digital citizenship curriculum. Digital Literacy Programs Prepare Students for a Tech-Enabled Future. eli.zimmerman_9856. Students Learn Best from Each Other.

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How K–12 Schools Can Create Flexible Seating in the Classroom

EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Mon, 02/04/2019 - 14:53. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out the basics of a modern learning environment. MORE FROM EDTECH: Steps to create a modern learning environment. How K–12 Schools Can Create Flexible Seating in the Classroom. juliet.vanwage…. A flexible seating arrangement is a key part of this new, modern learning environment.

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Classroom EdTech Elementary Exercises

Screencast Tools to Demonstrate Student Learning

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! Seesaw (web, iOS, Android, Chromebook, and Kindle Fire) is the digital portfolio platform I currently use with my elementary students. One way for students to demonstrate what they are learning is through screencasts.

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Tools Educreations Chromebook Android

10+ Plugged and Unplugged Coding Activities for Hour of Code!

Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! Code.org has different activities for elementary students to adults. Kodable has different free activities for elementary students that require no registration. This is one of my elementary students favorite coding programs.

Khan Academy

Khan Academy STEM Elementary Course

Sphero, LittleBits and Other Robots Bring Technology to Life

EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2019

Tue, 07/02/2019 - 11:36. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how tinker–fests and hackathons can rev up STEM interest in K–12 students. At Nathaniel Morton Elementary in Plymouth, Mass., Sphero, LittleBits and Other Robots Bring Technology to Life. eli.zimmerman_9856. is a certified Sphero Hero. These efforts can’t start too early. .

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Robotics Technology Chromebook Tablets

E–Rate Updates Free Up Resources for New Classroom Technology Projects

EdTech Magazine

JULY 16, 2019

Tue, 07/16/2019 - 15:04. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out everything you need to know about E-rate. E-rate discounts free up funds for everything from coding in elementary schools to robotics programs. “It E–Rate Updates Free Up Resources for New Classroom Technology Projects. eli.zimmerman_9856. billion to $3.9 When E-rate 2.0

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4 Ways for K–12 Administrators to Master Google Classroom

EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Thu, 09/19/2019 - 10:46. MORE FROM EDTECH: See how blended learning platforms such as Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams can improve student engagement. Denise Neeb serves as the principal of Williams Elementary School, a STEM magnet campus in Lubbock Independent School District. eli.zimmerman_9856. by Denise Neeb.

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Google Classroom Blended Learning Microsoft

Make This the Year That You Take On Ambitious IT Projects in Your School

EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Wed, 09/18/2019 - 11:12. MORE FROM EDTECH: Creative applications such as Adobe Creative Cloud are helping students develop soft skills employers value. “It Older students use the Tynker platform to code while younger students use tablet computers, Principal John Beeck told EdTech. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Adobe EdTech iPad Elementary

Balancing Act: Cybersecurity in the Connected Classroom

EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Fri, 10/04/2019 - 13:13. BECOME AN INSIDER: Sign up access to exclusive EdTech videos, whitepapers and articles. Balancing Act: Cybersecurity in the Connected Classroom. eli.zimmerman_9856. It’s essential to meet student expectations and to satisfy state regulations. The State of STEM Classrooms.

Digital Badges

Digital Badges Classroom STEM Outcomes

Tips and Tools to Support Students in Publishing Their Own Digital Storybooks

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! Elementari – Create a free class account for up to 30 students. My Storybook – This web tool requires no registration and is simple to use with very young learners and elementary students. I still remember the storybooks I created when I was younger.

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Tools STEM Android Elementary

How to Redesign the K–12 Media Center

EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Fri, 02/08/2019 - 11:31. When classroom and media center design is “driven by the desire to create personal and authentic learning experiences for students,” it can move teaching practices forward, Tom Murray, the director of innovation for Future Ready Schools, recently told EdTech. . How to Redesign the K–12 Media Center.

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Today's CTE Investments Help Boost Students' Success

EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 6, 2019

Tue, 08/06/2019 - 12:12. MORE FROM EDTECH: Read about the roles educators play in meeting the demand for cybersecurity experts. Department of Education, supporting instruction for elementary and secondary students as well as adults. Today's CTE Investments Help Boost Students' Success. Andrew.Steger_zKQu.

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Secondary STEM Industry Microsoft

Technology Underscores the Promise of a New School Year

EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Tue, 09/10/2019 - 12:44. MORE FROM EDTECH: See how blended learning has developed in K–12 over the years. Owen Roundy Elementary in Las Vegas, Christia Osborn-Preston will teach a new class this year on technology, covering topics such as robotics and coding. . Marquita Brown is the managing editor of EdTech: Focus on K-12.

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Technology Blended Learning Tablets Chromebook

Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams for Education: Find the Blended Learning Tool that Works Best

EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Wed, 02/13/2019 - 14:12. MORE FROM EDTECH: See how K–12 schools can get started with using blended learning platforms. MORE FROM EDTECH: Find out how teachers can use technology in a learner-centered environment. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how digital tools weave a strong fabric for student success. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Blended Learning Microsoft Google Tools

Tips and Tools to Support Students in Publishing Their Own Digital Storybooks

Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! Elementari – Create a free class account for up to 30 students. My Storybook – This web tool requires no registration and is simple to use with very young learners and elementary students. I still remember the storybooks I created when I was younger.

Tools

Tools STEM Android Elementary

Esports Clubs Expand Learning Opportunities for K–12 Players

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 17, 2019

Mon, 06/17/2019 - 11:05. I can’t tell you how many teachers and parents have written in about students completely turning around, coming out of their shell, smiling and having a good time,” HSEL CEO Mason Mullenioux told EdTech. Esports Clubs Expand Learning Opportunities for K–12 Players. eli.zimmerman_9856. million. “I

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Learning STEM Study Elementary

4 Ways to Get a K–12 Student Help Desk Going

EdTech Magazine

MARCH 6, 2019

Wed, 03/06/2019 - 21:43. A majority of administrators from elementary schools (64 percent), middle schools ( 83 percent ) and high schools ( 85 percent ) report they have already implemented one-to-one devices or see it as a primary goal, according to a 2018 K–12 leadership survey from the Consortium for School Networking. .

Elementary

Elementary Tablets Survey Outcomes

WeWork to Shutter Its Private Elementary School After Current School Year

Edsurge

OCTOBER 11, 2019

WeGrow, the division of WeWork that operated a private elementary school, will close its doors after the current school year. A spokesperson for WeWork (officially called The We Company) said it “will continue to operate WeGrow through the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.”

Elementary

Elementary Company Report Classroom

The Thinking and Creativity That Goes Into Game Design

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! Elementary to high school students love these tools that provide teachers with lesson plans and a standards-aligned curriculum. Students can design a game in any subject to assess their peers. Free Game Design Tools.

STEM

STEM Android Course Elementary

Guest Post: How We Can Reframe Edtech Selection to Promote Equity

US Edtech Policy Conversations Amidst Coronavirus Concerns with Tom Murray

Trending Sources

5 Steps to Gamify Your Elementary Classroom

From the Bus to the Wilderness: How Hyperconnected Schools Expand Learning Opportunities

TCEA 2019: How One K–12 Principal Put Google Classroom to Work

The Next Wave of Edtech Will Be Very, Very Big — and Global

Blending in Technology Boosts K–12 Instruction

FAQ 5: What to Ask Before Starting Your Classroom Redesign

Is it Time for a Social Media Awareness Class?

K–12 Education’s Top Tech Hurdles to Innovation

Crunch the Numbers—EdTech Data You Can Use Right Now

10+ Plugged and Unplugged Coding Activities for Hour of Code!

Q&A: Kim Buryanek on Bringing Digital Equity into Classrooms

Augmented Reality Lessons You Can Use Now

Project-Based Learning Engages K–12 Students with Real-World Challenges

Edtech and preK-8 Literacy: A Template to Help with Deeper, Intentional Integration

Keep Accessibility in Mind for Modern Learning Environments

3 Ways to Stress Less in Today’s Classroom

Artificial Intelligence, Authentic Impact: How Educational AI is Making the Grade

Why K–12 Students Need to Be Taught to Guard Their Data Online

Document Learning in a Digital Portfolio

Next-Gen Voice and Presence Technology Keep K–12 Districts Safer

K–12 Leaders Get Creative to Make the Case for Network Upgrades

Discovery Education Acquires Mystery Science in $140 Million Deal

How K–12 Schools Should Define and Act on Digital Learning

Digital Literacy Programs Prepare Students for a Tech-Enabled Future

How K–12 Schools Can Create Flexible Seating in the Classroom

Screencast Tools to Demonstrate Student Learning

10+ Plugged and Unplugged Coding Activities for Hour of Code!

Sphero, LittleBits and Other Robots Bring Technology to Life

E–Rate Updates Free Up Resources for New Classroom Technology Projects

4 Ways for K–12 Administrators to Master Google Classroom

Make This the Year That You Take On Ambitious IT Projects in Your School

Balancing Act: Cybersecurity in the Connected Classroom

Tips and Tools to Support Students in Publishing Their Own Digital Storybooks

How to Redesign the K–12 Media Center

Today's CTE Investments Help Boost Students' Success

Technology Underscores the Promise of a New School Year

Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams for Education: Find the Blended Learning Tool that Works Best

Tips and Tools to Support Students in Publishing Their Own Digital Storybooks

Esports Clubs Expand Learning Opportunities for K–12 Players

4 Ways to Get a K–12 Student Help Desk Going

WeWork to Shutter Its Private Elementary School After Current School Year

The Thinking and Creativity That Goes Into Game Design

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