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Online learning can help schools retain students

eSchool News

An analysis by the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools found that charter school enrollment increased by more than 7 percent from fall 2019 to fall 2020 as families found other alternatives for their children’s education. Whatever their motivation, it’s clear they felt their local school system wasn’t aptly meeting their needs.

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Information Sharing at the 2019 Nonprofit Technology Conference

Digital Promise

I relish the opportunity for an in-person meeting or training to connect with colleagues and partners. How ideas from the Nonprofit Technology Conference can positively impact adult learning and workforce development initiatives. Multi-directional Learning. Creating Engaging Online Learning Experiences.

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The role of the LMS in enhancing the education experience

Neo LMS

Education technology has emerged during this period as an indispensable tool for many schools, enabling students to not only continue their education but thrive with the additional flexibility and personalized support that many online learning platforms provide. billion – from 2019 to 2020. billion – from 2019 to 2020.

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MIND Blog Rewind: October 2019

MIND Research Institute

Here is a recap of important news, content, and resources coming out of MIND and our community for October 2019. Online learning for children is here to stay, and it's no secret that our students need supportive adults in their lives who can challenge, mentor, and push them to meet and exceed their potential.

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Kids’ Media Use Is Up. Blame the Pandemic — And TikTok.

Edsurge

According to Common Sense, between 2015 and 2019, screen use among teenagers (ages 13 to 18) increased by 11 percent. Enter the pandemic, which led to canceled club meetings and sporting events, online learning and restricted socialization. TikTok wasn’t as big a platform in 2019, and it wasn’t even a thing in 2015.”

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Here’s why edtech is enhancing the education experience

eSchool News

Education technology has emerged during this period as an indispensable tool for many schools, enabling students to not only continue their education, but thrive with the additional flexibility and personalized support that many online learning platforms provide. billion–from 2019 to 2020. billion–from 2019 to 2020.

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How virtual schools will lead the ‘next normal’

eSchool News

One of them is education–specifically online learning and virtual schools. Online learning is growing rapidly and is well-positioned to be the next big thing in education. billion in 2019. For some industries, 2020 was a boon to business. The global edtech market is expected to reach $285.2

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