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States bet big on career education, but struggle to show it works

The Hechinger Report

Prospective CTE students and policymakers have no way of knowing. You can’t see that in most places,” said Daniel Kreisman, an economics professor at Georgia State University who helped launch an effort to inform CTE policymakers by compiling data and producing research. The rest keep school and work data separate.

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Coronavirus FAQ: Everything Schools and Companies Need and Want to Know

Edsurge

Most learning management platforms have built-in tools for students who need accommodations. If possible, teachers and professors should use multiple modes of conveying information (video, audio, text slides, etc.) For more information, Del Tufo recommends the universal design for learning research of Anne Meyer and David Rose.

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Profile of Asbury Park (NJ) Superintendent Sancha Gray

techlearning

Edtech programs that mirror video games were also brought in, building student confidence as learners won badges and advanced through the levels of the adaptive programs. We believe if we provide for our students—give them the tools that are necessary, give them access and opportunity—they will be successful and rise to the occasion.

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The Keys to Discussing Student Data Privacy

edWeb.net

Despite universal concerns about student data privacy, communicating school policies can quickly overwhelm school leaders. CoSN has stepped in with guidance for superintendents and principals to help them with several aspects of student data privacy, including best practices for informing the community.

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How Should We Approach the Ethical Considerations of AI in K-12 Education?

Edsurge

Tools like Turnitin that check for plagiarism, intelligent tutoring softwares like Khan Academy or iReady that automate or personalize instruction, and chatbots like Alexa that answer student questions are all vulnerable to algorithmic biases in development and inequitable outcomes in implementation.

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Hero Awards finalists: 18 schools and educators dedicated to learning

eSchool News

Ultimately, from Upchurch and the technology team to leadership districtwide, AISD knows how important technology is in today’s learning environment and wants every student to have the same opportunity to be successful. Nominee: Link Text Becky Alexander, Morris Elementary Nominated by: Istation.

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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 16 Edition)

Doug Levin

The pace of additions should be concerning to anyone who cares about personalized learning and/or student data privacy. Tagged on: April 19, 2017 Are Higher Education Information Systems Inherently Insecure? Tagged on: April 18, 2017 He’s got access to your students’ info and is trying to decide what to do.

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