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Clear Hurdles to Foster True Innovation in K–12 Schools

EdTech Magazine

Essentially, the introduction of technology alone is not innovation. . Without planning, strategy, educator training and support , among other things, the marriage of education and technology won’t work. . I contributed to the upcoming 2020 report. . investment in educational technology.

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Clear Hurdles to Foster True Innovation in K–12 Schools

EdTech Magazine

Essentially, the introduction of technology alone is not innovation. . Without planning, strategy, educator training and support , among other things, the marriage of education and technology won’t work. . I contributed to the upcoming 2020 report. . investment in educational technology.

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Clear Hurdles to Foster True Innovation in K–12 Schools

EdTech Magazine

Essentially, the introduction of technology alone is not innovation. . Without planning, strategy, educator training and support , among other things, the marriage of education and technology won’t work. . I contributed to the upcoming 2020 report. . investment in educational technology.

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Communicating Through Change: How a CA District Is Supporting Families in the Year Ahead

Edsurge

parents and guardians from Learning Heroes , a nonprofit focused on helping families support their children, found parents are now, more than ever, activated to support their learners. Eighty-four percent said they felt “very” or “completely” prepared to support their child with doing schoolwork at home.

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School support staffers stuck earning poverty level wages

The Hechinger Report

In November 2021, she was relieved to hear her union was organizing a rally to demand higher wages for teacher’s aides (also known as paraprofessionals) and other support staff, such as secretaries, health techs, campus supervisors and information technology support workers. IT support requires extensive technical knowledge.

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Good News from Our Nation’s Capital

EdNews Daily

million in new funds from the Mayor’s Office in Fiscal Year 2020 to ensure a 3:1 device ratio in all grades and a 1:1 ratio for students in grades 3-12 over the next three years. ELI is a comprehensive three-year plan to close the digital divide and empower every learner through investment in technology? It includes $4.6

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64 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

eSchool News

Laura Fischer, VP, Learning Design & Content Development, Learning A-Z Looking ahead, I anticipate that in 2024 the generative AI training wheels will come off and propel adoption of this technology. This will necessitate a reevaluation of curricula, training methods, and the development of future-ready skills.

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