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Understanding the legal implications of using web filters in K-12 schools

Hapara

What are CIPA guidelines for filtering? Under CIPA, public schools are required to follow guidelines to prevent minors from viewing harmful content online. Content deemed inappropriate in CIPA guidelines are obscenity, child pornography and content harmful to minors. Schools and districts are expected to fill in the rest.

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Educator Micro-credentials Policy Map Provides an Update of State and District Use of Micro-credentials

Digital Promise

State-Level Policy and/or Guidelines : Policies supporting micro-credentials are in place at a state-wide level through legislation or the state’s Department of Education. States are continuing to develop policies and guidelines to support districts looking to leverage micro-credentials for professional learning.

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New Cohort Opportunity for Designing Powerful Learning Experiences

Digital Promise

These challenges range from new safety considerations, like following COVID-19 guidelines in makerspaces, to issues of access such as equitably creating projects with little to no required materials or tools. Applications are due January 8, 2021. Apply for the Maker Learning @ Home Cohort!

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Universal Design for Learning: What Educators Need to Know

Waterford

Then, discover a few practical ways that you can use Universal Design for Learning guidelines in your classroom—along with some examples to get you started. By implementing UDL guidelines, you can both recognize and reduce any barriers that your students are facing.[2]. Sources : UDL Guidelines. February 18, 2021.

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Understand and Address Absenteeism with These Strategies

edWeb.net

million students chronically absent during the 2021-2022 academic year—a significant increase from pre-pandemic levels—the discussion focused on reversing this trend. She underscored the importance of Tier 1 prevention, emphasizing communication, clear guidelines, and fostering positive relationships.

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Summer camp 2021: More anxiety, more learning, more hugs — same fun

The Hechinger Report

Federal guidelines also required school districts to use at least $21 billion in aid to fund initiatives meant to blunt the pandemic’s impact on learning. The post Summer camp 2021: More anxiety, more learning, more hugs — same fun appeared first on The Hechinger Report. billion specifically for evidence-based summer enrichment.

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What School Leaders Need to Know About Funding in Tough Budget Times

EdTech Magazine

million to comply with recommended health and safety guidelines in 2020-2021, according to estimates from the School Superintendents Association (AASA) and the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO). An average-sized district of 3,659 students will have to spend nearly $1.8