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How one city closed the digital divide for nearly all its students

The Hechinger Report

We have this huge digital divide that’s making it hard for [students] to get their education,” she said. David Silver, the director of education for the mayor’s office, said people talked about the digital divide, but there had never been enough energy to tackle it. Credit: Javeria Salman/ The Hechinger Report. “We

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eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 11 inspiring educators

eSchool News

Read about the three 2023 winners here. Cleveland’s advocacy and perseverance extended beyond mental health services as she oversaw the district-wide launch of Hazel’s at-home physical health services, where students can meet with a medical provider virtually from the comfort of their own homes at no cost, regardless of insurance status.

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Addressing the Digital Access Gap: One District’s Success

edWeb.net

CCISD has been striving to bring its vision of digital equity to life through a broad approach to meet all student needs, including devices, curriculum integration, and processes and systems to access and effectively use technology easily. CCISD serves as a model for other nationwide communities seeking to narrow the digital divide.

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Final Schedule Published - Library 2.0 Mini-Conference on "Urban Librarianship: Embracing Challenges and Opportunities"

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

In April 2021, members voted Lessa 2022-2023 President of the American Library Association. Houston Public Library aggressively promotes its vast resources through strong advocacy, high visibility, exemplary customer service, strong partnerships, and broad reaching community engagement.

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"Urban Librarianship: Embracing Challenges and Opportunities" - Miniconference Registration and Call for Proposals

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

In April 2021, members voted Lessa 2022-2023 President of the American Library Association. Houston Public Library aggressively promotes its vast resources through strong advocacy, high visibility, exemplary customer service, strong partnerships, and broad reaching community engagement.

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List of Sessions for Next Week's Conference - "Urban Librarianship: Embracing Challenges and Opportunities through Innovation, Leadership, and Best Practices"

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

In April 2021, members voted Lessa 2022-2023 President of the American Library Association. Houston Public Library aggressively promotes its vast resources through strong advocacy, high visibility, exemplary customer service, strong partnerships, and broad reaching community engagement.

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Announcing Library 2.0 Mini-Conference and Call for Proposals: "Urban Librarianship: Embracing Challenges and Opportunities through Innovation, Leadership, and Best Practices"

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

In April 2021, members voted Lessa 2022-2023 President of the American Library Association. Houston Public Library aggressively promotes its vast resources through strong advocacy, high visibility, exemplary customer service, strong partnerships, and broad reaching community engagement.