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Are Schools and Edtech Companies Ready for the Digital Accessibility Deadline?

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They have to learn just like other students, but they can also have to deal with assignments they can’t access and other digital hurdles. Department of Justice published its final rule for web and mobile accessibility. The update is meant to expand access by spelling out specific technical standards government entities must follow.

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Many Lack Access to Quality Early Education. Home Visiting Programs Are Bringing it to More Families.

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The model — and others like it — has provided a lifeline for families, especially those for whom access to quality early education is scarce or out of reach financially. The federal investment in the MIECHV program is set to double from $400 million to $800 million annually, by 2027. Valencia, who came to the U.S. In the U.S.,

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If Smart Glasses Are Coming, What Will That Mean for Classrooms?

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The Orion glasses that Zuckerberg previewed last week are not ready for prime time — in fact the Meta CEO said they won’t be released to the general public until 2027. And recent advances in AI mean that newer models can serve as a talking version of a chatbot that users can access when they’re away from their computer or smartphone.

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Ultimate Guide to DRM Software for eBook Protection

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Online content mediums, such as eBooks, have become popular and are projected to cater to more than a billion users by 2027. On the market front, the eBook industry is expected to generate more than $15 billion by 2027. Licensing: DRM software helps manage access to digital content. Table of Contents: I. What is DRM Software?

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Climate Change Took a Heavy Toll on the U.S. Last Year. What’s the Cost to Education?

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“I hope that it doesn't take until 2027 for education to be like, ‘We need to start thinking about climate change,’” Davis says, “because what will happen is those [schools] that have resources and access will already be prepared with electric vehicles, with solar panels.

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Evidence Shows That Home Visits Support Children and Families. Here’s What to Know.

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While home visits are proven to lead to positive outcomes for children and families, only some have access to these programs, due to lack of funding. To access those federal funds, states must work with one of the 24 home visiting programs that have met HHS criteria for evidence of effectiveness.

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CASE Once Again Endorses Classworks® Special Education Platform

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This month, CASE re-endorsed Classworks as a top-tier special education resource through 2027. CASE has recognized Classworks as a tool that “successfully addresses the inherent challenges of special education,” since 2010. Every three years, the platform undergoes a rigorous evaluation by the CASE Executive Committee.