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OPINION: Banning legacy admissions will deliver another blow to the children of Black alumni

The Hechinger Report

Eleven percent of the class of 2027 are legacies; the numbers were 12 percent for the class of 2026 and 14 percent for the class of 2025. The overall acceptance rate for the class of 2027 was 4.35 percent , the lowest in recent history. Yale had 602 Black undergraduates on campus last fall, making up 8.8 It’s a worthy goal.

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K–12 Teachers Use Virtual and Augmented Reality Platforms to Teach Coding

EdTech Magazine

Since 1990, jobs in science, technology, engineering and math have grown by 79 percent , and are expected to grow an additional 13 percent by 2027 , according to a 2018 Pew Research Center survey. . Coding skills are in high demand and will soon become a necessary skill for nearly all industries.

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Utah State Board of Education Approves 95 Percent Group Resources as Evidence-Informed, Recommended Supplemental Programs for Grades K-5

eSchool News

Its goal is to get 70 percent of Utah third graders reading at grade level by 2027. There are multiple studies that demonstrate its effectiveness. We design rigorous research studies, multifaceted data analytic reporting, and dynamic content to disseminate insights. Visit www.LXDResearch.com.

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How eBook Reader Devices are Changing the Publishing Industry

Kitaboo on EdTech

This is evident from the fact that the eBook market is expected to grow by 2.00% from 2023 to 2027, reaching a market volume of US $15.33 billion by 2027, according to Statista. The publishing industry is undergoing a major change as more and more readers prefer eBooks over printed books.

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OPINION: The pandemic wiped out decades of progress for preschoolers. It’s time to get them back on track

The Hechinger Report

Related: Tulsa study offers more evidence of pre-K’s benefits into adulthood As a nation struggling to get our financial house in order, universal preschool is the kind of investment we need. But at the federal level budget cuts seem more likely than increases to fund universal preschool.

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Engaging eBooks: Videos, Audio, and Customizable Fonts

Kitaboo on EdTech

According to a study, global eBook revenue is projected to increase by 1.1 Studies have demonstrated that customizable fonts play a vital role in improving reading speed and comprehension, especially for individuals with visual impairments or specific preferences. Stories become immersive journeys thanks to this fusion of media.

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Canceled classes, sweltering classrooms: How extreme heat impairs learning

The Hechinger Report

Studies by economists Jisung Park of the University of Pennsylvania and Joshua Goodman of Boston University, among others, show that without air conditioning, a 1 degree Fahrenheit increase in temperature reduces a student’s learning by 1 percent. Related: Climate change is sabotaging education for America’s students.

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