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How Role Models May Inspire Exploration of Computer Science Pathways

Edsurge

Student interest in computer science far exceeds access to computer science education, especially among historically underserved populations. Findings from a recent Gallup survey note that student interest in computer science far exceeds access to computer science education, especially among historically underserved populations.

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Where education systems stumble, grassroots groups step in to raise success rates

The Hechinger Report

Mobile’s two public community colleges had very low graduation rates, and those students who transferred to the local public university lost many of their credits. MOBILE, Ala. Among the companies that took Mobile up on its offer were the European aircraft manufacturer Airbus and the Norwegian engineering company Aker Solutions.

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Colleges sign on for a 15-step program to “erase equity gaps” in completion

The Hechinger Report

These efforts are two of the 15 recommendations in a project called the Moon Shot for Equity, a plan that seeks to eliminate college graduation equity gaps by 2030. The Moon Shot program is specifically designed to close gaps for Black, Latino, Native American, first generation and other historically underserved students by 2030.

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What the World Can Teach the US About Education Technology

Edsurge

Governments, educators, advocacy groups and companies large and small need to work better together. Long-term planning and investment in infrastructure for widespread and improved access to the internet and mobile devices is critical. Chile has more mobile cellular subscriptions (127 per 100 people) than the U.S.

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10 Ways Interactive Touch Screen Displays Improve Education

ViewSonic Education

Break into work groups to learn about different aspects of a topic, then teach the rest of the class. And share their inquiry via screencasting to spark group discussion. By 2030, 30 to 40 percent of jobs will require strong social-emotional skills. Have a process to demonstrate? Work out equations as a team.

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Doctors prescribe more Big Bird, less brainless “screen time” for young kids

The Hechinger Report

Peg+Cat and other PBS shows, not to mention decades of studies of Sesame Street, show that young kids actually learn more than peers who do not have access to these research-based educational programs, especially when adults are also engaged around the media. New experiments on The Adventures of SuperWhy !,

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Home visiting in high school: Trying an intervention for toddlers on teenagers

The Hechinger Report

Each time a door opens, cigarette smoke drifts in from the mobile home his family shares next door. West Virginia unveiled a campaign this year for 60 percent of adults ages 25 to 64 to have earned a degree or certificate by 2030. The bed dominates the room, and a crooked “home sweet home” plaque hangs on the wall.

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