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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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How Augmented Reality Helps Teachers Reach More Students

Edsurge

The use of AR can make learning more accessible while increasing the engagement of all students. AR can also create digital overlays on printed textbooks, allowing students to access additional content, such as videos or animations, with their mobile devices. You can just use your phone or any mobile device.”

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Verizon launches free trainings and tools to help educators navigate digital instruction

eSchool News

Educators across the nation can now access Teacher Training Pathways , a free platform offering courses aligned to micro-credentials on remote and hybrid learning, instructional technology coaching and more. Applications are now being accepted by Digital Promise from districts with Title I schools across the nation.

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Action for Healthy Kids to Implement Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative

eSchool News

“Action for Healthy Kids is excited to partner with USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service and school districts to lift up and support innovative school nutrition practices that ensure that our nation’s students have access to nutritious meals,” said Rob Bisceglie, CEO of Action for Healthy Kids. Every child deserves access to nutritious meals.

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What the World Can Teach the US About Education Technology

Edsurge

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. Extending access to education technology beyond schools is also key. percent) still bests the U.S.

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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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A Great Way To Use Tech To Help Teachers Meaningfully Engage With Families

EdTech4Beginners

Taking on accessible technology. Many low-income families do not have access to computers or WiFi at home, so they can’t view school information that is emailed or posted to websites and parent portals. However, most families do own a mobile phone with an unlimited texting plan. Use of parents’ home languages.

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