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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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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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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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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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The Pandemic Will Leave More Students Unprepared For College. Developmental Education Must Help.

Edsurge

Educators and legislators must remember that the key to closing the poverty gap in this country and alleviating citizen need for social services is educational attainment , which opens the door to social and economic mobility through employment. Two areas for sure: poverty and inequitable academic achievement.

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How China is Trying to Outpace the World in AI

Evelyn Learning

It is why only wealthy countries can afford to bring AI into their systems, which can potentially widen the gap between richer and poorer countries. The use of artificial intelligence to make learning more accessible, engaging, and advanced is our personal favorite. The VR sets, merge cubes, augmented reality mobile apps, etc.,

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10 Ways Interactive Touch Screen Displays Improve Education

ViewSonic Education

By 2030, 30 to 40 percent of jobs will require strong social-emotional skills. Students with mobility challenges may not be able to participate at a wall-mounted display. An ADA-compliant lift with robust functionality adds accessibility. More options maximize access for more students. Easy to Implement.

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