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Ensuring Equity for English Learners (ELs)

Catlin Tucker

Therefore, it is essential to assess their language abilities and design instruction that meets their needs. ELs deserve access to the same content and curriculum as their peers. This ensures they are exposed to grade-level academic content while developing their English language skills.

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3 Things Educators and Edtech Suppliers Need to Talk About

Edsurge

Collaboration and open dialogue are key as we navigate this terrain, ensuring innovation meets the needs of today's educational institutions. Is it accessible to all learners? Before acquiring a new edtech system, tool or app, technology leaders need to consider privacy and security concerns. Does it align with the curriculum?

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Empowering girls with STEM education to build tomorrow’s tech industry

eSchool News

Combatting this challenge relies on revitalizing the passion for STEM learning in young students, especially females, as the future of the workforce hinges on the next generation’s ability to meet the technological needs of tomorrow.

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How to Make Standards Mastery Accessible to All

N2Y

Before many states adopted extended (accessible) educational standards for students with unique needs, we began developing differentiated materials to provide students with the ability to learn skills, demonstrate knowledge and raise the bar for educational expectations. Differentiation to ensure access and compliance.

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Pre-K may boost math scores even eight years later

The Hechinger Report

It’s not about intellect or capacity, it’s just about access. These little scholars [got] access to a really enriched vocabulary environment and early exposure to math skills.”. These little scholars [got] access to a really enriched vocabulary environment and early exposure to math skills.”.

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Understanding concepts: What is digital citizenship?

Hapara

At the same time, schools need to respect learners by providing equitable access to devices and the internet. Digital access Digital etiquette Digital law Examples: Even if your school provides 1:1 devices, learners may not be able to work online if they’re at home. Have you seen a learner take out their phone during class?

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Arizona’s Apache Junction Unified School District Supports Innovative Teaching and Learning with New EdTech Resources 

eSchool News

In this new phase of partnership, teachers and students in grades K-12 will receive access to a dynamic new digital resource that brings science instruction to life in ways that ignite student curiosity about the natural world and drive deeper engagement in learning. All AJUSD educators also enjoy access to the Discovery Educator Network.

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