eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2023

“Representation matters, and many students of color simply don’t see themselves in most traditional classroom texts. This collection helps address this issue and supports teachers in creating inclusive classrooms where stories are discussed and embraced and where students learn about each other’s culture and heritage.

Instructional Materials 96

Instructional Materials Advocacy Professional Learning Libraries 96

Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2022

Bringing together more than 100 organizations across the fields of disability advocacy, special education, civil rights and K-12 nonprofits, the Educating All Learners Alliance (EALA) is one such network formed to ensure equity and support for students with disabilities and learning differences across education environments. percent to 22.5

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UDL EdTech Student Engagement Advocacy 164

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

We’ve had families who just needed some layer of support or to continue to access their education, and the online environment provided immediate response to that,” shared Mr. Hatcher. In fall 2019, Michelle became the Content Lead for CRCSD’s 32 school libraries. Her advocacy resulted in $1.5

Edmentum 97

Edmentum Education Libraries Advocacy 97

eSchool News

JULY 4, 2017

Rural communities’ broadband internet access has become a key part of President Donald Trump’s $1 trillion infrastructure proposal, which would promote high-speed internet access across rural America, including schools, classrooms and libraries.

Broadband 60

Broadband Accessibility Advocacy Libraries 60

edWeb.net

APRIL 23, 2020

Every two or three years, state and federal laws regarding accessibility in education change. However, the goal is always the same: making sure that every student, at every level (classroom, building, district), has access to the resources they need to meet their learning goals. Highlights.

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Accessibility Digital Badges Elementary BYOD 55

NeverEndingSearch

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

While she learned to navigate and understand the value of her library’s network of databases, she knows that many kids don’t even know what a database is. She recognizes the library as a safe space for the individual and as an important space that creates community. See video at 28:40.) I am standing here in privilege.

Resources 106

Resources Libraries Advocacy Accessibility 106

NeverEndingSearch

JUNE 19, 2020

Pen Argyl school libraries are where you find the pulse of the schools. Eliminating school library programs and certified school librarian positions deprive students of rich learning opportunities, jeopardize academic and reading achievement, and perpetuate educational inequities. What do we know? Take advantage of their expertise.

Libraries 118

Libraries Elementary Future Ready Advocacy 118

The Hechinger Report

MAY 21, 2020

In October I shared the news that the classroom connectivity gap in U.S. More than 99 percent of schools nationwide have access to speedy and reliable internet, making online learning an option for their students. Now, the most important connectivity statistic is that more than 9 million students do not have internet access at home.

Advocacy 132

Advocacy Policies Accessibility Laptops 132

edWeb.net

APRIL 22, 2019

While the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was last reauthorized in 2004, with amendments in 2015, and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) were updated back in 2008, the demand for accessibility and equality in education continues to grow. Step 4: Conduct regular accessibility audits.

Accessibility 40

Accessibility PowerMyLearning Guidelines Policies 40

Iterating Toward Openness

AUGUST 31, 2022

Leveraging the “No Significant Difference” Effect for OER Advocacy. Implications of the access hypothesis : Why do most comparisons of OER to traditional materials fail to find a positive effect of OER? They had an important role to play in OER advocacy. call this “the access hypothesis.”

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OER Outcomes Comparison Study 147

NeverEndingSearch

JULY 21, 2021

For example, one of the things that we learned was that the majority of Hispanic school districts are twice as likely not to have school libraries as the majority non-Hispanic districts. Districts are also eliminating library clericals and paraprofessionals at alarming rates. Let’s put her in the library.

Study 99

Study Libraries E-rate Data 99

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

In each of these examples, ingenuity, creativity and initiative were exercised outside of the formal context of the classroom. Pedagogy of Remote Learning Remote learning should not be viewed as a virtual recreation of the in-person classroom. And another was responsible for cooking three days a week for a seven-person household.

Learning 184

Learning Advocacy System Assessment 184

MindShift

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Some have publicly proclaimed the steps they will take to create anti-racist schools , including diversifying classroom and library bookshelves. That task may be easier than ever, thanks to six years of advocacy by the We Need Diverse Books campaign. Evaluate older books that are already in your classroom.

Classroom 69

Classroom Libraries Groups Industry 69

Graphite Blog

JANUARY 10, 2020

Each of us -- teachers and students alike -- enter classrooms from different perspectives and points of view. Challenging or Difficult Conversations Controversial and difficult conversations are unavoidable in classrooms, especially those grappling with important cultural, social, and political issues.

Resources 98

Resources Classroom Video Strategy 98

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Our first Webinar in a special Library 2.0 Christie Kaaland , author of Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Recovery in School Libraries: Creating a Safe Haven, and then from Shauna Burkeen , the librarian at Marshall County High School who experienced a school shooting this past January with 52 students in the library.

Libraries 28

Libraries Advocacy Training Accessibility 28

Edsurge

APRIL 4, 2019

After seven years of coordinated efforts to improve internet access in schools, thereby laying the foundation for digital learning to take root and expand in U.S. classrooms, the nonprofit is preparing to shut down. can access digital learning in their classrooms (with 2 million to go).

Broadband 108

Broadband E-rate Advocacy Industry 108

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 24, 2022

” Every single student should have access to an educator who can integrate technology into the lessons, and every teacher should have the support of administrators who understand how technology can enhance the learning process. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources.

Professional Learning 76

Professional Learning Technology Learning BYOD 76

Edsurge

AUGUST 12, 2022

This week, the Aspen Institute announced its 2022 Ascend fellows, a cohort of 22 individuals hailing from a range of disciplines including medicine, research, entrepreneurship, government and policy, and nonprofit leadership and advocacy. How much classroom time is lost? It’s the type of question Deana Around Him considers in her work.

Advocacy 149

Advocacy Meeting Policies Course 149

edWeb.net

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Critical guidelines that can lead to successful and sustainable professional learning include specific content areas focus, opportunities for teachers to engage in hands-on learning, and professional learning experiences connected daily with classrooms. About the Host.

Professional Learning 98

Professional Learning Technology Learning Lenovo 98

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 23, 2019

But EducationSuperHighway did it this week, announcing that the classroom internet connectivity gap is effectively closed – one year ahead of schedule, no less. And Marwell wants all of them to experience the types of teaching and learning high-speed internet access facilitates. Mississippi Learning. It was a well-timed initiative.

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E-rate Digital Divide Classroom Laptops 48

edWeb.net

AUGUST 18, 2022

So, the superintendents are asking students and staff to share their stories and explain what’s actually happening in their classrooms. Digital equity is essential: Whether it’s bouncing signals off water towers or building new connections, schools need to make sure that every student has the same access at home and school.

BYOD 74

BYOD Advocacy Professional Learning System 74

Edsurge

MARCH 10, 2023

It’s an undertaking from the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), a philanthropy that supports HBCUs through scholarships to students, grants to higher ed institutions and advocacy for educating African Americans. Classroom engagement and participation is probably the only key to making online courses more engaging.”

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Education Course Blackboard System 157

edWeb.net

AUGUST 19, 2021

Every year, CoSN awards a school district with the Community Leadership Award for Digital Equity to encourage and recognize those districts that are working to eliminate inequities and narrow the digital access gap. She plans to continue impacting students’ lives through advocacy and consultancy.

Advocacy 84

Advocacy BYOD Accessibility Strategy 84

Edsurge

JULY 2, 2018

With high poverty rates, overcrowded classrooms and fears over Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials, she says many parents are just trying to survive. But that hasn’t stopped Diaz from advocating for parents like her to have better access to and understanding of school data. Data] is sometimes bringing us down, unfortunately.”

Libraries 91

Libraries Data Learning iPhone 91

Edsurge

OCTOBER 5, 2020

and since learning inside was deemed dubious at best, the classroom was moved outdoors, where group gatherings were considered safe. Library of Congress ) The photos, shot in black and white, are from the early 20th century, and the disease in question was tuberculosis. Maybe they have one classroom available outside but need 25.

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Learning Analysis Assessment Groups 218

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 20, 2017

Traci Chun, a teacher-librarian at Skyview High School in Vancouver, Washington, and junior Ulises Santillano Tlaseca troubleshoot a 3D printing job in the library’s maker space. When my library is quiet, that’s a red flag,” said Chun. based education advocacy group. “It Photo: Kelsey Aske.

Future Ready 110

Future Ready Libraries Software Advocacy 110

edWeb.net

MARCH 21, 2022

The data should also be readily available for analysis, both for classroom instruction and district resource allocation, while being kept secure from inappropriate access. CoSN provides thought leadership resources, community, best practices and advocacy tools to help leaders succeed in the digital transformation.

Technology 70

Technology Analysis Software BYOD 70

edWeb.net

MARCH 11, 2020

The goal of digital equity is to ensure that all students have access to devices, high-speed internet, and opportunities to learn both in school and out. One of the struggles in Wisconsin is digital learning days, where students with limited or no access to WIFI at home cannot access their education.

Edcamps 53

Edcamps Accessibility Advocacy Mobility 53

edWeb.net

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Next, the speakers have used technology to make social-emotional learning easier to access. And because the lessons are online, students can access their lessons outside of the classroom, giving them flexibility in how they choose to learn. They can also use the same technology to communicate progress to their communities.

Technology 88

Technology BYOD Learning Advocacy 88

Discovery Education

MAY 10, 2022

Students can join Fishtronaut, Marina, and Zeek as they solve various cases about STEM while demonstrating the importance of local advocacy to create change. New Quiz Library! Did you hear we recently launched a library of pre-made quizzes for you to use with students? Learn More. Learn More. -->. Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation.

STEM 59

STEM Libraries Resources Advocacy 59

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2022

After schools went remote in 2020, Jessica Ramos spent hours that spring and summer sitting on a bench in front of her local Oakland Public Library branch in the vibrant and diverse Dimond District. You don’t have a computer, you don’t have internet, you can’t even access distance learning,” Silver said. OAKLAND, Calif.

Digital Divide 109

Digital Divide Broadband Chromebook Survey 109

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 16, 2013

Please join us for the third annual global conversation about the future of libraries: October 18-19, 2013, [link]. join the Library 2.0 The conference is once again being held entirely online around the clock in multiple languages and time zones. To be kept informed of the latest conference news and updates, please ?join

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Libraries Conference MOOC E-rate 51

techlearning

JUNE 24, 2018

Chicago, June 24, 2018 – Impero Software, a leading provider of classroom management, network and online safety software to schools today announced the latest version of its award-winning product, Impero Education Pro V7. It partnered with advocacy organizations to produce white papers at the 2017 and 2016 Digital Citizenship Summits.

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Software Digital Citizenship Handbook BYOD 40

edWeb.net

JULY 22, 2019

All students need to have the same access to WiFi, and thus the ability to use the device, whether they are at school or not. Equitable access should be a part of a larger discussion about how the schools are serving their students’ needs. For instance, one barrier to access was library cards.

Libraries 41

Libraries Elementary Accessibility BYOD 41

edWeb.net

AUGUST 3, 2021

Rural communities have unique challenges, ranging from poverty and vast travel distances to a lack of affordable internet access. These rural districts face the four significant challenges: broadband access, funding, people, and understanding the “why.” Challenges.

Broadband 97

Broadband E-rate BYOD Accessibility 97

techlearning

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Impero, a leading provider of classroom management, network management and online safety software to schools, showcased the newest version of Education Pro (v6.3) It also provides classroom management and anonymous reporting features, as well as tools to help schools and IT departments manage multiple devices. Impero Education Pro v6.3

Digital Citizenship 40

Digital Citizenship Handbook Software Advocacy 40

edWeb.net

MAY 19, 2020

The current crisis has highlighted the disparity between students with and without equitable access to technology, especially in rural schools. One of the first challenges rural districts face is broadband access. Normally, many rural districts work with local libraries and businesses to provide students with WiFi hotspots.

BYOD 54

BYOD Broadband EdTech Elementary 54