The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Colleges use the FAFSA to determine which grants and scholarships students are eligible for, but they won’t get that information until at least March, so award letters likely won’t go out until sometime in April. One such scholarship that typically has about 100 applications by mid-February, this year had 12, Young said.

Advocacy 92

Advocacy Meeting Data Trends 92

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Infrastructure and connectivity were also important, and the country was trying to find ways to connect schools and make sure that there were enough access points for all students. The program had three foundational components: access to technology, professional learning for teachers, and technical support.

Technology 82

Technology Common Core EdTech Trends 82

The Hechinger Report

JULY 18, 2023

Despite their rich history and Hall’s documentation of her heritage, Hall and her ancestors are not acknowledged by the United States government as a tribal nation. Native advocates said some students don’t have this kind of documentation even when they are enrolled in a recognized tribe.

Groups 84

Groups Accessibility Policies Advocacy 84

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 19, 2023

She studies how burdensome paperwork and processes often prevent poor people from accessing health benefits. In Atlanta, where Tameka lives, parents must present at least eight documents to enroll their children — twice as many as parents in New York City or Los Angeles. Slowly, she has tried to replace the missing documents.

Policies 79

Policies Online Learning Dropout Elementary 79

NeverEndingSearch

JULY 21, 2021

And the reason that it is so important to us, is because there is a lot of documentation that is not out there anywhere else. It’s a statistic that now we can put out there because we have documented evidence. It was never documented. Now we have documented evidence that that’s not exactly true.

Study 99

Study Libraries E-rate Data 99

Iterating Toward Openness

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

UNESCO’s canonical definition of OER does not require “free public access” to a resource for that resource to be an OER, as some have tried to argue it should. This is wonderful news in light of recent attempts to stuff a free public access requirement into OER definitions. (I emphasis added).

OER 121

OER Advocacy Resources Accessibility 121

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 22, 2022

Keygan Miller, advocacy manager at The Trevor Project, a nonprofit focused on suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth, said that a therapist doesn’t have to identify as queer or trans to help a student who does. Black students.

Advocacy 99

Advocacy Groups Report Policies 99

Edsurge

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Who has access to it? But now, with entire school systems using technology as a means to access learning, those questions are growing in volume and urgency. But that might be different, she said, if she were empowered with information by her children’s teachers and school leaders. “I How is that data being used?

Student Data Privacy 140

Student Data Privacy Data Survey Advocacy 140

eSchool News

OCTOBER 26, 2017

The task is equally daunting for registrars, who are holed up for days sorting, reviewing, and rerouting various documents. Tech-friendly districts understand the impact of a positive first impression on job satisfaction, advocacy, and retention. Not anymore. Show your new hires why they made the right decision.

Advocacy 74

Advocacy Software Training Accessibility 74

Shake Up Learning

JULY 5, 2022

Rather than thinking that students who have documented accommodations should be the only ones to utilize technology resources, allow all students to have the option. People utilize different means for gathering information all the time, sometimes people prefer to read information, and sometimes people prefer to listen.

Assistive Technology 99

Assistive Technology Learning Strategy Resources 99

Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2017

The document notes gaps in privacy laws surrounding the use of one-to-one notebooks, which allows school officials to access computers without notice or consent from students or parents. In an interview with EdSurge, ACLU’s Advocacy and Policy Counsel, Chad A.

Social Media 96

Social Media Student Data Privacy Facebook Data 96

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 25, 2021

This document spells out what services and accommodations students with disabilities must get from their school districts. Taylor School District officials said they could not discuss student information without authorization. Selene Almazan, legal director of the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates. But my kid matters, too.

Pearson 145

Pearson Education Learning Report 145

NeverEndingSearch

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

Our students are granted the opportunity to flourish with access to knowledge, resources, the world of literature and the creation of school community. Approximately 50 schools have libraries with catalog systems, and all schools have a subscription to PA Power Library, which makes libraries virtually accessible to all schools.

Resources 106

Resources Libraries Advocacy Accessibility 106

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 29, 2021

Libraries are increasingly addressing challenges associated with digital equity, access, and inclusion, as well as issues of security and privacy. For many years, community members have looked to public libraries to provide baseline, public, computer and internet access. This is a free event, being held live online and also recorded.

Libraries 48

Libraries Conference Broadband Digital Divide 48

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Libraries are increasingly addressing challenges associated with digital equity, access, and inclusion, as well as issues of security and privacy. For many years, community members have looked to public libraries to provide baseline, public, computer and internet access. Everyone is invited to participate in our Library 2.0

Libraries 50

Libraries Conference Broadband Digital Divide 50

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Libraries are increasingly addressing challenges associated with digital equity, access, and inclusion, as well as issues of security and privacy. For many years, community members have looked to public libraries to provide baseline, public, computer and internet access. Everyone is invited to participate in our Library 2.0

Libraries 45

Libraries Conference Broadband Digital Divide 45

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Libraries are increasingly addressing challenges associated with digital equity, access, and inclusion, as well as issues of security and privacy. For many years, community members have looked to public libraries to provide baseline, public, computer and internet access. Everyone is invited to participate in our Library 2.0

Libraries 48

Libraries Conference Broadband Digital Divide 48

NeverEndingSearch

JANUARY 14, 2020

While students in nearby largely suburban schools regularly engage in information-rich learning opportunities and access to a wide variety of high-quality resources, others do not. Deb Kachel, Co-Chair, Advocacy Committee, PSLA. This injustice to SDP students hampers their success in career, college, and life.

Libraries 52

Libraries Advocacy Resources Google 52

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 23, 2021

Libraries are increasingly addressing challenges associated with digital equity, access, and inclusion, as well as issues of security and privacy. For many years, community members have looked to public libraries to provide baseline, public, computer and internet access. This is a free event, being held live online and also recorded.

Libraries 48

Libraries Conference Broadband Digital Divide 48

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 6, 2021

Libraries are increasingly addressing challenges associated with digital equity, access, and inclusion, as well as issues of security and privacy. For many years, community members have looked to public libraries to provide baseline, public, computer and internet access. This is a free event, being held live online and also recorded.

Libraries 48

Libraries Conference Broadband Digital Divide 48

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: Current education trends point to personalization and accessibility Keeping up with current trends in education is essential for educators Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News In the dynamic landscape of K-12 education, several trends are shaping the way students learn and educators teach.

Trends 52

Trends Education Robotics Blended Learning 52

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Libraries are increasingly addressing challenges associated with digital equity, access, and inclusion, as well as issues of security and privacy. For many years, community members have looked to public libraries to provide baseline, public, computer and internet access. This is a free event, being held live online and also recorded.

Libraries 48

Libraries Conference Broadband Digital Divide 48

EdTechSandyK

APRIL 5, 2011

The following is a legislative action alert I received today from Jennifer Bergland and TCEA Advocacy. Attached is a document that highlights the benefits of HB 6. You can find out who your Representative is here : [link] state.tx.us/ You can find their contact information here : [link] tx.us/members/

Instructional Materials 61

Instructional Materials Advocacy Exercises Technology 61

The Hechinger Report

MAY 16, 2024

Listen to the whole series TRANSCRIPT Scroll to the end of this transcript to find out more about this topic, and for links to more information. They’ll take you to universities’ publicly required financial documents, which summarize these numbers pretty well. “College Uncovered” is made possible by Lumina Foundation.

Report 68

Report Advocacy System Company 68

The 21st Century Principal

JUNE 20, 2013

The EduCore ™ digital tool — This digital tool is a repository of evidence-based strategies, videos, and supporting documents that help educators transition to the Common Core State Standards. For more information about ASCD or ASCD membership, please visit www.ascd.org.

Resources 84

Resources Common Core Policies Advocacy 84

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 1, 2017

Candace Cortiella, the director of The Advocacy Institute. However, there is not much research on the life outcomes of students with disabilities who attain high school diplomas versus those who get alternative exit documents. The document simply says, “No grade.”. Julie and Matthew high-five during a home-school lesson.

Dropout 79

Dropout Advocacy Outcomes Report 79

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 16, 2024

Listen to the whole series TRANSCRIPT Scroll to the end of this transcript to find out more about this topic, and for links to more information. But the fact that it even exists, Kirk, proves there’s demand for this kind of information. I think what I would do is, frankly, look at a few sources of information.

Report 72

Report Trends Accessibility Advocacy 72

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

As schools and districts strive to meet their existing technology needs and prepare for the future, access to federal and state funding, along with other grants, is making a major difference in whether students engage in 21 st century learning or are left behind. Accessing the E-Rate and Matching State Funds. Sheryl Abshire, Ph.D.,

E-rate 43

E-rate EdTech Broadband Digital Divide 43

The Hechinger Report

JULY 7, 2019

Now, some school districts are pushing this job exploration into middle and even elementary school, convinced that helping students connect what they are learning to careers will not only deepen their engagement but also help them make more informed decisions about their educational paths. “In

Robotics 112

Robotics Elementary STEM Training 112

Fractus Learning

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

But I don’t see my advocacy as a zero-sum game. I see it as imperative for both genders to thrive, not just survive, in the global, knowledge-based, information/technology-driven world they’ll live and work in together as adults. Unfortunately, this lack of access usually leads to a lack of reading. So, What About Girls?

Advocacy 40

Advocacy Knowledge Base Accessibility Report 40

Edsurge

MAY 28, 2019

Institutions have access to more student data than ever before—but it's hard to really grasp what that means, since many of the digital tools that colleges use are from third parties or companies that keep their algorithms private. These days Short is a program director at the BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Association.

Data 132

Data Learning Advocacy System 132

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 3, 2022

However, for students transitioning from under-resourced high schools, and without self-advocacy skills, legal knowledge or access to medical resources and insurance, pursuing accommodations in college can be daunting, prolonged and expensive. This flaw in higher education is not obscure; it is codified into federal law.

Policies 69

Policies Accessibility Advocacy Secondary 69

Reading By Example

MAY 3, 2016

My previous two posts have described how schools can improve access for students of color and students living in poverty to follow their passions and have more voice in choice in their learning. The results, still being compiled, are very informative. Mistakes were and still are seen as part of the teaching and learning process.

Student Engagement 28

Student Engagement Assessment Survey STEM 28

Reading By Example

MAY 3, 2016

My previous two posts have described how schools can improve access for students of color and students living in poverty to follow their passions and have more voice in choice in their learning. The results, still being compiled, are very informative. Mistakes were and still are seen as part of the teaching and learning process.

Student Engagement 28

Student Engagement Assessment Survey STEM 28

edWeb.net

APRIL 23, 2022

You might need to rethink all of your family documents from teacher presentations to handbooks to explain how your district protects student information. CoSN provides thought leadership resources, community, best practices and advocacy tools to help leaders succeed in the digital transformation.

Student Data Privacy 91

Student Data Privacy Guidelines Data Handbook 91

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

After a phishing attack in 2019, the Atlanta Public Schools district hired a private firm to conduct security assessments of its networks to find blind spots and weaknesses, according to Olufemi “Femi” Aina, the district’s executive director of information technology.

E-rate 111

E-rate Advocacy Data Libraries 111

NeverEndingSearch

JUNE 19, 2020

Only when there is a trained and certified school librarian present are students taught essential inquiry and information literacy skills aligned to PA Core and Academic Standards, as outlined in the Pennsylvania Library Model Curriculum. Plans should be flexible and change fluidly as new data is provided. Lady Gaga is always right.

Libraries 118

Libraries Elementary Future Ready Academic Standards 118