The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 5, 2019

As a teacher, I do think we have to show grit and perseverance with kids and present learning in multiple ways. Tom: You know, I think one of the best ways in 2017 is to meet new people, and to really have good access to quality of text in front of us… is Twitter. Vicki: Oh, but you know, Tom… Teaching’s hard!

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How To Twitter Moodle Elementary 239

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 19, 2021

In other words, while distance learning may not be meeting all of English learners’ needs, we shouldn’t overestimate the effectiveness of the in-person instruction these children are presently missing — nor should we underestimate the value of the linguistic and cultural assets they gain from this additional time with their families.

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Education Digital Divide Advocacy Report 134

Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2019

In March, at ASCD Empower, which is a conference for educators with a focus on equity, she presented with Becca Mui, an education manager at GLSEN , an LGBTQ advocacy group focused on schools. A gender-neutral bathroom is a really critical bathroom that students should have access to. Why was that important to your family?

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Policies Advocacy Conference Survey 151

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

When it came to learning disabilities, experts relied heavily on the idea that for a learning disability to be present, reading performance had to fall short of IQ. During her first couple of years of elementary school “her nervous system was like a pressure cooker because she wasn’t being given appropriate help,” Chittenden said.

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Learning Study Report Elementary 145

The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 15, 2017

As a teacher, I do think we have to show grit and perseverance with kids and present learning in multiple ways. Tom: You know, I think one of the best ways in 2017 is to meet new people, and to really have good access to quality of text in front of us… is Twitter. Vicki: Oh, but you know, Tom… Teaching’s hard! Bio as submitted.

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Twitter Company Elementary Advocacy 264

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 19, 2023

After a few hours, the elementary school called: Come pick up your son, they told her. For some who have tried to return, a serious problem has presented itself. She studies how burdensome paperwork and processes often prevent poor people from accessing health benefits. He was no longer enrolled, they said.

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Policies Dropout Online Learning Elementary 82

eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2021

Today, Historical Jamestowne Island and Cox Business will present a virtual trip for King’s Grant Elementary School from Virginia Beach, VA. However, the site presented a unique challenge: how to modernize the visitor experience while preserving historical richness.

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Broadband Advocacy Video Elementary 55

MindShift

MAY 6, 2019

Before elementary school, the boy was diagnosed with autism, ADHD and anxiety, and in kindergarten he was placed in a small, self-contained class for kids with disabilities. Sign up for the Hechinger newsletter. NEW YORK — To Eva Santiago, her son’s education has always felt like an impossible dilemma.

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Advocacy Elementary Training Assessment 53

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 18, 2022

HAGEMEYER, JOAN NATURALE, DANICA ALEXANDER, AND MARTI GODDARD This event features presentations on Deaf history, community, and culture, and a discussion of best practices for services to the Deaf community. Select “Education” and that will allow you to access the site to “Submit Position Letter.” Registration is free.

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Libraries Advocacy Social Media Study 36

TeachThought - Learn better.

MAY 1, 2021

During my seven years of teaching at Raven Elementary in the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS), I saw a significant increase in the number of Hispanic students and ELL students, so I know the shortcomings of our system firsthand. The Mainstream Classroom Environment for ELL. She and her family spoke only Spanish.

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System Learning Advocacy Elementary 83

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

During the edWebinar, “ Leading for Equity: Academic Development Through an Equity Lens,” hosted by AASA, The Superintendents Association and AASA’s Leadership Network , the presenters talked about the important role social-emotional learning (SEL) plays in the process. About the Presenters. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST.

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Education Secondary Policies Professional Learning 64

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. When Kathleen Koerner, a counselor at A.

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Robotics Elementary STEM Training 112

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 20, 2017

based education advocacy group. “It For example, Tressa Norris, a library media specialist at Joppa View Elementary School, recently worked with second-graders on multimedia presentations about American symbols to bolster a unit about patriotism being taught by their classroom teacher. I go wherever teachers need me.”.

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Future Ready Libraries Software Advocacy 110

The Hechinger Report

JULY 1, 2016

. — This fall, students at Enterprise Attendance Center in the small city of Brookhaven may get to draw, paint and make crafts in an elementary art class — the first the school has had in 12 years. billion on elementary and secondary education. Access to technology is another funding-related struggle. “If

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Elementary Advocacy E-rate Accessibility 56

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

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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

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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

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Libraries Conference Broadband Digital Divide 48

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. Everyone is invited to participate in our Library 2.0

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Libraries Conference Broadband Digital Divide 48

edWeb.net

APRIL 14, 2021

To meet these goals, they start with the perspective of advocacy for all, especially BIPOC, high-poverty, LGBTQ, religious, and other populations within their schools. They’ve applied these questions to something seemingly insignificant like changing bus routes to more typical challenges like which students have access to which classes.

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Differentiated Instruction Professional Learning Meeting Advocacy 77

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Cleveland’s leadership and vision for equitable healthcare access have been instrumental in expanding access to healthcare services for students across the district. Cleveland relentlessly advocated for equitable access to Hazel’s mental health services in all district schools rather than limiting services to a small group.

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Education Advocacy EdTech Elementary 132

The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 14, 2018

Pam: I think that one of the things that particularly — in states like Virginia where the resources that localities have access to can be wildly different. Obstacles to Implementing the Vision in Virginia. We have districts that have all the resources in the world, and we have districts that are really challenged.

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Chromebook Study Company Assessment 194

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 15, 2020

A number of the speakers actually had wildfires raging nearby as they spoke, while the combined impact of the pandemic and related recession were also presenting urgent challenges to the well-being of local students and educators, as well as to parents and other community members. About the Presenters. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST.

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EdTech Guidelines Policies Secondary 95

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 23, 2020

As budgets get cut, special education advocacy must be paramount. SHOW LINK BIO: Rebecca’s dedication to exceptional learners started in elementary school when she was a “special friend” to the mainstream class. This work drove the importance of advocacy for education programs for all children.

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Classroom Advocacy Learning Conference 36

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

And if you click www.coolcatteacher.com/edpuzzle , Edpuzzle will give your school access to the 50,000 best lessons from Edpuzzle, organized in folders and ready to be used by teachers. As a teacher, I do think we have to show grit and perseverance with kids and present learning in multiple ways. Listen Now. Biography as Submitted.

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Twitter Flipped Classroom Elementary Advocacy 91

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

About the Presenter. program, and help advance rural education advocacy regarding the federal No Child Left Behind law. degrees in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Supervision of Library Media Programs from the University of Montana. WATCH THE WEBINAR RECORDING. Secretary McCulloch holds M.A. About Our Sponsor.

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Advocacy Libraries Professional Learning Groups 40

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

We had a great opening day of sessions and keynotes, and the recordings of any sessions that have taken place are accessible on the conference recordings page. Join the movement to all children everywhere access to education. Tuesday, November 18th, is day two of the fifth annual Global Education Conference.

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Conference Education STEM Adobe 71

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. About the Presenters. Highlights. Dr. Carol L.

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Accessibility Digital Badges Elementary BYOD 55

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. Her advocacy resulted in $1.5 His approach, focused on equitable access to books and engaging the community, has left a remarkable mark.

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Edmentum Education Libraries Advocacy 118

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 14, 2020

We have several sessions each day, with 152 presentations, 156 curated recordings, and (lots) more coming ( that could include you! ). You will want access to this library long-term, I promise! Lock in now for the best deal if you want "forever" access to all of the content. Check them out!

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Learning Conference Libraries Broadband 36

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Information about certificates for volunteers, presenters, and attendees is here. A step-by-step guide to getting started is also available here. If you are looking to extend your conference experience, here are some ideas.

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PLE Conference Advocacy Case Study 57

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 27, 2022

The cause, as activists saw it, was partly “the absence of systematic, cumulative, phonics-based reading instruction in the early elementary classroom,” they later wrote in an open letter. All the research suggests that this shift would have the most immediate and profound impact on closing the achievement gap.”

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Elementary Training Groups Report 145

Reading By Example

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

This post is a newsletter I am sending home to our elementary school families. You can access Rebell’s article at this URL: [link] ). Accelerating use of new digital media presents an additional challenge. Let me know what you think in the comments! It is hard to believe that November is already here!

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Examples Trends Study Elementary 32

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.

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Accessibility PowerMyLearning Guidelines Policies 40

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

But when it comes to policy that expands access to computer science education, legislators tend to be interested and in agreement. That, plus rapid tech adoption by schools and a major push from advocacy organizations, explains why nearly every U.S. Across individual U.S.

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Policies Advocacy Report Survey 154

edWeb.net

AUGUST 3, 2021

Rural communities have unique challenges, ranging from poverty and vast travel distances to a lack of affordable internet access. The four rural school district superintendents featured in the presentation reflected on the challenges and opportunities that have led to digital transformations and innovations in their districts.

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Broadband E-rate BYOD Accessibility 97

edWeb.net

MAY 21, 2021

When asked about the hurdles that happened due to schools closing on March 13th, 2020, all four presenters agreed that broadband, not devices, challenged their districts to provide equitable access to learning no matter their districts’ geographic location or demographics. About the Presenters. Tech Enablers. Dr. Carol Kelley.

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Learning Broadband Elementary Professional Learning 78

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. From Kim Borden’s Plainfield Elementary School Library Reopening Plan and COVID Response.

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Libraries Elementary Future Ready Advocacy 118