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53 back-to-school tips and insights for a great year

eSchool News

Here are some back-to-school tips, advice, and valuable insights from educators, stakeholders, and industry experts. In order to keep this industry flourishing, schools need to prepare the next generation of workers in this industry. We need to prioritize discussions on how to effectively support multilingual students.

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Intelitek Recognized by The Edvocate as a Finalist in the 2018 Tech Edvocate Awards

techlearning

Finalists were selected by a panel of educators and K-12 parents who reviewed the submissions that were entered and judged the products and services based on the extent to which they are transforming education through the development or advocacy of edtech. CoderZ was named a finalist in the Best Coding App or Tool category.

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Current Trends in Education

eSchool News

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.

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A handful of colleges are finally providing training in a way consumers want it: fast

The Hechinger Report

Now he’s training in a fast-track program to become an industrial maintenance technician. Rather than slowing down, he’s speeding up — racing through the 616 hours of study and lab time he needs to get the certification that he hopes will open a new chapter in his life as an industrial maintenance technician.

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Your Syllabus to SXSW EDU 2019 (and Where to Find Us!)

Edsurge

Between the barbeque and baristas, the dive bars and dueling pianos, thousands of educators, along with entrepreneurs, investors, researchers and policymakers across the education industry, will descend on Austin, Texas, during the first week of March for SXSW EDU. Join us for a slice of the action! Tuesday, March 5, 4 p.m. 3:30 p.m.

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What does ‘career readiness’ look like in middle school?

The Hechinger Report

This year alone, Juliet has used 3D printers, servo motors and microcontrollers to build the parts needed to construct a therapeutic robotic dog that she hopes will help those afraid of canines overcome their fears, a project she did as part of a lesson in her English class. On a recent weekday, J. Patrick Shell, teacher, C.E.

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An After-School Education Program Aims to Diversify the Tech Industry

Edsurge

Code Next is a free after-school program designed to make tech more accessible to students of color, many of whom lack opportunities to explore STEM fields in middle and high school. Some students have started businesses, while others have designed apps or built robots.

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