The Hechinger Report

MARCH 1, 2022

It is especially abhorrent that a government program intended to create equitable opportunities for all students instead perpetuates racial and economic gaps in financial stability and mobility. Michele Streeter is the associate director of Policy and Advocacy at The Institute for College Access & Success.

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Waterford

JULY 9, 2020

Her speech at the 2019 UN Climate Action Summit, which you can access on YouTube , is a great way to show students that everyone—even young people—can do their part to take care of our planet. When he was just 16 years old, he created the Algae Mobile —a device that can convert carbon dioxide emissions from vehicles into oxygen.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 16, 2023

School and district leaders will be actively seeking innovative approaches, leveraging data, and collaborating with advocacy organizations and policymakers to bring about meaningful changes in how we educate English Language Learners. Older children have access to these solutions, so why not offer the opportunity for young learners?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Every member will have access to resources and services to help them develop action plans for their district. Their website includes contact information, AASA’s governance activities, advocacy initiatives, membership, conferences and meetings, program and resource development, and more. . About The Jed Foundation.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 11, 2022

Whether students use STEM skills for better problem-solving or critical thinking in life, or for a future career, it’s important that they have equal access to help propel them forward.”. “We million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 140 countries and territories.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 14, 2021

They didn’t have a high-tech classroom with fancy equipment — in fact most students didn’t even have laptops or access to the internet. The program operates in what she calls a “mobile-first environment,” meaning 90 percent of the program is taught on a phone, even though classes are in-person.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 22, 2018

Cybercriminals take advantage of any accessible information and, since adolescent identities and credit profiles are monitored less frequently, activity can go unnoticed until the victim is old enough to access credit. Conclusion. When it comes to data privacy, it’s important to remain aware and be proactive.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 15, 2024

Related: Simpler FAFSA complicates college plans for students and families “As much staff as government has, it’s not enough for students right now,” said Yolanda Watson Spiva, president of the national advocacy group Complete College America. She wants colleges to do more to directly help applicants still struggling to fill out the forms.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

The project, designed by Tom Sugar, vice president for partnerships at EAB, the education consulting firm that will support colleges in the Moon Shot effort, is an effort to address systemic pitfalls in higher education and eliminate equity gaps in access and completion. We’re doing this because mobility is the American dream.”.

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Digital Promise

JULY 28, 2016

To download a teaching manual, other resources, and the two EcoMUVE modules, educators can register to gain access.). So much of environmental study has been about advocacy for the outdoors, or nature ed. Find Your Own Adventure . We want to create greater environmental literacy,” says Grotzer. “So

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Launchpad is a new initiative from Building 21 that will directly connect young people to living-wage paying jobs that offer upwardly mobile career opportunities while providing them with the credentials, skills, mindsets and experience to thrive in these roles. They also provide career navigation support that ensures economic mobility.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 17, 2017

Student agency (voice, choice, advocacy) – Are students empowered to own their learning (blended/personalized/virtual learning options, they select tool to be used, etc.) You can access and download the form HERE if you wish. Active (creating, applying, collaborating, synthesizing, etc.) Would you want to learn in this space?

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eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2021

technology, students without access to the internet could use such an application to participate in home learning, do homework, take quizzes and access additional learning resources — all through their Next Gen TV screens, thanks to data broadcasting. By utilizing ATSC 3.0

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EdTechSandyK

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

Second barrier is lack of access to digital high speed connections at home. We need to make sure people have a way to access the content. How can we budget for digital access for those who need it without budgeting for those who don''t? Equal access for children of poverty is an issue. 700,000 people registered in 2000.

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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.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 9, 2020

NEW YORK — Countless ideas about getting students to and through college have come from policymakers, lawmakers and any number of advocacy groups. This story on access to college was produced by The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2022

You don’t have a computer, you don’t have internet, you can’t even access distance learning,” Silver said. RELATED: Racial segregation is one reason some families have internet access and others don’t, new research finds. We need to change that.”. “We We can’t afford not to.”. The homework gap isn’t new. The homework gap isn’t new.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 4, 2018

and New York, NY) — The Education Technology Industry Network ( ETIN ) of the Software Information Industry Association ( SIIA ), the largest non-profit software industry policy and advocacy association, announced today a partnership with StartEd Inc., October 4, 2018 (Washington, D.C. To learn more, visit SIIA.net. About StartEd, Inc.

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edWeb.net

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

The edWebinar series will continue on a monthly basis throughout the school year, addressing topics that CoSN has covered in one-page briefs : Accessibility, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Mobile Learning, Online Assessment, Student Data Privacy, Smart Network Design, Strategic Technology Planning and Investment, and Closing the Homework Gap.

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techlearning

JUNE 24, 2018

Impero also offers Impero EdLink , a mobile device management tool to help schools manage one-to-one initiatives and BYOD programs. It partnered with advocacy organizations to produce white papers at the 2017 and 2016 Digital Citizenship Summits. Founded in 2002, Impero software is now accessed by over 1.5

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 22, 2020

School buses provide Wi-Fi access for downloading homework assignments, as well as lunches, at various locations in South Carolina. With everything shut down, the chronic issue of home internet access became an immense and acute challenge. Blaney Elementary School in Elgin, S.C., on March 18, 2020. Mackey Pendergrast. School District.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 19, 2018

The Global Leadership Summit will convene classroom teachers, school and district administrators, and thought leaders in an interactive, engaging program that aims to move the needle on global education toward advocacy and implementable actions in classrooms, schools, districts, and policy arenas."

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2018

CZI aims to be a different type of philanthropy looking to integrate grantmaking, advocacy and technology to serve others. Because, while we know that education remains our greatest lever for social and economic mobility, we still grapple with challenges of access and equity.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

We've had two great days of sessions and keynotes, and the recordings of any sessions that have taken place are accessible on the conference recordings page. Wednesday, November 18th, is day three of the sixth annual Global Education Conference. Thomas Petra ‏ @ RealWorldMath 6h 6 hours ago Day 2 of the Global Educ Conference.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Rather than using their school buses to bring students to schools, the district turned its buses into mobile service providers that could deliver meals and other types of support to students, while also serving as internet connection hotspots.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 23, 2020

As budgets get cut, special education advocacy must be paramount. This work drove the importance of advocacy for education programs for all children. She is president of the ISTE Teacher Education Network and serves on the leadership team for the ISTE Mobile Learning Network.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

It now provides some outstanding services toward some new and exciting content for mobile learning. A click on resources will bring up a host of ideas including advocacy, programs, statistics, and STEM news. As you might know, Thinkfinity from Verizon has some amazing content from a collection of outstanding content providers.

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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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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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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

The Use of Mobile Devices For The Development of Personalized Learning Environments (PLE) In The Dominican Republic (Case Study) - English Version - Alfonso Sintjago, IT Fellow, PhD Student 12:00am (Thursday) Teaching global challenges with Solution Focus to increase engagement and inspire action - Kristina Stoney, Director'

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 6, 2011

Emerging technology use (augmented reality, QR codes, mobile apps and delivery, etc.) Sandra Hirsh, Professor and Director School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) at San José State University More Information: [link] Steve Hargadon Web 2.0

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

In addition to being able to find partners for global projects, you also have access to the archived recordings of the several hundred sessions that have taken place over the last five years! Rob Howard - Founder Empowering Students through the Open-Access Teaching Method Students Empowered (STEMP) / Carlos S. Mohammad Dayem Adnan.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 19, 2020

A lot of our kids don’t have internet access,” said Coe, who knows students who routinely head to the library or the town’s McDonald’s to get online. The Federal Communications Commission estimates that about 21 million Americans lack broadband access, with an independent research group indicating the actual number is twice as high.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 4, 2016

Martyn Wade, Chair of the IFLA Freedom of Access to Information and Freedom of Expression (FAIFE) Committee , on the IFLA Statement on the "Right to be Forgotten." Jessamyn West , the rural "rarin' librarian" on "Approaching the Privacy Topic with Patrons." When she’s not doing any of that, she’s reading.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 17, 2018

The high school kids win and the colleges win and perhaps upward mobility wins as more kids in high school discover they could succeed in college. “There are a lot of laudable reasons” for dual enrollment, said Finn, a senior fellow at the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, which promotes education quality. “On

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 22, 2016

Has a mobile app that spotlights careers that may be a good match for students in particular majors at particular colleges and universities, and where alumni of specific universities and colleges are working, based on LinkedIn member data. “If Every student should have access to that information,” Griffin said.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 29, 2014

For over two decades, CoSN has provided leaders with the management, community building, and advocacy tools essential for success. Bev Fine, BrainPOP ESL’s Editorial Director, will be on hand to help you make complex material and vocabulary more accessible to all students. Is your library mobile friendly?

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