Edsurge

MAY 24, 2023

The state partnered with Asian Americans Advancing Justice Chicago (AAAJ Chicago) — a local advocacy organization focused on advancing civil rights and racial equity, which advocated for the passage of the TEAACH Act — to support implementation. It’s not even guaranteed that district- and school-based staff are aware of the mandate at all.

Training 153

Training Advocacy Resources Instructional Materials 153

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Better outcomes for Alaska students start with access to teachers utilizing research-grounded, evidence-based instructional practices in the science of reading,” said Jason Mendenhall, President of State Solutions Division at NWEA. CORE is a subsidiary of Pivot Learning.

Professional Learning 104

Professional Learning Advocacy Elementary Outcomes 104

Iterating Toward Openness

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

My recent post about the cost trap and inclusive access prompted responses by Jim Groom and Stephen Downes. For example, in 2015 I wrote that “My ultimate goal is this: I want to (1) radically improve the quality of education as judged by learners, and (2) radically improve access to education. And I want to do it worldwide.”

Accessibility 62

Accessibility OER Pearson MOOC 62

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 24, 2019

Then, being announced today, is " Library Advocacy: Everyday Marketing Tools and Techniques " with Dr. Sue Alman on February 21st. Webinars gives you access to the live Webinar, as well as any-time access to the recording afterward. More details on both are below. Registering for one of the Library 2.0

Libraries 28

Libraries Advocacy Social Media MOOC 28

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

We bonded over our shared experiences of constant self-advocacy and financial uncertainty, including the challenges of unannounced tuition hikes, unclear billing statements and programs that required additional expenses, like study abroad and certain majors.

Policies 119

Policies Advocacy Report Groups 119

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

This approach combines project consulting, professional learning and access to math and literacy resources used by over five million students in more than 80 countries around the world. Make sure to include your teachers early in the process and solicit and incorporate teacher feedback frequently throughout. Teachers face initiative fatigue.

EdTech 143

EdTech Resources Advocacy Data 143

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

In April 2018, privacy advocacy groups filed a complaint stating that YouTube had been illegally collecting personal data about minors who use its service without their parents’ consent, and used that information for advertising purposes. The agency is hosting a public workshop in about a month, on Oct. But is it really all that much?

Google 77

Google Company Advocacy Data 77

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 17, 2017

In addition to keynote presentations and workshops I typically facilitate, I have also been engaged in job-embedded coaching with districts across the country. Student agency (voice, choice, advocacy) – Are students empowered to own their learning (blended/personalized/virtual learning options, they select tool to be used, etc.)

Learning 204

Learning Outcomes Assessment Advocacy 204

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

COST: $95 /person - includes access to the live session as well as the recording, access to the attendee discussion forum, and a certificate of attendance. However, it is the responsibility of organizational leaders to develop the communication strategies and messages that others will deliver to the constituencies.

Libraries 28

Libraries Advocacy Social Media MOOC 28

The Jose Vilson

MAY 3, 2020

Contrary to my own public activism and advocacy, I propose that we move the nation’s largest public school system into a completely online endeavor forever and a day. We won’t even need to mettle in emotions and bonds because the only relationship we need is between ourselves and Wi-Fi access, no matter how unevenly distributed.

Advocacy 194

Advocacy Social Media Microsoft Company 194

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Online education was supposed to provide access to quality education for those who can’t attend or afford traditional college. But what does it take to make access to quality science education truly accessible for every student? Researchers from three universities and Sesame Workshop offer a primer on what teachers should know.

Social Media 103

Social Media EdTech Industry Pearson 103

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 7, 2019

Since 2006, the share of California Hispanic 19-year-olds with a high school diploma has increased from 74 percent to 86 percent, according to the Campaign for College Opportunity, a California advocacy group. Counselors routinely invite parents to Spanish-language workshops on college applications and financing.

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Groups Advocacy Report Study 98

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

Edsurge

AUGUST 5, 2017

It’s why mobile access has been one of the most important means of connecting students to their academic resources. Access to connectivity is vital to a successful classroom BYOD policy, so these issues are largely taken care of by an institution. A cracked screen, however, is a burden shouldered entirely by students.

Mobility 87

Mobility OER Technology BYOD 87

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Advocacy focused on math disabilities has been less widespread than that for reading disabilities. She ultimately wrote a book, “Discovering Dyscalculia” about her family’s journey, and now runs workshops for parents of children with dyscalculia.)

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Report Training Elementary Strategy 130

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 23, 2018

All learners deserve access to quality education that prepares them to succeed in an increasingly global society. The Global Leadership Summit is a pre-conference special event at ASCD’s Empower18: The Conference for Every Educator and part of the Global Education Conference Network’s third annual Global Leadership Week.

Advocacy 31

Advocacy Conference Collaborative Learning Professional Learning 31

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

COST: $99 - includes participating live (not required), lifetime access to the recording, access to attendee discussion forum, and a certificate of attendance. His fast and empowering workshops focus on library safety and security issues; patron behavioral problems; customer service tools; and facility security improvements.

Libraries 28

Libraries Advocacy Training Accessibility 28

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Are you looking for a practical and affordable professional development workshop for your school or conference? s of workshops and presentations. A click on resources will bring up a host of ideas including advocacy, programs, statistics, and STEM news. Booking Info – Time to think about your school or conference needs.

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Resources STEM Learning Conference 125

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 20, 2017

based education advocacy group. “It Other paths to tech know-how include a district’s office of information technology and workshops such as those hosted by Future Ready. And it’s not just districts looking to “save” their librarians that are adopting the new model.

Future Ready 110

Future Ready Libraries Software Advocacy 110

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 19, 2018

This workshop is for teachers and students!" 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."

Mobility 47

Mobility Twitter Advocacy EdTech 47

Edsurge

MARCH 1, 2017

Now in its seventh year, the annual gathering brings together thousands of entrepreneurs, educators and industry experts from around the world for four days stacked with panel discussions , workshops , an expo hall , meetups , film screenings —plus plenty of after-hours shindigs. When Public Education Data Isn’t Really Public : The U.S.

MOOC 60

MOOC EdTech OER Kaplan 60

Neo LMS

AUGUST 2, 2018

Focus: EdTech Access and Advocacy. Focus: Digital Learning Advocacy and Research. Focussing on “breakthrough policies and practices” the association generates significant research, alongside useful annual workshops and symposiums to advance the conversation about education in the US. Structure: Professional Association.

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Future Ready Khan Academy Advocacy STEM 201

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 31, 2018

Dana is an Ashoka Fellow, was named one of The New Leaders Council’s 40 under 40 Progressive American Leaders, and was the winner of the Tides Foundation’s Jane Bagley Lehman award for excellence in public advocacy in 2014. All learners deserve access to quality education that prepares them to succeed in an increasingly global society.

Advocacy 49

Advocacy Competency Based Learning Study Policies 49

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."

Conference 28

Conference Libraries Survey Advocacy 28

Edsurge

MARCH 27, 2023

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. All of the supplies, equipment and tools, everything is open, and kids have access to it,” Kurani said.

Industry 129

Industry STEM Education Survey 129

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 22, 2017

Students and alumni of the Access English microscholarship program will share their leadership success stories as posted on this group. The Stevens Initiative is an international effort to expand access to virtual exchange to build global competence for young people in the United States and the Middle East and North Africa.

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Conference Social Media Twitter Facebook 51

Learning With Lucie

MARCH 2, 2016

I recently did a workshop that helped teachers understand the potential of using technology to support Next Generation Science Standards around these 4 approaches: How can technology help drive the conversation to support 3D Learning? How can technology support making connections with Cross Cutting Concepts?

Advocacy 40

Advocacy Groups Technology Support System 40

Reading By Example

MAY 5, 2017

This is the preferred approach, as you get full access to the author for at least a day. The author can read aloud his/her book to the students, lead workshops on the writing process, and share personal experiences that led them to want to become an author in the first place. Invite an author to your school.

Libraries 37

Libraries Study Video Meeting 37

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 28, 2016

But the program is built around a combination that works: weekly workshops (which are open to all students with disabilities) and one-on-one peer mentorship seem to meet a lot of students’ needs. The workshops vary depending upon student interest and what the faculty think is needed. That’s why we have the group classes.”.

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Meeting Advocacy Report Groups 40

Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous

MAY 4, 2016

Our family engagement specialist, some teachers, and the Junior League of Athens went into the community center of one of the communities we serve to host a family literacy workshop. Thanks to Get Georgia Reading , all students in Georgia also have access to MyOn from Capstone for the summer.

Libraries 35

Libraries Survey Elementary Groups 35

Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous

MAY 4, 2016

Our family engagement specialist, some teachers, and the Junior League of Athens went into the community center of one of the communities we serve to host a family literacy workshop. Thanks to Get Georgia Reading , all students in Georgia also have access to MyOn from Capstone for the summer.

Libraries 28

Libraries Survey Elementary Groups 28

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. You had some experience in research and advocacy for privacy before you started there, while you were a student.

Data 144

Data Learning Advocacy System 144

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Angie Burda, the program’s manager, developed a broad range of services, establishing support groups, educational workshops, and recreational activities for families with children of all ages. That’s a common restriction nationwide. But, according to the CDF’s Sprow, the fight is hard to win.

Policies 67

Policies System Groups Advocacy 67

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 79

Professional Learning Technology Learning BYOD 79

Edsurge

AUGUST 2, 2021

Stressed student parents tend to be unaware of and rarely access mental health centers on campuses, according to a recent report from the Jed Foundation and Ascend at the Aspen Institute. These stressors can take a toll on people’s mental health. Individuals can make a difference, too.

Policies 181

Policies Strategy STEM Advocacy 181

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

techlearning

JUNE 21, 2018

COLLABORATE Space provides persistent space to store messages, documents, whiteboards, recordings, meeting minutes, or anything else exchanged on a specific topic or project during a call or meeting at anytime, and is accessible from any device, whether it be a mobile, desktop, or room appliance.

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Tools Robotics Edmentum Software 58