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Why Accessibility Must Be a Part of Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Initiatives

Edsurge

Companies that are committed to diversity, equity and inclusivity (DEI) provide products and services that authentically and accurately reflect the learners they serve—whoever they are and wherever they live. They proactively plan for a diverse customer base and do not treat accessibility as an afterthought.

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Digital Accessibility Is a Bigger Education Issue Than We Think. Here’s What We Can Do About It.

Edsurge

As a school communications professional trained in digital accessibility, I’ve probably seen hundreds of newsletters like the one forwarded to me — and that’s a problem. I know this because the schools I work with rely on me to ensure their communications are accessible. Accessibility isn’t optional.

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Understanding the legal implications of using web filters in K-12 schools

Hapara

It helps prevent students from accessing inappropriate content while learning online and is administered by the Federal Communications Commission. Most people know that content filters help prevent students from accessing inappropriate content online. This responsibility includes blocking or filtering access to inappropriate content.

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Apps are helping teachers communicate with families that don’t speak English

eSchool News

It also translates texts between parents and educators but does not require families to download an app. Brooks said that since her Aurora school began using the app in 2020, she is much more successful at collecting permission forms, for example. As a parent I can’t imagine not having access to the information, to the teachers.

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Meet TARA: Your New Teacher Headquarters

The CoolCatTeacher

Also, data is teacher-entered and does not access existing SIS or LMS data so sensitive student privacy data is protected. In this example, I clicked brain breaks and found many resources to add brain breaks from task cards to free videos and other resources to add brain breaks to my classroom easily. Lesson Planner and Unit Plans.

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10 Ways to Use Tract for Personalized Project Based Learning in Your Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

Teachers can request free access to Tract at teach.tract.app with the access code: COOLCATTEACHER . For example, if a student likes to draw and likes Star Wars, they can draw Baby Yoda. . In this example, a student who likes Star Wars can draw Baby Yoda. Tract sponsored this blog post. All opinions are my own.

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Free STEM Curriculum Distance Learning Resources

Teacher Reboot Camp

Distance learning is a crazy time for many, but we can celebrate the way various companies are offering very cool and engaging tools, resources, and activities for free. Learn how to use the amazing Immersive Reader that makes learning accessible to all. Live webinars with ideas on how to engage students and parents.

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