Edsurge

MARCH 21, 2024

The committee’s roughly 250-page report also made recommendations for governmental policies and future research on the topic. But the committee report says that keeping kids off social media isn’t going to solve any problems.

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Edsurge

MAY 21, 2020

Nine lawsuits filed in March, April and May against major textbook companies and retailers take aim at their bulk deals with colleges to offer online course materials, sometimes referred to as “inclusive access” programs. Pearson, McGraw Hill and Follett defended their inclusive access programs in email interviews with EdSurge.

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The Innovative Educator

APRIL 14, 2019

Is accessibility baked into to the development process? Their site says: When you Tweet photos using the Twitter app for iOS or Android, or on twitter.com, you have the option to compose a description of the images so the content is accessible to people who are visually impaired. Twitter has not stepped up its accessibility game.

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The Web20Classroom

OCTOBER 7, 2016

When I was an Instructional Technology Director one of the challenges I faced was working to ensure that students, no matter where they lived in my district, had access to the same tools and opportunities. I could provide technology that could be used in the schools, and provided high speed network access while they were in schools.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY — Savvas Learning Company , a K-12 next-generation learning solutions leader, introduced its newly updated enVision Mathematics series with many exciting enhancements inspired by feedback from math teachers, including brand-new family engagement resources to support student learning at home.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Magilke qualified for a government grant to go back to school, she was told, at a place the center suggested: an online company called MedCerts. She asked MedCerts for help finding a clinical training placement, but said she was told the company could not help. Would-be employers told her she lacked the experience they required.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

It offers advice to tech companies that are jumping into the metaverse, with principles from learning science for how to shape the development of their products and services. The report is clear that the tech offers promises for education. We want it to be equitable—so it's accessible by all kids and not just kids who can afford it.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Yet the contract terms for these subscription arrangements—which some publishers call “inclusive access” programs—raise questions about whether publishers and colleges pressure students into participating. That’s the conclusion of a new report from U.S. PIRG report, however, says the actual contracts tell a different story.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 29, 2023

The change would, of course, be biggest for the nearly 700,000 incarcerated adults who will gain access to federal funds this July through the expansion of the Second Chance Pell program , in terms of lower rates of recidivism and increased hope. However, thoughtful support will mean nothing if we don’t increase access to programs.

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Edsurge

JUNE 24, 2020

based company is planning to apply that principle to make its software license pricing more equitable for schools and districts. This is the time for companies that are working with underserved communities to look back and see how their work reflects their missions,” says Michael Lombardo, CEO of BookNook. Transparency is key here.”

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 2, 2021

That kind of recruiting was a relatively new solution for IBM and other companies that generally require bachelor’s degrees for entry-level white-collar workers. It feels like we’re the kids of the company,” said Haruza, now 27. Bridget Gainer, Aon’s chief commercial officer, said the company is stronger for it.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

But instead of a classroom, Wolochow now works on the Silicon Valley campus of a company that’s using technology to make learning more accessible to people throughout the world. Liberal Arts Can Be the Key to Scaling In fact, at many STEM companies, employees with liberal arts backgrounds are now also considered keys to growth.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Sponsor: GoGuardian The State of Engagement Report 2020 has valuable classroom research and information on distance learning best practices. This must-read report is funded by GoGuardian and includes a meta-analysis of best practices in engaging distance learning. Thank you GoGuardian for sponsoring this podcast and the report.

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EdNews Daily

JUNE 28, 2017

If you want to learn how business gets done in China, and what it’s like to work in America for a publicly-traded Chinese company, then this is the right podcast for you. Listen to the episode here or subscribe. About 51Talk. 51Talk is China’s leading online English education platform. She also writes for Forbes and Huffington Post.

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eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2023

Cabin John MD – Early learning leader, Learning Without Tears, today affirmed that equity and access are at the core of Phonics, Reading, and Me —its K–3 supplemental literacy program designed to help students learn the skills they need to become proficient readers. SoapBox is a privacy-first and equity-by-design company.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Debate about the fairness of online learning tends to revolve around technology access. And there are indeed sharp disparities in home access to computers and reliable broadband service. My company, StraighterLine , exists to help get students halfway through college by quickly and affordably completing their prerequisites.

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eSchool News

JULY 9, 2020

Coupled with drastic funding cuts and an uncertain future for the return to in-person learning, the need for quick-access information is more critical than ever. The pressure districts are under during this pandemic is unrivaled and compounded by the ever-increasing complexity of state and federal reporting submissions, including the CRDC.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 9, 2023

The quantities were notable, researchers explained, because of well-documented parental concerns over other people having access to their children’s information. They were also concerned that access to Facebook data by third parties like government and police agencies may violate laws meant to protect student privacy.

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Edsurge

JUNE 26, 2019

Across the massive, brightly colored expo hall at ISTE 2019 , the annual education technology conference where companies display and demo their latest gadgets, upgrades and software, several vendors showcased the new skills they have developed for Alexa-enabled devices. Everyone is going to be using it for education” soon, she predicts.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 19, 2021

The university is building the course material as part of a partnership with a VR entertainment company called Dreamscape Immersive, which is led by Walter Parkes, who produced Hollywood blockbusters including “Men in Black,” “Minority Report” and “Gladiator.”

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eSchool News

APRIL 20, 2021

million students from all 50 states, Renaissance’s midyear How Kids Are Performing report provides targeted insights to help educators accelerate spring and summer learning. Students at rural schools also saw the greatest improvement in achievement results between the fall and winter reports. Based on the assessment data of 3.8

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Edsurge

MAY 4, 2023

But ASU has an explicit mission to help more people access higher education — including, Austin says, students from low-income families and students from underrepresented minority groups. The next month, she started a job at a biotech and drug discovery company. One strategy for doing that is investing in online degree programs.

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Accessibility STEM Study Course 172

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 20, 2024

That figure is likely to grow, according to several child care researchers, as states — and potentially the federal government — put new funding into the area, attracting investors interested in low start-up costs and access to public money. has historically spent very little on child care compared to other wealthy nations.

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EdTech4Beginners

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Chamber of Commerce reports that there are already 10.1 Fortunately, employers can leverage accessible solutions, such as EdTech. These technologies can mitigate the talent shortage through the following means: Increases the accessibility of education. Fortunately, EdTech programs are making learning more accessible.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 19, 2022

But whether families are eligible for direct support from the state depends largely on where they live, a challenge that the organization Zero to Three has highlighted in its most recent “ State of Babies ” report. Zero to Three’s report found that the ongoing pandemic has continued to heighten inequality between low and high-income families.

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Digital Promise

MAY 28, 2021

Closing the digital divide became even more important last year as students without reliable internet access at home struggled to connect to their classes. Courses such as “Moving Forward with Hybrid Learning” and “Creating Digitally Inclusive and Accessible Learning Experiences” are aligned with Digital Promise micro-credentials.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 29, 2024

I wanted to ensure greater inclusion,” Churches said — which, in her case, meant expanding access to internships, particularly for students from historically underrepresented groups. But traditional internships are not universally accessible. “At Online internships can be more accessible than in-person programs.

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Edsurge

MARCH 16, 2020

Tony Wan, Managing Editor Access and Equity How can we accommodate students who have learning disabilities in online instruction and practice universal design principles? There are efforts to collect and share offerings from companies that want to help impacted schools. Check out these EdSurge reported articles and op-eds on the topic.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

The research findings were released in a special report, What You Don ’ t Know Can Hurt You: New Survey Identifies Gaps in K-12 Cloud Security , commissioned by ManagedMethods and administered by the EdWeek Research Center. 95% report students and/or staff collaborate using Zoom and/or Google Meet. About the Survey.

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Edsurge

APRIL 23, 2020

This is the basic premise of Thinkster Math, a New Jersey-based company that marries replay technology with a tutoring service. The company has also undergone another marriage of sorts: an acquisition that will bring quizzes and other tools that help students prepare for the SAT and other standardized tests. It’s embarrassing.”

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eSchool News

MAY 26, 2022

Teacher Survey conducted by The RAND Corporation, teachers were almost three times more likely to report symptoms of depression than adults in other professions. To access the free trial of Educator Ally , visit [link]. These anxieties served to heighten an already stressful profession. According to the 2021 State of the U.S.

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Accessibility Education Training Survey 98

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

school district becomes the victim of a cyberattack almost as often as every three days, according to a report released Thursday. One plausible hypothesis is that wealthier school communities may be relying on more technology than other district types and hence are exposed to greater risks,” Levin writes in the report.

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Edsurge

APRIL 24, 2018

Between the creation of a social rating system and street cameras with facial recognition capabilities, technology reports coming out of China have raised serious concerns for privacy advocates. million earlier this month. Edmodo began shifting to an advertising model last year , after years of struggling to generate revenue.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

This is especially true during this pandemic, with learning disruptions causing some vulnerable and disadvantaged students to fall further behind than their peers,” said Bethlam Forsa, CEO of Savvas Learning Company. About Savvas Learning Company. Yet identifying performance gaps can take up limited teaching time.

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EdTech4Beginners

JULY 21, 2023

On the flip side, this high demand also means an increase in the number of startups and new companies, making it a more competitive market. These profitable Edtech companies are pros at what it takes to position themselves as credible brands. This is one of the biggest perks of SEO strategies for education companies.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 28, 2018

Photo: Jackie Mader/The Hechinger Report. Those are the findings of a report recently released by researchers at the School of Education at the University of California, Irvine. Companies know if you want parents to download their apps, claiming it’s ‘educational’ is going to increase those chances,” Golin said.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 18, 2024

Credit: Patricia Kühfuss for The Hechinger Report Neriman is taking part in Kein Abschluss ohne Anschluss (KAoA) — or “no graduation without connection” — a program that has been rolled out across the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia to help students better plan for their futures. amid growing disenchantment with university education.

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