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Tech Access in Schools: Making Edtech Accessible to All

Digital Promise

Access to technology for all students is a major goal for many schools, companies, and organizations—yet access is only part of the equation. Simply because a school has technology does not mean that students are engaging with it in compelling ways. percent).

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Harvard and MIT Launch Nonprofit to Increase College Access

Edsurge

That’s a private company that helps colleges start online degree or certificate programs, usually in exchange for a cut of tuition revenue. Some critics saw the sale to a for-profit company as a breach of trust. The company that bought edX, 2U, is now valued at less than the $800 million purchase price, says Hill.

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As Student Engagement Falls, Colleges Wonder: ‘Are We Part of the Problem?’

Edsurge

—Katharine Meyer As residential colleges grapple with decisions about whether and how to continue offering online and hybrid courses , they may benefit from taking a look at student-engagement practices commonly used by their online-only counterparts. It is delivering information to students when they need it, in a timely fashion.”

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TeachingBooks, Sora and Pear Deck Announce Collaboration to Expand Student Engagement and Learning

eSchool News

CLEVELAND – TeachingBooks.net today announced a unique collaboration with Pear Deck , providing expanded opportunities for student engagement and learning. Templates, quick-start activities and ready-to-teach lessons connect students across all grades and subjects.

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Latest Enhancements to Discovery Education Services Drive Deeper Student Engagement 

eSchool News

Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education —the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports instruction wherever it takes place—has announced a host of exciting updates to the company’s award-winning services. Together, these new enhancements drive deeper student engagement and offer even greater support to educators.

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New Mexico’s Aztec Municipal School District Renews Multiyear Partnership Driving Student Engagement in Science  

eSchool News

This renewed collaboration ensures students and teachers in the district’s K-5 classrooms will continue to use the company’s award-winning Mystery Science service to drive deeper student engagement in science instruction. Also, all AMSD educators enjoy access to the Discovery Educator Network.

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Texas’ Corpus Christi Independent School District Expands Partnership with Discovery Education by Selecting New, TEKS-Aligned Mystery Science to Support Deeper Student Engagement in Science

eSchool News

Specifically, district leaders and teachers sought a digital resource aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards, supportive of hands-on learning, and accessible to the district’s English Language Learners. All CCISD educators enjoy access to the Discovery Education Community.