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Embracing diversity in the classroom: Strategies for inclusive education

Hapara

A recent UNESCO report showed that across the nation, elementary and secondary students with disabilities experience higher rates of violence by teachers and are up to 1.5 When learners feel inadequate in comparison to peers, they may participate less and/or become increasingly isolated.

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OPINION: ‘We commemorate Juneteenth — why not make that sentiment last all year?’

The Hechinger Report

Black students are subject to more aggressive disciplinary actions in comparison to white peers. Students of color are less likely to be given access to accelerated opportunities in secondary schools, and more likely to be placed in remediation when they head to college. Related: COLUMN: The educational value of a Black teacher.

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64 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

eSchool News

Ten years ago, when we began building equitable, offline-first education technology for the 2/3 of the world who didn’t have internet access, many people told us to just wait and the gap would close naturally. 2024 will be a mix of states and districts spending their remaining funds while also looking to the future.

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All Eyes Are on the Federal Education Budget—But Local Agency Plans May Matter More

Edsurge

The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) has always required local agency plans as a condition of getting the federal funding. A brief comparison of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) and ESSA illustrates the point. These plans are beginning to show a magnitude of change that has—so far—gone under the radar.

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Schools in the poorest state become even poorer

The Hechinger Report

. — This fall, students at Enterprise Attendance Center in the small city of Brookhaven may get to draw, paint and make crafts in an elementary art class — the first the school has had in 12 years. billion on elementary and secondary education. By comparison, the national average is about 20.4 Schools stand to receive $2.4

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Is Estonia the new Finland?

The Hechinger Report

Fifth-graders at Konguta Kool – an elementary school in a small Estonian village – prepare for a math lesson in the computer lab. By comparison, in the United States, students do not get the same educational experience. Families with the most money often have access to the best child-care centers and most elite colleges.

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65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

eSchool News

Ten years ago, when we began building equitable, offline-first education technology for the 2/3 of the world who didn’t have internet access, many people told us to just wait and the gap would close naturally. 2024 will be a mix of states and districts spending their remaining funds while also looking to the future.

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