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Understanding and Addressing the Surge of Chronic Absenteeism

Edsurge

This definition differs from truancy, which only calculates unexcused absences. This exacerbates existing social inequalities by limiting access to quality education and opportunities for upward mobility. One thing that stands out is the percentage of elementary and middle school students who are chronically absent: around 20 percent.

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Scaling-up high-dosage tutoring is crucial to students’ academic success

eSchool News

While funding from the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is available to districts for tutoring purposes, it is challenging and unsustainable for districts to reroute how they have historically used these funds.

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Coronavirus-Related Funding Opportunities for Schools and Districts

MIND Research Institute

Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund , or ESSERF, $13.2 Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund. Funds were allocated to states in the same proportion as received under Title I, Part A, of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) in fiscal year 2019.

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OPINION: Our kids need extra help. This is no time to slash federal funding for schools

The Hechinger Report

Our isolation and economic hardship have contributed to a resilient, cooperative and self-reliant community spirit: As one farmer remarked after the catastrophic flooding this summer, “If you’re going to have a disaster, Vermont is definitely the place to have it.” This sense of community is evident in our school programming as well.

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Innovation Study Tours Explore Equity in Diverse Settings

Digital Promise

Bessborough Drive Elementary and Middle School is a dynamic neighborhood school that uses technology predominately to redefine learning. With 1:1 computer access for grades 3–8, students engage in coding, inquiry-based learning, and critical thinking beginning with Kindergarten. Dr. Baron Davis.

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Watch, Know and Learn With @WatchKnowLearn

The Web20Classroom

Much of it is for secondary and higher ed, leaving the elementary folks with out a solution. It is a definite win for those that want to have access to this type of content in their classroom. So head over there and definitely check it out! New content gets added daily and the site continues to grow. Until now.

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Books to Africa and A Personal Transformation to a Global Educator

The CoolCatTeacher

Julie: Well, I am very passionate about the fact that I think that all children should have equal access to education. All Children Should Have Equal Access To Education. Some children have access to quality education, and some children don’t. Most definitely. Julie Hembree is definitely somebody you want to follow.

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