The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Black Virginians were more likely to have grown up in poor neighborhoods and attended elementary, middle and high schools with other poor students, less experienced teachers and fewer resources. Blacks and whites with the same smarts and money ought to be graduating at the same rates, right?

E-rate 97

E-rate Data Policies Report 97

Education Superhighway

AUGUST 1, 2017

Building out the infrastructure to support high-speed Internet access requires multi-layered collaboration between state and district leaders, school administrators, and service providers. students equal access to a robust, modern education, regardless of their socioeconomic background. FOUR WAYS TO IMPROVE RURAL BROADBAND ACCESS.

Broadband 40

Broadband Accessibility Digital Learning E-rate 40

Education Superhighway

JUNE 24, 2019

As the Director of Digital Learning at the Massachusetts Elementary and Secondary Education office, Ken Klau is focused on the strategy for rethinking the structure and delivery of learning, building a more student-centered system of public education, and creating the next generation of K–12 learning environments.

Technology 74

Technology E-rate Broadband Outcomes 74

Education Superhighway

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Walking into a Merritt Elementary School classroom today, you’ll find students using iPads to figure out math problems and submit their answers, while teachers grade those answers and provide feedback and follow-up support in real-time. The Impact.

Digital Learning 92

Digital Learning Guidelines E-rate Edcamps 92

Education Superhighway

JULY 13, 2017

For Massac Unit School District #1, good timing, persistence, and a collaborative approach have allowed three elementary schools to finally upgrade to scalable fiber-optic connections. While four schools already had access to sufficient bandwidth, the remaining three schools were constrained by low-bandwidth DSL and microwave connections.

E-rate 55

E-rate Elementary Policies Accessibility 55

Education Superhighway

JULY 13, 2017

For Massac Unit School District #1, good timing, persistence, and a collaborative approach have allowed three elementary schools to finally upgrade to scalable fiber-optic connections. While four schools already had access to sufficient bandwidth, the remaining three schools were constrained by low-bandwidth DSL and microwave connections.

E-rate 40

E-rate Elementary Policies Accessibility 40

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

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. billion people are still without internet, and the rate of internet growth has actually slowed. Today, over 2.9

Trends 144

Trends EdTech Industry Data 144

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

He first carried out this vision as an elementary and middle school teacher before later becoming the principal of a high school on the east side of Indianapolis. It's not as powerful or robust as Midjourney or DALL·E , but it's accessible to students. I'm sorry Canva Classroom author. So I have to plug Canva Text to Image.

Classroom 425

Classroom Tools Data Twitter 425

Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 7, 2023

Make sure your tech stack is set up to support fundamentals such as student data privacy, emerging challenges like AI policy-making, and ongoing critical mental health and safety concerns. 2:38 We know that the Digital Learning Divide refers to inequitable access to technology and digital resources for learning. 3:48 Great. What, what?

EdTech 52

EdTech Survey Learning Data 52

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

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. billion people are still without internet, and the rate of internet growth has actually slowed. Today, over 2.9

Trends 52

Trends EdTech Industry Data 52

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 12, 2017

I give the kids access to all the tools pretty much right off the bat,” said Eric Bredder, with a sweeping gesture taking in the computer workstations, 3-D printers, laser cutters and milling machines, plus a bevy of wood and metalworking tools that he uses while teaching computer science, engineering and design classes.

Broadband 94

Broadband Digital Divide Accessibility Blackboard 94

TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 19, 2015

What exactly this looks like on a daily basis in your classroom depends on the reality of your classroom: Available technology, WiFi access and bandwidth, grade level, content area, your comfort level with games, and so on. We’ve discussed before the logistics of how to teach with video games (especially for non-mobile games).

Video 40

Video E-rate Learning Mobility 40

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 26, 2018

Related: In Mississippi schools, access to technology lacking, uneven. That policy, the rationale for which Apple officials would not discuss, ensures that Apple will not have to compete with others to make bulk sales to schools. But Apple’s sole-source policy limits the district’s bargaining power. “We

iPad 84

iPad Broadband Software Company 84

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The education department plans to develop a special council made up of federal, state, local, tribal and territorial governments to coordinate policy and communication between government and the education sector to strengthen school district’s cyber defenses, according to Kristina Ishmael, deputy director of the Office of Educational Technology.

E-rate 117

E-rate Advocacy Data Libraries 117

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 17, 2011

Politics and Policies FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski announced Connect to Compete , a new non-profit initiative that brings private industry and the non-profit sector together to help expand broadband adoption and promote digital literacy. The bill will be a massive revisions to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.

Knewton 43

Knewton Pearson E-rate Education 43

Doug Levin

APRIL 23, 2017

In addition, I’ve begun to do some cursory analyses of the data set underlying the map in an attempt to identify patterns that may be useful in responding via policy and practice. Squared Online" bridges the gap between the classic classroom experience, where you can’t get scale, and e-learning that can sometimes be a bit dry.

EdTech 170

EdTech OER E-rate Microsoft 170

Doug Levin

APRIL 23, 2017

In addition, I’ve begun to do some cursory analyses of the data set underlying the map in an attempt to identify patterns that may be useful in responding via policy and practice. Squared Online" bridges the gap between the classic classroom experience, where you can’t get scale, and e-learning that can sometimes be a bit dry.

EdTech 150

EdTech OER E-rate Microsoft 150

Doug Levin

MARCH 19, 2017

Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye the week of March 13, 2017 – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. It is a massive innovative market with supportive government policies and strong market demand. Strong opinions may be weakly held.

EdTech 170

EdTech Chromebook Laptops iPad 170

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

Karla Pobke Coordinator Personalised Learning Born Accessible STEM: Making Sure Accessibility is Not Just an Afterthought - Anh Bui Director of Product Strategy for Global Literacy Project-Based Learning: You''re almost doing it already! Gary Bass Meaningful STEM-Based Learning in a University/Elementary School Partnership - Maria D.

STEM 47

STEM Maker Movement MOOC Common Core 47

The Cornerstone for Teachers

MARCH 28, 2021

His work centers around influencing systemic change and ensuring students from high-poverty communities have access to a quality education. And if we approach it from, W e know what’s best and our rule is the rule of law, we’re going to fail every single time. That’s powerful.

Learning 64

Learning Outcomes System Strategy 64

Hack Education

APRIL 14, 2017

” More on the policy change via IHE. ” Via The New York Times : “ New Mexico Outlaws School ‘Lunch Shaming’ ” Via Buzzfeed : “ California Shows The Rest Of The Country How To Boost Kindergarten Vaccination Rates.” Completion Rates.” “A bipartisan proposal in the U.S.

Education 44

Education E-rate MOOC Data 44

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Equity remained front and center, too, raising issues of inequitable technology access, along with racial and socioeconomic disparities and discrimination. More importantly, students will have better access to lessons designed specifically for their learning style. Access to interactive experiences, 3D drawings, site visits, etc.

EdTech 116

EdTech Data Classroom Accessibility 116

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

Equity remained front and center, too, raising issues of inequitable technology access, along with racial and socioeconomic disparities and discrimination. More importantly, students will have better access to lessons designed specifically for their learning style. — Suren Aloyan , Co-Founder & CEO, PopUp EduTech, Inc.

EdTech 145

EdTech Learning Data Classroom 145

Hack Education

OCTOBER 14, 2016

.” “Modern E-Rate Puts Telephones On Hold in K–12,” Education Week reports , noting that schools are struggling to pay for phone service (still totally necessary) as well as expanded broadband. ” These colleges no longer offer federal loans because of students’ high default rates.

Education 40

Education lynda.com Knewton E-rate 40

Hack Education

MARCH 8, 2017

Wheeler had been a “champion” of net neutrality and E-rate reform, according to Education Week at least, but his replacement, Trump appointee Ajit Pai, seems poised to lead the agency with a very different set of priorities – and those priorities will likely shape in turn what happens to ed-tech under Trump. .”

E-rate 49

E-rate Digital Divide Broadband Libraries 49

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 30, 2020

About 6 percent of today’s immigrants are children and 26 percent of all children in the country in 2017 had at least one immigrant parent , according to the Migration Policy Institute, a think tank dedicated to studying migration and immigration trends. percent in 2017 , according to the Migration Policy Institute. Census Bureau.

E-rate 100

E-rate Elementary Report Study 100

Hack Education

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Via Inside Higher Ed : “Frank Brogan, the chancellor of the Pennsylvania State University System from 2013 until retiring this year, has joined the Department of Education in the Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development – likely ahead of a nomination to a separate position.” Publishers love this, of course.

Education 45

Education Facebook Company Report 45

Hack Education

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Not Net Neutrality, but another potential FCC move – ending the E-Rate program. Via Pacific Standard : “Why Is the FCC Considering Cutting Broadband Access for Students?” ” Via CJR : “‘This is unprecedented’: Public colleges limiting journalist access.” for up to five years.

Kaplan 50

Kaplan Education Robotics E-rate 50

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

North Smithfield Manor has long been zoned for Gardendale schools as part of the district’s integration efforts, and Williams had planned her life around sending her children to Gardendale High, where more than seven out of 10 graduates enroll in college—one of the highest rates in the district. You are trying to take that from them.

Education 111

Education Report Data E-rate 111

Hack Education

DECEMBER 15, 2016

Nominee Betsy DeVos ’ Policy Circle?” Wheeler supported e-Rate reform and “ net neutrality.” This week marked the fourth anniversary of the shootings at the Newton elementary school. The BBC reports that “ Cuba signs deal for faster internet access to Google content.”

Education 40

Education Elsevier Report Company 40

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

“She’s been light-years ahead on the issue throughout her life,” said Neera Tanden, co-chair of the Clinton-Kaine Transition Project and president of the Center for American Progress, a progressive policy think tank. She’s also a rumored favorite for a position on Clinton’s potential White House staff. The structure has changed.

Policies 62

Policies Advocacy Study E-rate 62