EdTech Magazine

MARCH 2, 2022

Despite the leaps made in Internet of Things devices and educational technology, a report by Boston Consulting Group estimated 12 million students don’t have adequate internet access at home. Without it, these K–12 students can’t connect to remote classes…

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Teachers and practitioners don’t get access to best practices that come from research, and we have to fix that. Katie Brown, Founder and Chief Education Officer, EnGen. At the same time, companies are better able to articulate the intended educational outcomes of their product. Find out more of what we learned in the new report.

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 18, 2024

As EdTech evolves, the ViewSonic Education Ecosystem unites with educators to empower them and unlock new possibilities in education. Keep reading on to discover all you need to know about what an Education Ecosystem is and how it will benefit your School. Or, discover ViewSonic’s complete range of education solutions.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Wednesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. But computer science lessons like the ones at Dzantik’i Heeni Middle School are relatively rare.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Computer science has a wider footprint in schools than ever before, but there are differences when it comes to who has access to computer courses and who’s enrolling. Looking to a Tech-Driven Future The report makes a case for computer science as part of the solution for pandemic-related learning loss, touting its high level of engagement.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The 7th annual report on K-12 computer science in the United States dropped today. It provides an update on national and state-level computer science education policy, including policy trends, maps, state summaries, and implementation data. Dig in to the whole report here. Scroll down for some takeaways and data highlights.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Some may say 2020 is the year of educational technology. When COVID-19 pushed schools to go remote, educators and students became more reliant on technology than ever before. The transition to this learning environment also revealed new insights on the state of technology in education. Here are key findings from their report.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

I have written in the past about parent questions concerning technology in education , but always from the perspective of a teacher at the classroom. So I asked my grad school students: What questions do parents ask you about technology and education ? Offer support to the victim and report the bullying.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Higher Education newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Thursday with trends and top stories about higher education. I think even non-education nerds would agree!) Thank you for sticking with The Hechinger Report as we tried to make sense of it all.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 16, 2021

The pivot to emergency remote learning differed greatly from what is considered high-quality online education, said Deb Adair, executive director of Quality Matters, a nonprofit that seeks to measure and guarantee quality in online courses.?Top-notch Alejandra Acosta, higher education policy analyst, New America.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The educational technology landscape is rapidly evolving. School districts can’t afford to lag behind, especially with the coronavirus pandemic spotlighting gaps in technology access, adoption and security during remote learning. Yet budget remains a top concern for educational leaders across the country.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2023

At the time, nearly 16 million students in the United States lacked home internet access, according to a widely cited report from Common Sense Media. Despite incremental progress made to narrow the digital divide, students’ success today hinges on having access to a connected device and high-speed internet in the classroom and at home.

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Edsurge

MARCH 25, 2024

In the realm of education, it means breaking down barriers so that educational technologies and data systems can collaborate effectively, ultimately enhancing the educational experience for leaders, staff, specialists, teachers, students and parents. The best advice is to start with a solid use case.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Higher education may never be the same after the COVID-19 pandemic, and that’s true even for the most elite colleges. The 87-page report is informed by interviews with 59 administrators and faculty, as well as a survey of 6,000 students. And with the campus closed, access to instruction became uneven for different kinds of students.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 29, 2019

It removes barriers to learning materials, supports students where they are across varied learning contexts and needs, and gives educators more insight into the learning environments they’re creating. Students can access learning materials outside of school. Educators and district leaders can use data to make informed decisions.

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eSchool News

MAY 20, 2022

In a report released today, data suggest that compared to the national average, students enrolled in NMSI-supported Advanced Placement® courses are more likely to further their education and earn STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) degrees. View the full impact report here. A recent report shows that the U.S.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 6, 2022

That’s one of the main findings of a new report by the American Institute for Research , (AIR), which looks at strategies to improve science teaching in the early grades. These findings could be helpful as schools and teacher preparation programs look for ways to improve science education, particularly in the early grades.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

AUGUST 22, 2022

A MENTAL WELNESS REPORT FROM ALAS, THE ASSOCIATION OF LATINO ADMINISTRATORS AND SUPTS featuring Dr Maria Armstrong Executive Director of ALAS and Dr. Leslie Torres-Rodriguez, Superintendent of Hartford CT Public Schools Everything we do is linked at the. Keep Reading A MENTAL WELLNESS REPORT FROM ALAS.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Wednesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. It’s important for us in education research to look at that history,” Skinner said. Subscribe today!

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2023

Nearly every list of major IT or educational technology issues for 2023 includes the need to further harden educational systems and infrastructure. The evening news commonly reports on cyberattacks against pipelines, government systems, and other vital services. Cybercrime cost more than $6.9 billion in 2021.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

OCTOBER 6, 2022

COSN AND NSPRA :A SOCIAL MEDIA SURVEY REPORT on CONTROLLING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT MESSAGING IN SOCIAL MEDIA.We The post COSN AND NSPRA :A SOCIAL MEDIA SURVEY REPORT appeared first on Equity & Access Pre K-12 | The American Consortium for Equity in Education. More at [link].

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

In a year of continued challenges for educators, advocates for computer science education are serving up some good news. The figure is based on data from public high schools in 37 states, a first for the report. “It Thirty-one states have adopted policies in support of computer science education and funding during that time.

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Edsurge

JULY 22, 2020

Baker’s experience was reflected in the results of a survey sent by BrightBytes, an education data company, from April to June 15. Here is the full report.) Uneven access to devices makes getting assignments a challenge. About 1 in 5 students said it is “sometimes” or “never” easy to access assignments and classwork remotely.

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MIND Research Institute

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Even as the national math crisis continues to raise concerns, we're more hopeful than ever that our unparalleled approach and provision of equitable access to learning math will enable our students to succeed. And we do so by revolutionizing math education. We're in a pivotal moment and are more committed than ever.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

And as video dominates online instruction, more educators need easy-to-use resources for video creation. All in this Edtech Reports Recap. On the home front, three organizations have released a “guidebook” to help schools and states close the internet access and device gap. That Broadband Gap Bar?

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eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2023

Data access is critical when educators need to make informed decisions about curriculum, assessments, academic and social-emotional interventions, and more. So how are superintendents using data–and can they access it quickly and effectively in order to use it? Here are some top lessons from that poll: 1.

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eSchool News

APRIL 12, 2024

How to find the right edtech tools for public schools For more news on funding, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Fasten your seatbelts. The past few years in the early care and education (ECE) space have been a figurative roller coaster ride of ups and downs when it comes to the availability and distribution of public funds.

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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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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 4, 2020

Students who haven’t had access to technology since mid-March could face significant problems, said Karen Cator, CEO of Digital Promise, a nonprofit that works for innovation in schools. “If If we can’t get every student access, that’s going to exacerbate the gaps even more.”

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eSchool News

JUNE 4, 2021

Coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, some parents of children enrolled in public schools have made, or are considering making, moves to alternative modes of education. Census Bureau reported that 11.1 percent of households with school-age children reported homeschooling, double the prior year’s figure. In March 2021, the U.S.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Over the last two-and-a-half years, students’ math and reading scores saw a historic decline, according to the results of a Congressionally-mandated test—known as the “nation’s report card.” Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, in a briefing with reporters, called the results “appalling and unacceptable.”

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The Need for AI Literacy in Education The rapidly evolving space of artificial intelligence (AI) requires school and district leaders to make sense of how emerging technology applications, including those that use generative AI (Gen AI), are being integrated into schools and districts across the United States.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 17, 2024

As someone who’s been a college access professional for nearly a quarter century, it was eye-opening. The support that counselors and other college access professionals provide will continue to be essential in keeping students engaged and motivated to pursue their postsecondary goals during this FAFSA upheaval.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 29, 2023

Done right, this could be a pivotal moment for higher education to also revamp the postsecondary experience for other underserved learners, including those coming from underresourced rural areas and environments that lack college preparation programming. However, thoughtful support will mean nothing if we don’t increase access to programs.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 3, 2023

“We’re setting up a structure that uses an objective measure to ensure that students who are already showing that they are capable are being put on that advanced math pathway,” said Jennifer Saenz, a policy director with the E3 Alliance, an education collaborative based in Austin, which advocated for the new Texas law.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 12, 2022

Elementary school principals have reported that recess has a positive impact on students’ ability to focus. However, even a brief amount of recess is far from guaranteed in schools nationwide, as I reported in a story published last week on the practice of withholding recess. Kentucky does not have a law protecting recess.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The Alabama State Department of Education Child Nutrition Programs (ALSDE CNP) reports growing success with its selected statewide school nutrition solution since announcing it in February 2022. Keep Reading Alabama State Department of Education Reports Success with LINQ’s Nutrition Solution, TITAN.

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