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Millions of Students Are Still Without WiFi and Tech—Why Haven’t Policymakers Stepped Up?

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They just weren’t ready for distance learning, and a big part of that was that too many students lacked adequate WiFi access to get to virtual class. These new amendments require the State Superintendent to survey education institutions to understand students' access to computing devices and broadband connections.

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SLIDE: data, interactive tools, and an equity wake-up call (Part 1)

NeverEndingSearch

Data Speaks: Addressing Equity of Access to School Librarians for Students. On Facebook and Twitter. Kachel, Debra E. Teacher Librarian 48 (3): 49-52. Kachel, Debra E., and Keith Curry Lance. The Status of State Support of School Library Programs.”

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The SLIDE Study: A chat with Deb Kachel (Part 2)

NeverEndingSearch

In Pennsylvania we have a guideline that suggests one certified librarian per district. We also have evidence here in Pennsylvania, that at least one district claims they meet the staffing guideline because they point to a full-time classroom teacher who just happens to hold a school library certification. Ten states and D.C.

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K-12 Leaders on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI

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The group shared guidelines from the CoSN/AASA EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative, which were created to help school leaders implement policies to address AI/generative AI in schools. For Miyashiro, access to AI for students is an ethical issue that addresses equity and fairness.

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Future Ready update adds new resources and PD for leaders

eSchool News

Instead, the idea of connectivity envisioned for the future is that technology will serve as a means to connect students to teachers, and allow all students to experience the same access to their interests regardless of demographics.

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Future Ready update adds new resources and PD for leaders

eSchool News

Instead, the idea of connectivity envisioned for the future is that technology will serve as a means to connect students to teachers, and allow all students to experience the same access to their interests regardless of demographics.