Tom Murray

MAY 23, 2018

Over the past few years, districts have been working diligently to close the access gap (coined in D.C. The statistics regarding the need are clear and I believe that equity in access is one of the main issues facing school leaders today. EveryoneOn.org is a non-profit that works to support families in obtaining access at home.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 11, 2019

I haven’t written much about IoT (the Internet of Things–see the end of this article for more resources on IoT) and education. The schools that do place emphasis on the needs of their students often have programs that encourage accessibility as well as accessible classrooms. Adapting Physical Learning Spaces.

Accessibility 188

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Kitaboo on EdTech

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The publishing industry is undergoing a major change as more and more readers prefer eBooks over printed books. They offer access to a vast selection of eBooks across different genres, languages, and formats. With eBook reader devices, readers can: Access a wide range of eBooks from different sources and genres at their fingertips.

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eSchool News

APRIL 28, 2021

(Wednesday, April 28, 2021) — Discovery Education – the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms – today launched the new Social-Emotional Learning Coalition. The Allstate Foundation and National AfterSchool Association are anchor partners.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 9, 2023

We have this resource that gives this for us to learn.” These caregivers — mostly women and largely invisible within the broader child care ecosystem — are often isolated in their homes and can’t always access the funding and training critical to offering the best care possible during a pivotal time of children’s brain development.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2021

and anchored in schools by Discovery Education – marks its second anniversary by welcoming new members and offering educators, students, and families nationwide an expanded collection of no-cost digital resources. To date, the STEM Careers Coalition has reached more than 4.5 View the complete list of STEM Career Coalition partners here.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The collection of dynamic on-demand resources showcasing careers of Black professionals across an array of STEM industries and supports educators’ efforts to drive deeper student engagement by connecting classroom lessons to the real-world.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 24, 2022

The campaign to defund state universities was launched in earnest in the1960s, when California Governor Ronald Reagan severely slashed the state’s higher ed budget, moving from generous public support to relying on limited student family resources, a move that started the nationwide shift in American higher ed.

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eSchool News

APRIL 8, 2024

Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education —the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital resources nurture student curiosity and drive deeper engagement in instruction—presents educators a wide array of new, free digital resources to support National Financial Capability Month activities.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

JANUARY 30, 2024

Mutual customers will be able to access complementary materials for children’s and young adult titles from their school library catalogs Schools with a mission to enhance student reading success will be pleased with the latest integration announced today between TeachingBooks Keep Reading TeachingBooks and The Library Corporation Announce New Collaboration (..)

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The advances in cloud-based applications have helped make the everyday processes of education more collaborative, accessible, and flexible. Wherever students happen to be studying STEM — in the classroom, on field trips, or from home — they have access to the resources of the physical classroom. trillion over the next decade.

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STEM Industry Software Tools 355

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Discovery Education and leading corporate and community partners are partnering to offer engaging, no-cost digital learning resources to students, teachers, and families to support National STEM Day observances. The STEM Careers Coalition is a leading contributor to the vast array of new STEM-focused resources now available.

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Neo LMS

JULY 29, 2021

A recent report shared by Google and KPMG reveals that the education tech industry would cater to about 9.6 With this understanding, the edtech industry should ensure that technology and remote learning are essential aspects of PD (professional development). million users and record a market share of $1.96

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EdTech Education Industry Digital Divide 389

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

. — Discovery Education today unveiled a new collection of engaging, high-quality digital learning resources supporting Black History Month observances. Each episode is paired with Ready-to-Use Lessons and PDF activities that align with the topics covered and features additional historical context and primary source resources.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

APRIL 18, 2024

In this new phase of partnership, teachers and students in grades K-12 will receive access to a Keep Reading Arizona School District Supports Innovative Teaching and Learning with New EdTech Resources The post Arizona School District Supports Innovative Teaching and Learning with New EdTech Resources appeared first on American Consortium for Equity (..)

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eSchool News

APRIL 12, 2024

In response to this national crisis, Congress provided a total of over $52 billion dollars in additional funding to stabilize the ECE field and ensure that eligible families were still able to access care. Differing from K-12 education, the ECE field comprises many different programs and funding streams, which vary from state to state.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 16, 2024

As a student, you may prioritize portability and battery life, but as you transition into your career, performance and compatibility with industry-standard software become more critical. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. It’s also important to consider the longevity and adaptability of your tech choices.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 30, 2020

This problem has the potential to question our entire industry, or at least put it into question,” says Adel Lelo, a senior principal product manager at Western Governors University. We are letting this industry turn every legitimate educational institution into a diploma mill,” says Bertram Gallant. to combat contract cheating.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Even after 144 years, Ward’s Science continues to be a leading provider of a full range of science products, kits, and resources for AP Science, Biology, Chemistry, Digital Science, Earth Science, Physics, and more for elementary-age students through High School (and beyond)–including Makerspace environments.

STEM 209

STEM Resources Robotics Digital Citizenship 209

Edsurge

OCTOBER 24, 2019

And some credit it for helping kick-start a trend—now known as open educational resources, or OER—that has sent shockwaves through the traditional publishing industry. Yet the nonprofit is also developing its own software designed to undercut the courseware industry, charging just $10 per student. colleges use at least one.

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Industry OER Course Company 101

eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2023

Cabin John MD – Early learning leader, Learning Without Tears, today affirmed that equity and access are at the core of Phonics, Reading, and Me —its K–3 supplemental literacy program designed to help students learn the skills they need to become proficient readers.

Accessibility 98

Accessibility Learning EdTech Company 98

eSchool News

MARCH 2, 2023

Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education and its social impact partners are offering educators and students nationwide a variety of free, STEM-focused resources to support celebrations of Women’s History Month. Educators can supplement these career profiles with lesson plans, engaging activities, and career mapping resources.

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STEM Resources Education Industry 98

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

The STEM Careers Coalition – the first-of-its-kind national STEM initiative powered by corporate leaders and anchored in schools by Discovery Education – marks its first anniversary by welcoming new members to the growing coalition and by offering educators, students, and families nationwide access to a host of new, no-cost digital resources.

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STEM Resources Social Media Industry 91

Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2024

Stacie Johnson Leader of Professional Development at Khan Academy Johnsrud: The World Economic Forum this past year reported that creative thinking is the number-one skill needed across industries globally in the next five years. Stacie Johnson AI can bring access in a way that we've never had before.

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Khan Academy Adobe Advocacy Assessment 188

Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

The post Google Accessibility Tools to Reach ALL Learners – SULS049 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Accessibility is and should be a huge topic of discussion across multiple industries but especially in learning. Ever wondered how you can use Chrome, Chromebooks, and Docs to create a more accessible classroom?

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Discovery Education and select social impact partners are offering engaging, high-quality digital learning resources to students and teachers to support observances of National STEM Day. Discovery Education offers educators, students, and families hundreds of no-cost resources tailored to STEM teaching and learning wherever it takes place.

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STEM Resources Education EdTech 92

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

SILVER SPRING, MD (Wednesday, September 29, 2021) – Members of the STEM Careers Coalition – the first-of-its-kind national STEM initiative powered by corporate leaders and anchored in schools by Discovery Education – are helping students and educators explore modern manufacturing with no-cost resources designed to celebrate Manufacturing (MFG) Day.

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STEM Resources Classroom Industry 102

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

The array of on-demand resources and an engaging event both introduce and deepen students’ connections to STEM through real-world content. The STEM Careers Coalition presents educators a new array of resources to connect students to the Black professionals leading STEM innovation.” Discovery Education is the worldwide?EdTech?leader

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STEM Resources Industry EdTech 98

EdTech4Beginners

JULY 21, 2023

The Edtech industry is worth over $340 billion , and its value will keep rising as digital learning becomes even more common. This is good news for those in the industry. But what do these sites have in common besides being great resources for digital learning? There are resources that can make this easy for you.

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EdTech Strategy Khan Academy Udemy 246

Digital Promise

JANUARY 27, 2022

Though an estimated one-third of US workers across industries and occupations would benefit from developing digital skills—particularly among workers of color —fewer than 10 percent of people who need digital skills training and support are able to access education services due to longstanding systemic inequities.

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Social Media Mobility Digital Badges Facebook 258

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The aim is to make it easier for teachers to integrate VR and AR resources into their existing instruction by equipping teachers with the tools they need to be able to teach within that environment. The ELMO Board allows educators to capture ideas and enable student engagement while sharing digital resources.

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Edsurge

JULY 15, 2020

But challenges immediately arose: teachers’ technology capacity, student access and parental involvement. New Resources Predictably, one of the earliest and loudest demands in the wake of recent school closures was for quality digital resources. Of course, the resources themselves are not the problem.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

In an industry that values innovation, cutting-edge design, and lightning response to changing market needs, how can edtech products demonstrate their effectiveness? While efficacy studies play an important role in determining product quality, they require a tremendous amount of time and resources.

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EdTech Report Case Study Outcomes 277

Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2024

McGrath’s background as a former budget manager and director in both for-profit and not-for-profit higher education and experience in financial and operational planning consulting across various industries positions him well to support higher ed institutions as they address planning challenges. “We

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

In the edLeader Panel, “ Choosing Equitable, High-Quality STEM Curricula and the Impact It Can Have ,” district- and state-level STEM leaders discussed how to create inclusive and accessible schoolwide STEM programs that benefit all students. Open and Accessible STEM Benefits All Students. Preparing Educators to Teach STEM.

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STEM Accessibility Elementary Training 84

American Consortium for Equity in Education

APRIL 3, 2024

Thanks to this new collaboration, teachers and students in KFCSD’s high school science classes will soon have access to two Keep Reading Oregon’s Klamath Falls City Schools Enhances Science Instruction with New, State-of-the-Art Resources from Discovery Education The post Oregon’s Klamath Falls City Schools Enhances Science Instruction with New, State-of-the-Art (..)

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Resources EdTech Education Accessibility 52

Digital Promise

OCTOBER 6, 2022

During the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic, many school districts were quick to send devices home with students and to provide digital resources that may have been engaging, but may not have been as “data safe” as districts thought. students were using in our school district were keeping student data safe.

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