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KICKBOARD AND OVERCOMING RACISM PARTNER TO INTRODUCE ADVANCING RACIAL EQUITY IN EDUCATION PROGRAM

techlearning

An opportunity gap occurs when race, class, English proficiency, or other factors perpetuate lower achievement and access. By increasing the cultural awareness of teachers, administrators, and staff, and enhancing their instruction and leadership, schools can transform educational opportunities, access, and outcomes for every student.

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Kickboard and Aperture Education Partner to Help Schools Use Student Behavior Data to Measure Social Emotional Learning

techlearning

28, 2018) — Social-emotional learning (SEL) company Aperture Education and Kickboard, which provides technology and coaching for school culture initiatives, have partnered to help schools collect, monitor and analyze data on 40 student behaviors that tie to the Devereux Student Strengths Assessment (the DESSA) core SEL competencies. (Feb.

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How Voice-Enabled Technology is Changing the Contours of Higher Education

Edsurge

Marissa's passion for education came early in her career when she was producing "edutainment" CD-ROM products for The Learning Company. It offers companionship for some and greater accessibility for those with disabilities. EdSurge: Why have we seen such rapid growth in the adoption of voice-enabled devices like the Amazon Echo?

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How to Provide Help

Digital Promise

Teachers can set up structures, habits, and routines that allow students to think deeply about and access the support they need — which can also give teachers more availability to home in on individual students and skills. General help resources are accessible to all students at all (or most) times. What Does “General Help” Look Like?

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Why the State of Surveillance in Schools Might Lead to the Next Equifax Disaster

Edsurge

Let’s follow Blaine throughout the rest of the day—and learn how his experiences mirror what happens in real life. Here is a little-known-fact, FERPA laws regarding a parent's right to access video footage is unclear. Other similar technologies include Kickboard and LiveSchool. Blaine scans his ID and enters the classroom.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

” Via Inside Higher Ed : “For-profit institutions that cater to service members see chance to connect with students in Senate-passed provision expanding access on military bases.” ” “ Kickboard Looking for New CEO,” Edsurge reports. ” Via The Chronicle of Higher Education : “ Santa J.