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. Previous studies have noted that schools serving well-off communities are more likely to offer computer science than less-resourced schools. I like the challenge.”

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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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Digital Promise

APRIL 29, 2019

Students can access learning materials outside of school. One of the most straightforward ways that technology contributes to equity in schools is ensuring that every student has access to learning materials, even outside of the classroom. Ensuring internet access outside of school. Here are some examples.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The tools and resources my students use must generate discussion and are often used in a team or partner setting, as I strongly believe that student interaction supports our instructional goals. I found Epic to be really helpful when using it for reports. Vooks : Vooks is a wonderful resource for the PK-2 grade teacher.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 20, 2022

A group of researchers at Stanford University spent the past year documenting how teaching and student services changed at Stanford during emergency remote learning, and their report , released today, argues that there’s been a shift in the institution’s identity as a result. I was certain it was not going to work.”

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Edsurge

JULY 22, 2020

Here is the full report.) Uneven access to devices makes getting assignments a challenge. 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. The data was then sent to Baker’s team at UPenn for analysis.

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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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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

That’s according to the 2021 State of Computer Science report jointly released last week by the Code.org Advocacy Coalition, Computer Science Teachers Association and the Expanding Computing Education Pathways Alliance. The figure is based on data from public high schools in 37 states, a first for the report. “It

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 4, 2020

After schools switched from physical instruction to remote learning in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, districts and state leaders assured families they would get devices for students and the technology resources needed to do schoolwork at home. If we can’t get every student access, that’s going to exacerbate the gaps even more.”

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Hapara

AUGUST 8, 2022

Have you ever considered creating your own open educational resources (OER)? Because these resources are open to use, when you share an OER, other educators across the globe can access it and use it in their classrooms. Let’s take a look at how to develop K-12 open educational resources. Similar resources.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The 7th annual report on K-12 computer science in the United States dropped today. Dig in to the whole report here. Gender Gap Challenge: The report addresses the persistent gender gap in computer science participation, with young women representing only around 30% of students in computer science courses. Across 35 states, 5.8%

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

In the 10th annual E-rate Trends Report , based on with a record-breaking 2,138 responses submitted by E-rate applicants, Funds For Learning offers an inside look at the efficacy and value of the federal E-rate program. ” Key 2020 report findings include: 1. ” Key 2020 report findings include: 1.

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Edsurge

MARCH 29, 2023

Instead, when appropriate, they give encouragement and share resources — like information for a food pantry, for example, if the caller mentions food insecurity. Leaders at organizations that offer crisis lines say the services are a good resource for teens, in addition to adults, who are experiencing distress.

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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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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

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

During a time when many kindergarten through 12th grade education leaders are facing many challenges, including teacher shortages , declining math and reading scores , funding issues, student mental health , and more, it’s critical that superintendents maximize their resources.

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Tom Murray

AUGUST 31, 2016

According to a report released by the Pew Research Center, approximately 5 of the 29 million households with school-aged children lack access to high quality broadband internet while at home. From Newark, New Jersey, to Los Angeles, California, groups are working to provide high speed access in federally funded housing areas.

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Accessibility Broadband Case Study Guidelines 242

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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The Hechinger Report

MAY 29, 2023

The change would, of course, be biggest for the nearly 700,000 incarcerated adults who will gain access to federal funds this July through the expansion of the Second Chance Pell program , in terms of lower rates of recidivism and increased hope. However, thoughtful support will mean nothing if we don’t increase access to programs.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

For public schools with scant resources, a 30-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio might finally make sense when every student is given an individualized, responsive curriculum powered by their teachers and AI. The post OPINION: Not enough students with dyslexia have access to high-quality reading and writing instruction. AI can help.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

They also must allow students to opt out of buying bundled books so they can find resources on their own if they prefer. Yet the contract terms for these subscription arrangements—which some publishers call “inclusive access” programs—raise questions about whether publishers and colleges pressure students into participating.

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Pearson Accessibility Course Report 137

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. Although young children are often interested in and engaged by science, teachers do not always receive the right training or resources to support this early interest.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 24, 2022

Compared to last spring, the NSCRC report also revealed a 6.5 Even if the right isn’t entirely responsible, it continues to help slam the gates on wider college access. Meanwhile, elite colleges that serve wealthier families are actually seeing a boost. percent decline in Black freshman.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Editor’s note : This story on 10 back-to-school resources for edtech leaders originally appeared on CoSN’s blog and is reposted here with permission. CoSN Resources on AI offer insight, advice and peer experiences that will guide EdTech leaders in harnessing the power of AI to enhance learning.

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eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2024

PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — TouchMath , a multisensory math program that makes learning crucial mathematical concepts accessible and clear for students who struggle to understand grade-level content, announces the launch of TouchMath Extend and Dyscalculia Extension. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo./PRNewswire-PRWeb/ While more than 45 U.S.

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Edsurge

MARCH 3, 2020

Open educational resources have gone global and may help make learning more accessible, equitable and inclusive around the world. So says the new Educause Horizon report , which identifies technologies and trends that are changing higher education. That’s where incubators come in. In the U.S.,

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Editor’s note : This story on 10 back-to-school resources for edtech leaders originally appeared on CoSN’s blog and is reposted here with permission. CoSN Resources on AI offer insight, advice and peer experiences that will guide EdTech leaders in harnessing the power of AI to enhance learning. Explore the Dashboard here.

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eSchool News

APRIL 20, 2021

million students from all 50 states, Renaissance’s midyear How Kids Are Performing report provides targeted insights to help educators accelerate spring and summer learning. Students at rural schools also saw the greatest improvement in achievement results between the fall and winter reports. Based on the assessment data of 3.8

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eSchool News

JULY 9, 2020

Coupled with drastic funding cuts and an uncertain future for the return to in-person learning, the need for quick-access information is more critical than ever. The pressure districts are under during this pandemic is unrivaled and compounded by the ever-increasing complexity of state and federal reporting submissions, including the CRDC.

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Data Accessibility EdTech Report 88

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Over the 10 years of the Read on myON collaboration, hundreds of thousands of children from birth through 8th grade have had free access to the myON platform. In addition to supporting teachers and curriculum staff, myON serves as a historical resource offering students a variety of books to encourage and build the love of reading.

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Accessibility Differentiated Instruction Elementary Assessment 96

Edsurge

MARCH 25, 2024

Without interoperability, data silos emerge, making it difficult for stakeholders to access and use the full range of capabilities offered by different edtech products. We plan to work on resources, tough conversations, pedagogical practices and grading policies. The possibilities are endless now that we have access to this data!

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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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eSchool News

MARCH 16, 2018

A federal report on students’ home access to digital learning resources is months late, and ed-tech groups say the delay is impeding efforts to close the homework gap. ” Next page: Why low-income students could be even more at risk for losing internet access. .” “This is critical.”

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Equitable, reliable, and robust broadband access both on and off campus is essential to support digital learning and prepare K-12 students for life and work. The declaration is a cornerstone of Broadband Imperative III: Driving Connectivity, Access and Student Success , a new report from SETDA.

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Edsurge

JUNE 24, 2020

He added that the disruption caused by the pandemic, “which disproportionately affects low-income learners and communities of color, combined with the increased demand for our product,” spurred his team to explore ways to make its product more affordable and accessible.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 29, 2022

The basic idea behind these peer support programs is straightforward: They rely on students trained to offer a listening ear to those who reach out, provide direct mentorship and guidance, or spot struggling students and help connect them with an adult or professional resources. We’re seeing much more digital remote options,” he said.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Tampa, FL – September 24, 2021 – The Washington Post reported 14 school shootings between March and June 2021 despite pandemic-related school closures. Vector LiveSafe is an advanced tip reporting and safety communication platform for organizations, including schools.

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