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Compared to their white peers, Hispanic students are less likely to attend preschool, and more likely to attend low-performing public primary and secondary schools with inexperienced teachers and high leadership turnover. MORE
Bodo recognized the vast number of refugee children (and girls in particular) who have no access to the school system of the country from which they have fled. In 2010, I thought that technology might be the savior of education. MORE
We’re thrilled that middle and high school students in the area will have access to this enriching and engaging summer program, so they can be better prepared for college, careers, and beyond.” Boston — July 16, 2018—According to the BrookingsInstitution , U.S. MORE
Leave this field empty if you're human: Nearly half of first-generation students who did continue went to community colleges, which spend less per student than many public primary and secondary schools , and where the odds of ever graduating are also comparatively low. MORE
The MobyMax tablet runs on Android which means in addition to all of the great MobyMax curriculum, your students also have access to all of the happiness that Android brings. It’s always nice when new toys show up in the mail to review. MORE
Tips : While the activities reference the Science Journal app for data collection, if you have access to other types of devices you can still use these activities! What it is: Making & Science is an initiative by Google aimed at showing students that anyone can be a maker or a scientist. Using the featured Science Journal app (Android and Chromebook only), students can measure light, sound, and more. MORE
Teachers, you can get access for free to make sure that the apps are right before committing to a purchase for your students. What it is: I adore the DragonBox math apps ! I was first introduced to DragonBox through their Algebra app. MORE
During the edWebinar “ Simplify Digital Access in K-12: Learn How District Leaders Eliminate Barriers ,” the presenters discussed the importance of adopting a single sign-on program to manage digital access, the questions to ask when choosing a vendor, and tips for rolling out the new system. MORE
SHEG currently offers three impressive curricula that may be put to immediate use in secondary classrooms and libraries. MORE
The CoSN Meeting the Needs of Students Without Home Internet Access webinar on September 19, 2018 reflects the growing concern and call to action for school districts, business communities and state and federal government to address what has been termed as the homework gap. MORE
Most do not have access to a high-level laboratory such as the ones used for the winning contestants, creating a high visible barrier of entry to research for the average high school student. The accessibility of the topic allows ANYONE to produce meaningful results and impact the world. MORE
Yesterday IHE published an article about the “ inclusive access ” programs offered by most major textbook publishers. ” What problem does the inclusive access model purport to solve? And obviously, both inclusive access and OER are about solving the cost problem. MORE
When students get stuck, or need to check their work/understanding, not only do they have access to the answer, but also to the process. What it is: Photomath is an app available on the App Store and Google Play. MORE
Be sure to give your students access to My Simple Show in your Maker Space, it is a great option for students to choose! What it is: My Simple Show Video Creator lets students easily create professional level “explainer” videos. MORE
a Massachusetts-based non-profit organization helping schools provide their students with a variety of online and blended learning programs, has spurred institutions in Rhode Island and Vermont to give their students greater access to the wide array of VHS core and elective courses. MORE
This is a site that you’ll want to bookmark for easy access, and put on all of your students devices if you have a one-to-one environment. What it is: Adobe Spark is a collection of fantastic (free!) creative tools available online or as an app download. MORE
Higher education has found itself under increasing pressure to change that, just as has happened in elementary and secondary schools, where a battery of standardized tests constantly check in on what students know. Students in a class at Frederick Community College in Maryland. MORE
Choudhury, though, is adamant about the value of economic integration — and the importance of giving low-income students, in particular, access to educational options. K-12 News Curriculum poverty School choice Solutions STEM Technology access MORE
With people of color expected to make up a quarter of the state’s population by 2035, these gaps represent an economic threat to Minnesota; unless more residents get to and through college, there won’t be enough qualified workers to fill the jobs that require a post-secondary degree or certificate. “[O]ur To reach the state’s target, another 131,400 Minnesotans — two-thirds of them people of color—must earn a post-secondary credential. “As MORE
Residents must enroll in a post-secondary program full-time and meet with academic and family counselors at least twice a month. Higher Ed News Adult learning community college Higher education access Higher education affordability Higher education completion poverty Race Solutions MORE
Rural students, black and Hispanic students, and low-income students are less likely to have access to these courses. Only six states have an in-depth plan for increasing access to computer science classes, and only 22 states, including Mississippi, have standards for K-12 computer science. MORE
What it is: DOGO News is a great place for kids to learn about current events, read non-fiction articles, and access customized content that you curate. There is also a paid account option that includes some additional features that would be ideal if you use Google Classroom and would like to access ready-made assignments on DOGO. MORE
With the increasing cost of a post-secondary education, many students opt to delay or completely forego purchase of required. Original Image Source … and important steps to help you get there! MORE
We definitely want Newark students to feel like this is a place where they can come and succeed,” said Nancy Cantor, chancellor of Rutgers-Newark, which is playing a key role in the local drive to boost the share of city residents who hold college degrees and other post-secondary credentials from 12.2 MORE
The Advanced Placement program is offered across the United States, with students looking to participate because earning credits can offer additional post-secondary opportunities as well as college credits. MORE
College admissions experts praise the changes, particularly as the Common App faces new competition from The Coalition for Access, Affordability, and Success, an application system created last year to improve access for all students. Higher Ed News Higher education access MORE
“The completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid … is strongly associated with post-secondary enrollment,” Yarber read from the proclamation. K-12 News Higher education access Higher education affordability MORE
1 request wasn’t about academics but access to mental health services. And 52 of the district’s 59 buildings provide in-school access to mental health services. Are our students completing post-secondary education? MORE
In order to ensure that all students know how to navigate both their high school careers and the sea of post-secondary options available, schools need to focus on filling these gaps. This is the fifth post in the #WhoYouKnow blog series on the overlap of social capital, EdTech, and innovation. MORE
About one-third of all black collegians earn degrees in either a STEM-related (science, technology, engineering and math) field or in business, according to my analysis of integrated post-secondary education data system (IPEDS), the national dataset of college outcomes. MORE
If you don’t have access to a 1:1 environment, this would make a great center on classroom computers during a study on energy or even for whole-class play on an interactive whiteboard throughout a unit on energy. MORE
Nearly every state has set a goal for boosting the proportion of its population with post-secondary education; most are aiming for 55 to 65 percent by 2020 or 2025. Leave this field empty if you're human: The state also sent posters to local job-training centers and college access groups. MORE
Although the divide between the haves and the have-nots in this country has been widening for years, the 2016 presidential race and, in particular, the surprising victory by Donald Trump underscored the growing discontent caused by unequal access to the American Dream. MORE
Her scholarly work focuses on the circulation of ideas about race, sex, and gender via visual and material culture; her work for Yale's Center for Teaching and Learning supports the university's accessibility initiatives. Asking faculty to make their course materials accessible is challenging. MORE
From the teacher perspective, Seesaw makes it simple to access student work immediately from their own device. What it is: Seesaw is the first truly student centered/driven digital portfolio tool that I’ve seen. MORE
Beginning with foundational rational math concepts, Woot Math makes these necessary foundational skills accessible for all students. Do all of your students have access to a technology device? MORE
The OOP will provide an easy, accessible, context-driven map of the entire human knowledge landscape. Diversity Education News Featured Higher Education News Secondary Education Technology MORE
The condition has numerous names: secondary traumatic stress (STS), vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue. How Schools Can Acknowledge Secondary Trauma. Learn about additional individual and organization strategies for addressing secondary traumatic stress, compiled by the U.S. MORE
ClassPad can be accessed from tablets and computers. Students can access your materials through a unique URL. What it is: ClassPad is free online software that lets you digitize your math scratch paper. MORE
When students are finished, they save it to “My Projects” which is accessible in the 123D Design web and desktop app. If you are lucky enough to have access to a 3D printer, the kids can even print out their creations! MORE
At community colleges, which spend less per student than many public primary and secondary schools , and where the odds of graduating are also comparatively low, about four in 10 of the students are low income, according to the American Association of Community Colleges. MORE
MindShift
OCTOBER 7, 2018
The condition has numerous names: secondary traumatic stress (STS), vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue. How Schools Can Acknowledge Secondary Trauma. Learn about additional individual and organization strategies for addressing secondary traumatic stress, compiled by the U.S.
The Christensen Institute
JUNE 2, 2015
In order to ensure that all students know how to navigate both their high school careers and the sea of post-secondary options available, schools need to focus on filling these gaps. This is the fifth post in the #WhoYouKnow blog series on the overlap of social capital, EdTech, and innovation.
techlearning
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
The CoSN Meeting the Needs of Students Without Home Internet Access webinar on September 19, 2018 reflects the growing concern and call to action for school districts, business communities and state and federal government to address what has been termed as the homework gap.
iterating toward openness
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
Yesterday IHE published an article about the “ inclusive access ” programs offered by most major textbook publishers. ” What problem does the inclusive access model purport to solve? And obviously, both inclusive access and OER are about solving the cost problem.
edWeb.net
JULY 10, 2018
During the edWebinar “ Simplify Digital Access in K-12: Learn How District Leaders Eliminate Barriers ,” the presenters discussed the importance of adopting a single sign-on program to manage digital access, the questions to ask when choosing a vendor, and tips for rolling out the new system.
ProfHacker
MARCH 28, 2018
Her scholarly work focuses on the circulation of ideas about race, sex, and gender via visual and material culture; her work for Yale's Center for Teaching and Learning supports the university's accessibility initiatives. Asking faculty to make their course materials accessible is challenging.
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The Hechinger Report
NOVEMBER 17, 2016
Although the divide between the haves and the have-nots in this country has been widening for years, the 2016 presidential race and, in particular, the surprising victory by Donald Trump underscored the growing discontent caused by unequal access to the American Dream.
iLearn Technology
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
ClassPad can be accessed from tablets and computers. Students can access your materials through a unique URL. What it is: ClassPad is free online software that lets you digitize your math scratch paper.
techlearning
JULY 10, 2018
a Massachusetts-based non-profit organization helping schools provide their students with a variety of online and blended learning programs, has spurred institutions in Rhode Island and Vermont to give their students greater access to the wide array of VHS core and elective courses.
techlearning
JULY 16, 2018
We’re thrilled that middle and high school students in the area will have access to this enriching and engaging summer program, so they can be better prepared for college, careers, and beyond.” Boston — July 16, 2018—According to the BrookingsInstitution , U.S.
EdNews Daily
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
The OOP will provide an easy, accessible, context-driven map of the entire human knowledge landscape. Diversity Education News Featured Higher Education News Secondary Education Technology
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K-12 Schools - Education News
FEBRUARY 11, 2016
The Advanced Placement program is offered across the United States, with students looking to participate because earning credits can offer additional post-secondary opportunities as well as college credits.
EdNews Daily
AUGUST 4, 2016
Most do not have access to a high-level laboratory such as the ones used for the winning contestants, creating a high visible barrier of entry to research for the average high school student. The accessibility of the topic allows ANYONE to produce meaningful results and impact the world.
iLearn Technology
FEBRUARY 23, 2017
When students get stuck, or need to check their work/understanding, not only do they have access to the answer, but also to the process. What it is: Photomath is an app available on the App Store and Google Play.
iLearn Technology
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
Be sure to give your students access to My Simple Show in your Maker Space, it is a great option for students to choose! What it is: My Simple Show Video Creator lets students easily create professional level “explainer” videos.
iLearn Technology
JANUARY 2, 2017
This is a site that you’ll want to bookmark for easy access, and put on all of your students devices if you have a one-to-one environment. What it is: Adobe Spark is a collection of fantastic (free!) creative tools available online or as an app download.
iLearn Technology
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
Teachers, you can get access for free to make sure that the apps are right before committing to a purchase for your students. What it is: I adore the DragonBox math apps ! I was first introduced to DragonBox through their Algebra app.
iLearn Technology
JANUARY 2, 2018
What it is: DOGO News is a great place for kids to learn about current events, read non-fiction articles, and access customized content that you curate. There is also a paid account option that includes some additional features that would be ideal if you use Google Classroom and would like to access ready-made assignments on DOGO.
iLearn Technology
SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
From the teacher perspective, Seesaw makes it simple to access student work immediately from their own device. What it is: Seesaw is the first truly student centered/driven digital portfolio tool that I’ve seen.
iLearn Technology
NOVEMBER 2, 2015
Bodo recognized the vast number of refugee children (and girls in particular) who have no access to the school system of the country from which they have fled. In 2010, I thought that technology might be the savior of education.
iLearn Technology
FEBRUARY 24, 2016
Beginning with foundational rational math concepts, Woot Math makes these necessary foundational skills accessible for all students. Do all of your students have access to a technology device?
iLearn Technology
APRIL 10, 2017
Tips : While the activities reference the Science Journal app for data collection, if you have access to other types of devices you can still use these activities! What it is: Making & Science is an initiative by Google aimed at showing students that anyone can be a maker or a scientist. Using the featured Science Journal app (Android and Chromebook only), students can measure light, sound, and more.
iLearn Technology
JANUARY 17, 2017
If you don’t have access to a 1:1 environment, this would make a great center on classroom computers during a study on energy or even for whole-class play on an interactive whiteboard throughout a unit on energy.
iLearn Technology
APRIL 7, 2015
When students are finished, they save it to “My Projects” which is accessible in the 123D Design web and desktop app. If you are lucky enough to have access to a 3D printer, the kids can even print out their creations!
NeverEndingSearch
DECEMBER 20, 2017
SHEG currently offers three impressive curricula that may be put to immediate use in secondary classrooms and libraries.
The Hechinger Report
OCTOBER 22, 2018
Rural students, black and Hispanic students, and low-income students are less likely to have access to these courses. Only six states have an in-depth plan for increasing access to computer science classes, and only 22 states, including Mississippi, have standards for K-12 computer science.
iLearn Technology
DECEMBER 8, 2014
The MobyMax tablet runs on Android which means in addition to all of the great MobyMax curriculum, your students also have access to all of the happiness that Android brings. It’s always nice when new toys show up in the mail to review.
The Hechinger Report
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
Higher education has found itself under increasing pressure to change that, just as has happened in elementary and secondary schools, where a battery of standardized tests constantly check in on what students know. Students in a class at Frederick Community College in Maryland.
The Hechinger Report
JANUARY 14, 2019
With people of color expected to make up a quarter of the state’s population by 2035, these gaps represent an economic threat to Minnesota; unless more residents get to and through college, there won’t be enough qualified workers to fill the jobs that require a post-secondary degree or certificate. “[O]ur To reach the state’s target, another 131,400 Minnesotans — two-thirds of them people of color—must earn a post-secondary credential. “As
The Hechinger Report
DECEMBER 9, 2016
College admissions experts praise the changes, particularly as the Common App faces new competition from The Coalition for Access, Affordability, and Success, an application system created last year to improve access for all students. Higher Ed News Higher education access
The Hechinger Report
APRIL 22, 2018
Residents must enroll in a post-secondary program full-time and meet with academic and family counselors at least twice a month. Higher Ed News Adult learning community college Higher education access Higher education affordability Higher education completion poverty Race Solutions
The Hechinger Report
NOVEMBER 7, 2016
“The completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid … is strongly associated with post-secondary enrollment,” Yarber read from the proclamation. K-12 News Higher education access Higher education affordability
The Hechinger Report
APRIL 30, 2018
About one-third of all black collegians earn degrees in either a STEM-related (science, technology, engineering and math) field or in business, according to my analysis of integrated post-secondary education data system (IPEDS), the national dataset of college outcomes.
The Hechinger Report
MAY 2, 2018
We definitely want Newark students to feel like this is a place where they can come and succeed,” said Nancy Cantor, chancellor of Rutgers-Newark, which is playing a key role in the local drive to boost the share of city residents who hold college degrees and other post-secondary credentials from 12.2
The Hechinger Report
JULY 15, 2018
Choudhury, though, is adamant about the value of economic integration — and the importance of giving low-income students, in particular, access to educational options. K-12 News Curriculum poverty School choice Solutions STEM Technology access
The Hechinger Report
MARCH 29, 2018
Leave this field empty if you're human: Nearly half of first-generation students who did continue went to community colleges, which spend less per student than many public primary and secondary schools , and where the odds of ever graduating are also comparatively low.
The Hechinger Report
JULY 17, 2017
1 request wasn’t about academics but access to mental health services. And 52 of the district’s 59 buildings provide in-school access to mental health services. Are our students completing post-secondary education?
The Hechinger Report
MAY 14, 2018
Compared to their white peers, Hispanic students are less likely to attend preschool, and more likely to attend low-performing public primary and secondary schools with inexperienced teachers and high leadership turnover.
The Hechinger Report
APRIL 18, 2018
Nearly every state has set a goal for boosting the proportion of its population with post-secondary education; most are aiming for 55 to 65 percent by 2020 or 2025. Leave this field empty if you're human: The state also sent posters to local job-training centers and college access groups.
The Hechinger Report
DECEMBER 7, 2017
At community colleges, which spend less per student than many public primary and secondary schools , and where the odds of graduating are also comparatively low, about four in 10 of the students are low income, according to the American Association of Community Colleges.
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