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When the Variability of All Learners Is Addressed

Edsurge

Bringing together more than 100 organizations across the fields of disability advocacy, special education, civil rights and K-12 nonprofits, the Educating All Learners Alliance (EALA) is one such network formed to ensure equity and support for students with disabilities and learning differences across education environments. percent to 22.5

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A Tale of Two American Education Systems: An Edtech Investor’s Perspective

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According to the Code.org Advocacy Coalition , across 24 states, only 27 percent of schools serving low-income students offer computer science courses, compared to 41 percent of schools serving their high-income peers. And it means funding companies and founders who are committed to closing the digital divide.

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Why student Cameron Samuels challenged their school’s internet filter and censorship

Hapara

In an NBC News article , Cameron described that first school board meeting. We have to get involved in advocacy and stand up for ourselves, and we will see changes be made.” For example, let’s say a learner is performing research for a health class project. They were the only student, and no one applauded after they spoke.

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A New Curriculum Helps Students With Disabilities Transition to Life After High School

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For example, James* has a 20-year-old daughter named Christina, who has severe cognitive delays. Now, close to 20 students from the local school district have meaningful, inclusive, paid employment assembling and packing materials for a variety of companies. For example, some high schools have alternate high school diploma programs.

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Could a ROWE (Results-Only Work Environment) be right for your classroom?

The Cornerstone for Teachers

They were curious if framing employees’ work by their results (instead of “you have to be at your desk from X to Y”) would improve both company outcomes and employees’ experiences. Founding CultureRx , home of the Results-Only Work Environment, Thompson and Ressler have helped other companies shift to this sort of a model.

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Effective Intervention for Students with Dyslexia

EdNews Daily

Self Advocacy and Resources for Students. For example, as previously mentioned, many students with dyslexia tend to read less because it’s so hard for them. at Lexia Learning, a Rosetta Stone company. That way, teachers know how to tailor instruction and help students find resources.

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Trade Shows: When to Go and What to Do When You Get There

edWeb.net

Attending trade shows seems like an absolute must for educational publishers; the cost, personnel, and logistics can be obstacles for even the larger companies. First, since no company can attend every event, staff should meet to discuss event strategy every year ahead of trade show season. About the Presenters.

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