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How schools can help students overcome the digital divide

eSchool News

However, the study also found that educators lack centralized resources and direct support necessary to successfully overcome barriers to the digital divide. Addressing these will be critical to ensuring that school districts and digital navigator programs are effective in closing the digital divide for students.

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Unlocking the Power of Creativity and AI: Preparing Students for the Future Workforce

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Brian Johnsrud Global Head of Education Learning and Advocacy at Adobe The past two years have witnessed a notable surge in the use of artificial intelligence within education, marked by increased investment, deployment and integration into various educational practices. Teachers need strategies and thought partnerships.

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State Spotlight: Texas’ Student-Centered Response to COVID-19

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Last week , Excel in Ed hosted Commissioner Morat h and Jennifer Esterline , founder and director of Educate Texas’ Texas Education Grantmakers Advocacy Consortium , for a deep dive into about the state’s COVID-19 strategy and approach.? ? . Bridging the Digital Divide. Designing New School Models.

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Funding Edtech with the E-Rate Program and Grants

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a managing member of the Broadband Law Group, said there is “a lot going on at the state level with digital equity and getting the right connectivity.” She is a past board member and chair of CoSN and is Vice President of Advocacy and Programs for LACUE. Cynthia Schultz, Esq., Responding to Changing Needs and Funding Opportunities.

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eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 11 inspiring educators

eSchool News

Cleveland’s advocacy and perseverance extended beyond mental health services as she oversaw the district-wide launch of Hazel’s at-home physical health services, where students can meet with a medical provider virtually from the comfort of their own homes at no cost, regardless of insurance status.

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16 Great NonProfits Working to Support EdTech in Schools

Tom Murray

Common Sense Education provides digital literacy and citizenship programs to educators and school communities with a goal of empowering students to harness technology for learning and life. Formed in 1992, CoSN works to provide its members with the management, community building, and advocacy tools to be technology leaders in today’s schools.

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Not all towns are created equal, digitally

The Hechinger Report

Greeley offers a lens into how wide the digital divide in the US has become, how much it is contributing to a two-tiered society, and, perhaps most important, whether it can be bridged – something that will be crucial to keeping the country competitive in the global economy of tomorrow. Sign up for our Blended Learning newsletter.

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