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How one city closed the digital divide for nearly all its students

The Hechinger Report

We have this huge digital divide that’s making it hard for [students] to get their education,” she said. David Silver, the director of education for the mayor’s office, said people talked about the digital divide, but there had never been enough energy to tackle it. Credit: Javeria Salman/ The Hechinger Report. “We

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OPINION: Creating better post-pandemic education for English learners

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While a striking amount of uncertainty remains, experts largely agree on one thing: Pandemic education has exacted the greatest tolls from the children of historically marginalized groups. If schools aren’t sure how to begin, they should work harder to connect with English learners’ families — in linguistically and culturally competent ways.

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Rally to Restore Philadelphia School Librarians: Responses, reflections, and resources

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Effective use of these e-resources requires time to learn how to navigate and search each one. In addition, school librarians teach students and faculty alike how to integrate these digital resources into their teaching and learning. He discussed the digital divide with them. This group is protesting.

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Digital Equity: It’s More Than Just Student Access

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Living digital equity involves thinking of each child and their individual and communal needs and actively seeking to provide access, resources, opportunity, standards, and support to all children, “especially groups that are and have been historically marginalized.” A student at William J. Palmer High School calibrates the VR system.

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Funding School Services in the Midst of Multiple Crises

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These types of arrangements require effective partnering with unions and community groups, in order to identify solutions and reach agreements while dealing with budget shortfalls. She pointed out that the legislation was passed quickly and without a lot of accountability, leaving a lot of the details to be figured out later.

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Inclusive Education: Creating Learning Experiences For Every Child

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Leaning on local advocacy groups or representatives for regular updates saves time and keeps you informed. Resources Get started by using technology to bridge access and close the digital divide. Leverage Legislation Staying abreast of changing guidelines can be a full-time task.

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A Tiny Microbe Upends Decades of Learning

The Hechinger Report

After dealing with the first priority — making sure students were safe and fed — schools had to figure out how to keep the learning alive. But America’s persistent digital divide has greatly hampered efforts toward this goal. “We’re all going to have to try things and give each other grace.”. Inequity looms large.