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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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5 Best Practices for STEM Education Spaces

EdTech Magazine

Research from School Library Journal indicates that maker activities at elementary and middle schools increased by 4 percent from 2014 to 2017. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Makerspaces — a key element of STEM education — are popping up in classrooms and libraries across the U.S.

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CoderZ Named 2020 Tech Edvocate Award Winner for Best Coding App or Tool

eSchool News

This is the fourth year of the Tech Edvocate Awards, which recognizes outstanding edtech products that support students across the Pre-K-20 sector by catering to identified classroom and learning needs. A complete list of winners of the 2020 Tech Edvocate Awards can be found here.

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Osmo From BYJU’s Names Peter Glovin Senior Vice President of Educational Sales

eSchool News

In this role, Glovin, a seasoned senior edtech sales executive, will develop and implement a U.S. Peter’s proven background in edtech sales and business development will undoubtedly help open doors for Osmo in the education field,” says Cherian Thomas, Senior Vice President of International Business at Osmo from BYJU’S.

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9 Great Nonprofits to Support School Leaders

Tom Murray

The Alliance for Excellent Education is a Washington, DC–based national policy, practice, and advocacy organization dedicated to ensuring that all students, particularly those who are traditionally underserved, graduate from high school ready for success in college, work, and citizenship. extra-state jurisdictions.

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David, Goliath, and the Future of the U.S. K-12 OER Movement

Doug Levin

K-12 system, the context for OER will vary across states and districts, across institutional types (regular public schools, charter schools, and private schools), across school levels (elementary, middle and high school), and across technological reliance and sophistication of schools (online/blended programs versus more traditional classrooms).

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Abbott Elementary and a push for Black educator representation

eSchool News

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on equity, edtech innovation, immersive learning, and the science of reading. This advocacy is especially critical for Black teachers and Black male teachers in particular, he added. Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. We need Black teachers.