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Students Go Behind the Scenes at the CMA Awards to Discover the Power of STEAM in a New Virtual Field Trip from Discovery Education and the Country Music Association 

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Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, the CMA Foundation focuses on providing sustainability, advocacy, and accountability within music education by investing in various resources for students, schools, and communities.  Inspired by the global media company Discovery, Inc., Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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Discovery Education and Leading Corporate and Nonprofit Partners Launch First-of-Its-Kind Initiative Supporting Sustainability

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About Discovery Education Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. Inspired by the global media company Warner Bros. Created in partnership with Honeywell, LyondellBasell, Nucor, Subaru of America, Inc., Discovery, Inc.

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Your Syllabus to SXSW EDU 2019 (and Where to Find Us!)

Edsurge

From facial-recognition cameras to web and social media filtering software, surveillance technologies are finding their foothold in schools across America. Department of Education, privacy advocacy groups and a school district explore how to find the right balance between the two ideals. Tuesday, March 5, 11 a.m. Why Not Both?

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10 Reasons to Think Before You Share Photos of Children Online – SULS0153

Shake Up Learning

This question comes up a lot in a book I’m reading, Growing Up Shared: How Parents Can Share Smarter on Social Media—and What You Can Do to Keep Your Family Safe in a No-Privacy World. Sharenting : the habitual use of social media to share news, images, etc. 3 Kinds of Parent Sharers . Casual proud parent.

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Educational Leadership for Social Good

EdTechTeam

Our teammate and Events Director, Al Thomas , a former principal himself, ran the Education Leaders Network Playground, which featured 28 sessions for leaders by leaders, and one session in particular stood out when we talked about it… a session called Leading EdTech Initiatives for Social Good by Jennifer Williams , author of Teach Boldly.

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9 Great Nonprofits to Support School Leaders

Tom Murray

When I got connected on social media, my lens was expanded and I became aware additional organizations, as well as their supporting tools and resources. CCSSO provides leadership, advocacy, and technical assistance on major educational issues. extra-state jurisdictions.

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

Hapara

We have to get involved in advocacy and stand up for ourselves, and we will see changes be made.” Review their website and social media. They continued, “Student voices are powerful. A voice is powerful. And it is because of our voices being heard, that we are seeing these changes. We have to show up.

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