Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

With no additional mental health money allocated by the state of Texas, for example, Houston's school district will lose seven “intensive mental health specialists” after funds run out. The deadline to spend pandemic relief funds has indeed started the countdown to the end of some school-based services.

Resources 178

Resources Advocacy Secondary Report 178

eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2024

While one client may want to pursue a skill like handwriting, another may be more interested in developing self-advocacy, decision-making, or goal setting skills. The reality is that OTs can assist people in many areas depending on clients’ needs and environments.

Advocacy 125

Advocacy Secondary Study Training 125

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 19, 2017

The desire to increase agency in the form of voice, choice, and advocacy should be viewed as just as important for educators (teachers and administrators) as it is for students. Have a back channel established and monitored using a tool like TodaysMeet to take educator voice to the next level.

Advocacy 178

Advocacy Digital Badges Education Meeting 178

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

However, VR acts as a “phenomenally effective learning tool” that helps students connect with issues and ecosystems that they do not have a chance to encounter first-hand. For example, teachers can use VR to simulate extreme weather conditions that affect drivers like snow, heatwaves, and flooding.

STEM 120

STEM Advocacy Digital Learning Examples 120

Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2022

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. [W]hen

UDL 166

UDL EdTech Student Engagement Advocacy 166

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 17, 2024

Students who are permanent residents, for example, have struggled to enter their information on the form after entering their green card number. For example, a number of my colleagues in New York City have started an email FAFSA support group in which we share updates, screenshots and other information. This work must move forward.

Accessibility 79

Accessibility Advocacy Social Media Report 79

Digital Promise

APRIL 29, 2019

Technology isn’t the only tool we can use to create equitable learning environments, but there are a few ways it can assist in that mission. Students and educators have more tools to create a learning environment that fosters personalized learning. Here are some examples. Students can access learning materials outside of school.

Accessibility 334

Accessibility Technology E-rate Data 334

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

For example, Georgia State University, which serves many students of color and low-income students, has improved its graduation rate by investing in academic advising and a predictive analytics system that identifies students who may be struggling. Several institutions have already had success putting these kinds of programs into action.

Advocacy 180

Advocacy Policies Course Accessibility 180

Edsurge

JANUARY 28, 2020

More than 40 colleges have said they do not use facial recognition technology on campus and stated they have no plans to do so, according to a new “ scorecard ” published Tuesday by an advocacy campaign titled Ban Facial Recognition on Campus. So far, more than 30 of the contacted colleges have yet to respond or have declined to comment.

Groups 82

Groups Advocacy Company Mobility 82

A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 18, 2016

We were able to transform the learning culture of a traditional school and in the process got results while becoming an example that others emulated. It is driven by choice, voice, and advocacy. Advocacy, choice, and voice should occur in the classroom as well as the school setting. What would you add?

Advocacy 150

Advocacy Edmodo BYOD Assessment 150

Dangerously Irrelevant

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Unfortunately, two decades after the Internet became accessible to the masses, many educators still are slow to realize the possibilities that accompany our new digital tools and online environments. Tales of “Bad Twitter” are legion, for example. I can attest that there is great power in being engaged in relevant online communities.

Social Media 262

Social Media Advocacy Twitter Facebook 262

Edsurge

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Such incidents end up causing great expense and learning loss for already stressed out students, since schools have to shut down critical tech tools as they investigate and shore up systems. I think generally things are pretty good,” says Taryn Hochleitner, associate director for policy and advocacy at the Data Quality Campaign. “I

Data 121

Data Advocacy Policies Trends 121

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The Yale survey of more than 300 undergrad and graduate students ages 18 to 35 found that students who participate in “collective action” — like involvement in advocacy groups or educating others about climate change — report lower levels of climate anxiety than those who only take part in individual actions like recycling or saving energy.

Survey 175

Survey Advocacy Study Social Media 175

Waterford

APRIL 10, 2020

Self-care activities can be small- to large-scale habits, with examples ranging from packing a healthy lunch to waking up early every day to do a mindfulness meditation before work. People in caregiving positions like teachers, for example, often find it easier to tell others to take care of their health than to do so themselves.[7]

How To 360

How To Handbook Strategy Advocacy 360

Edsurge

DECEMBER 31, 2020

It has also forced school leaders to become more creative, outspoken and innovative in their advocacy and leadership—lessons they will take with them to help drive change in 2021. They’ve strengthened their resolve as leaders and set the example for other decision-makers in their communities. People are resilient.

Learning 183

Learning Assessment Advocacy System 183

Edsurge

JANUARY 27, 2023

This workshop is part of a tech ambassador program, which builds technology advocacy across the district. One of my roles is to meet with teams of teachers to develop them as teacher-leaders in their buildings, as they learn to transform classroom practices with the intentional use of digital tools.

Professional Learning 193

Professional Learning Elementary Meeting Survey 193

N2Y

MAY 13, 2021

For example, transition services and goals can address areas that include: Communication. For example, rules are in place that dictate how many hours a person may work if they are receiving SSI, Medicaid, or Medicare. Transition planning tools. Daily living skills. Employment opportunities. Functional vocational evaluations.

Advocacy 87

Advocacy System Outcomes Training 87

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 28, 2024

Since the Supreme Court abolished affirmative action last June, selective colleges and universities have had to dismantle their most effective tools for pursuing racially and ethnically diverse student bodies. Other programs, like ASAP and ACE , have helped to significantly improve degree completion at associate and baccalaureate colleges.

Education 82

Education Advocacy Mobility Report 82

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 27, 2023

He had to get help from an advocacy group called College Possible to pay his rent. An athlete while he was in college, Agyei had to work to pay some of his expenses and needed help from an advocacy group to keep paying his rent as his tuition increased. Meanwhile, he noticed that his bills from the college kept going up. Miguel Agyei.

Advocacy 136

Advocacy Data Trends Report 136

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

We also know that students love to explore their career interests through ‘real life’ examples. 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. 

Industry 95

Industry Advocacy Education EdTech 95

eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2022

She is extremely deserving of this scholarship and is a prime example of the wonderful graduates our nation’s urban public schools produce. Ayana demonstrates a remarkable commitment to her studies, her advocacy work, and her community. We honor her accomplishments and wish her all the best as she advances her education journey.”.

Advocacy 98

Advocacy Academic Standards Instructional Materials Education 98

Edsurge

MARCH 10, 2023

For example, its annual Homecoming celebrations were hard to pull off virtually, she says. Digital tools may not fully convey the experience of going to HBCU football games and step shows, then. Of course, there are plenty of tools already out there that support online higher education. But college courses? Could they do it?

Education 158

Education Course Blackboard System 158

EdNews Daily

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

For example, a friend states, “My child is quiet, and doesn’t like to socialize often. Advocate: Young introverts need parental advocacy for public school. For example, students can write a report, create an art project, use technology to build a program, or incorporate music as a tool for expression. He’s too shy.”

How To 279

How To Classroom Advocacy Outcomes 279

Shake Up Learning

JULY 5, 2022

Lumio is a digital learning tool that will transform your lessons into active, collaborative learning experiences. In reflecting back on the past few years with the changes education has seen due to the pandemic, Mike asks the question, “what tools have stuck?” Mike shares an example of this from the webinar. What is Inclusion.

Assistive Technology 96

Assistive Technology Learning Strategy Resources 96

Digital Promise

APRIL 23, 2019

As such, we have to establish standards that differentiate strong and weak pedagogy in edtech tools and help us decipher between real innovation and snake oil. We can’t allow frustrations to lead us toward alternative examples of mediocrity or failure. Education is too fundamentally important to the health of our society.

EdTech 299

EdTech Dropout Advocacy Outcomes 299

eSchool News

JUNE 21, 2023

Situated in the diverse school district of Yonkers, the third largest city in New York state, the magnet school has implemented strategic measures to enable and empower its students through various tools and programs. He expanded the 112 years of traditions and maintained the legacy of what being a part of the Saunders family is about.

Education 104

Education Industry Future Ready Advocacy 104

Doug Levin

MAY 18, 2015

Consider that: School districts are – or should be – in the driver’s seat with respect to which online services, tools, and applications are used and under what conditions with their students in school.

Internet Safety 295

Internet Safety Student Data Privacy Policies Company 295

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Education reformers and technologists often lament that the best ideas or tools don’t win. For example, every educational reformer is trying to convince other stakeholders that their ideas will solve a problem in education. I thought of this while reading a fascinating and provocative article titled “ Want to Fix Public Schools?

Technology 128

Technology Education Advocacy Academic Standards 128

eSchool News

JUNE 22, 2016

For example, a recommendation to provide staff with a technology needs assessment contains a link to a National Center for Technology Planning survey questionnaire. Travis Rink, an assistant high school principal who also manages Boxlight’s global training as the educator advocacy leader. How to make sure the technology gets used.

How To 75

How To Advocacy Tools Survey 75

The Web20Classroom

JUNE 26, 2016

It’s never too young, for example, to work with kids on the aspects related to digital citizenship. Early Learning Network -Part of my advocacy work revolves around helping educators discover the power of connected professional learning.

Resources 139

Resources Technology Learning Digital Citizenship 139

Edsurge

JUNE 2, 2021

Among them: better communication strategies and tools that make it easier for special education parents and teachers to interact. One example she set forth was, pre-pandemic, how to address an issue if her seventh grade son came home crying from school. But then there are the benefits that some are hoping stick around.

Technology 183

Technology Education Analysis Meeting 183

Neo LMS

MARCH 22, 2018

More than a million cases of child identity theft are reported every year and, as school districts continue to introduce students to new technology and advanced digital curriculum, Internet safety education is becoming an increasingly essential tool when preventing cybercrime. Identity information and personal records. Conclusion.

Data 150

Data Internet Safety LMS Student Data Privacy 150

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 14, 2021

The program teaches students how to use the internet as a tool for more than just communication. Generation Z students may be digital natives, easily connecting with friends and family on social media apps, but that doesn’t mean they understand how to use the internet as a tool. This need for digital literacy is actually universal.

Learning 144

Learning Advocacy Report Google 144

Buncee

JANUARY 11, 2019

Buncee is such a versatile tool that makes it easy for educators to address the ISTE standards and promote student choice. Join me to learn more about how I transform learning using tools such as Buncee, and what my goals are for the rest of the school year!". You will have a chance to work on your brand and advocacy efforts too!

Advocacy 43

Advocacy Future Ready Libraries Blended Learning 43

Edsurge

JULY 26, 2022

Synchrony, for example, now offers 60 days of backup child care, up from 10 days of backup care prior to the pandemic, says Angie Hu, vice president of corporate communication and public relations. Business leader associations and advocacy groups are also pushing for child care solutions.

Policies 186

Policies Company Survey Industry 186

NeverEndingSearch

JULY 21, 2021

For example, one of the things that we learned was that the majority of Hispanic school districts are twice as likely not to have school libraries as the majority non-Hispanic districts. Is that academic leadership and advocacy being spread those through universities to their school librarian alumni? Joyce : Thanks, Deb.

Study 99

Study Libraries E-rate Data 99

Doug Levin

FEBRUARY 21, 2016

Buoyed by examples of new and significant commitments to OER by companies large and small, governments of all levels, and schools, it is easy to see that the future of instructional materials over the next decade will look very different than it has over the last decade.

OER 170

OER Instructional Materials Advocacy Meeting 170