Edsurge

JULY 2, 2018

As observed in Part I of EdSurge’s report on school data, parents say insights from data dashboards allows them to make informed decisions about their children’s school experience and helps the community hold local officials accountable to promises for improvements. “[Data] is sometimes bringing us down, unfortunately.”

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 5, 2022

Black teachers were more than twice as likely as other teachers in the winter of 2021 to say they planned to leave their jobs at the end of the 2020-21 school year, according to a report released by the RAND Corporation. That is concerning from a workforce diversity perspective,” says Elizabeth Steiner, the co-author of the report.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 17, 2022

A report published Thursday by the Student Borrower Protection Center , a nonprofit advocacy group focused on student debt, attempts to quantify the scope of this problem. The report was provided jointly to The Hechinger Report and the Los Angeles Times. The pain from these debts is not felt evenly, researchers said.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Photo: Maria Alejandra Cardona for The Hechinger Report. We have a lot of students who, whether they are helicoptered or they’re first generation, they don’t know how to college,” said Aaron Weiss, dean of science and math at Lorain County Community College in Ohio, using “college” as a verb. The requirements are tough, including math.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Language from a Congressional Research Service (CRS) memo obtained by EdSurge shows that the Library of Congress is conducting research for Congress on whether local education agencies can use Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) funds “to purchase items related to school safety, such as metal detectors and security cameras.”

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

With the proliferation of technology in school and at home, parents are looking for direction on how to keep their kids’ media habits in check. ” Instead, librarians can help families learn how to maintain a healthy balance and become good digital citizens. This article was modified and published by eSchool News.

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NeverEndingSearch

AUGUST 15, 2017

And there seem to be a few go-to digital tools to support engagement, discovery and setting a fun and participatory tone for what library (and the librarian) looks like. Using GoosechaseEDU scavenger hunt platform for iPhone or Android , you can create a new game or copy and adapt games from templates in the Game Library.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Gentz reports that there has been confusion about deadlines, many of which are federal but some of which are state imposed. Differentiating between one-time-use and recurring funds is crucial in determining how to get through the current situation, while also thinking about the next few years. Staying Organized and Healthy.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 17, 2018

A student walks past the Bender Library on the American University campus in Washington, D.C. Photo: Jackie Mader for The Hechinger Report. Dual enrollment also often benefits higher-income students more than lower-income ones who presumably need the most encouragement to go to college at the lowest price, the CCRC found.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 22, 2020

After dealing with the first priority — making sure students were safe and fed — schools had to figure out how to keep the learning alive. of the Aurora Institute, formerly known as iNACOL, an advocacy organization promoting competency-based education. “For “We’re all going to have to try things and give each other grace.”.

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Educator Innovator

JUNE 29, 2017

Research the chosen issue and decide how to change or improve the situation. Plan an action, including determining a goal for change; identifying who or what body in the community has power to make the change; and deciding how to approach that person or those people. Have students work in small groups to create draft surveys.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 27, 2015

Join this interactive session to learn how to get started with game-based learning with your own students. Library 2.015 Spring Summit: This Week! The Call for Proposals will open May 1st , immediately following the Library 2.015 Spring Summit. Register for free at [link]. Register for free at [link].

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 19, 2020

A lot of our kids don’t have internet access,” said Coe, who knows students who routinely head to the library or the town’s McDonald’s to get online. Credit: Photo: Jackie Mader/The Hechinger Report. In his math lessons, some students are just learning how to read a menu and find the prices. School buses.

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NeverEndingSearch

AUGUST 8, 2016

The session got me wondering why so few of us seem to be gathering podcasts as resources for teachers and parents and our libraries. We need to know how we can better serve you. I suppose it’s because I was largely unaware that kidscasts were a thing, a potentially important thing. Brains On !

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 26, 2022

He’s encountered subs in the hallway, looking for the library or a place to make copies of classwork. It’s so much better when I actually know the kid’s name and a little bit about their learning style or how to help when they’re struggling.”. Credit: Terra Fondriest for The Hechinger Report. Covid made a bad situation worse.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Meanwhile, Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has proposed a pilot cybersecurity program, which would run separately, but in tandem, with the FCC’s E-Rate program, which was created in the early 1990s as a way to provide affordable internet for schools and libraries.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Library of Congress ) The photos, shot in black and white, are from the early 20th century, and the disease in question was tuberculosis. and the San Mateo County Office of Education—got in touch to see how they could work together to help schools reopen safely—that is, outdoors—in the fall. “I’m An open-air class in Rutherford, N.Y.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 19, 2021

Going remote but delivering physical materials is one solution to a problem that has plagued after-school providers across the country — how to continue providing their enrichment and child care solutions during a pandemic. The Overdeck Foundation is one of many supporters of The Hechinger Report.). That was really fun.”.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 6, 2022

In addition, even if the staff member (or student) isn’t quite sure what’s going on, they should know where and how to report a potential issue. And no matter how the attack began, superintendents should take responsibility for how the schools handle it.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 16, 2013

Please join us for the third annual global conversation about the future of libraries: October 18-19, 2013, [link]. join the Library 2.0 The conference is once again being held entirely online around the clock in multiple languages and time zones. To be kept informed of the latest conference news and updates, please ?join

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edWeb.net

MAY 21, 2021

The 2021 Driving K-12 Innovation report released by CoSN selected the most critical Hurdles (challenges), Accelerators (mega-trends), and Tech Enablers (tools) that school districts are facing with personalized learning, innovation, and digital equity. As defined by the CoSN report, accelerators are megatrends that drive change.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

And in one report, the man doing the review noted that the teacher remuneration was fair because the male teacher was earning $27 a session, where the female teacher was earning $13. ” It’s a terrible message to send to children–that once you become a teacher, you lose your right for self-advocacy.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Photo: Amadou Diallo/The Hechinger Report . SPECIAL REPORT. In this ongoing series, The Hechinger Report is visiting high schools that have beaten the long odds to learn what’s behind their success in improving graduation rates and sending more students to college. Photo: Amadou Diallo/The Hechinger Report .

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techlearning

JUNE 21, 2018

The promotion allows teachers and schools to test out the Bloomz Premium subscription, which offers exclusive tools to communicate and coordinate with their parent community, such as unlimited storage for teachers and administrators, engagement reports, premium calendar, and more. CASIO CLASSPAD.NET ( classpad.net ) Casio’s ClassPad.

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Iterating Toward Openness

APRIL 25, 2019

It might lead one to ask: after two decades and dozens of hundreds of millions of dollars, how many university courses can be taught using OER today? To try to answer this question, I did a quick count of the titles listed in the Open Textbook Library , which is the biggest referatory of “whole course OER” that I’m aware of.

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techlearning

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

In addition, Alma will continue to provide its own set of robust reporting tools to meet many needs and budgets. who are interested in establishing a makerspace in their libraries. Software & Online ALMA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. This follows the company’s recent integrations with Canvas and Schoology and its OneRoster alignment.

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techlearning

MARCH 5, 2018

EDSBY ( edsby.com ) Edsby has introduced new ways to capture and report on evidence of student learning. Upon completion of the course, students receive an “Advocacy Plan,” which outlines their strengths and challenges and makes recommendations to consider and is shared with their educators. Incorporating end user feedback, the 10.0

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Graphite Blog

JANUARY 10, 2020

There are also recommendations for how to set up ground rules. Fostering Civil Discourse: A Guide for Classroom Conversations (by Facing History): While this requires a login to download, it's a worthwhile, overarching resource for how to build a classroom culture focused on constructive discussion.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: School libraries have evolved to offer students and teachers everything they need See article: Modern students need modern librarians See article: 10 reasons we love school librarians For more news on school libraries, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page What makes an effective school library?

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edWeb.net

JUNE 16, 2023

The district took strategic steps to achieve both, including: Engaging a technology standards coordinator to get devices into students’ hands and analyze usage reports to determine whether learners use the devices to their benefit. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 1, 2017

Photo: Terrell Clark for The Hechinger Report. The training not only gave teachers the opportunity to learn more about the Civil Rights Movement, but also taught them how to pull documents from the archives to enhance and enrich their classroom materials. History when they reach high school.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Photo: Alison Yin for The Hechinger Report. Jaelyn Deas and her four best friends shared everything, including late-night study sessions in the library at San Jose State University and a never-ending preoccupation with how they’d pay for their tuition there. Photo: Alison Yin for The Hechinger Report. SAN JOSE, Calif.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 21, 2017

— Inside a high-ceilinged library at Northridge High School here, seniors are typing on 16-year-old laptops donated by a local Rotary Club. We’re doing everything we can,” says Mr. Norton, as the seniors in the library close their balky laptops and head to class. After the camp, 63 percent reported an interest in the field.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 1, 2016

” asks The Hechinger Report , with the hellish-scenario game we get to play for the next four years. ” The Autistic Self Advocacy Network issued a statement on the nomination of Jeff Sessions as US Attorney General. ’” More on how Trumpism is affecting schools in the campus and research sections below.

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Education Report Android Libraries 40

The Hechinger Report

MAY 23, 2022

Supporters of the “Don’t Say Gay” law, officially titled “Parental Rights in Education,” say they’re seeking to protect parents’ rights to decide how their children are raised and prevent teachers from “indoctrinating” students into liberal beliefs. Carson helped me figure out how to tell you,’ then I’m possibly going to be sued,” she said.

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Survey Elementary Advocacy Report 21

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The Horizon Report. The organization, which was founded in 1994, was best known for its annual Horizon Report, its list of predictions about the near-future of education technology. But as the ed-tech sector is never willing to let a bad idea die, the report will live on. The 100 Worst Ed-Tech Debacles of the Decade.

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Hack Education

JULY 28, 2017

DeVos reported a new investment of between $250,001 and $500,000 in the Michigan-based Neurocore , according to a financial disclosure form that was certified by government ethics officials on Wednesday.” Bloomberg reports that “ Trump Administration Tapping Tech CEOs for STEM Policy Approach.” ” $100,000.

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