edWeb.net

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Faced with fast-changing instructional models, varying infection rates, decreasing revenue sources, and a variety of natural disasters, how can education finance officials meet the short-term needs of their districts as well as longer-term requirements? LISTEN TO THE PODCAST. Staying Organized and Healthy. About the Presenters.

EdTech 97

EdTech Guidelines Policies Secondary 97

Iterating Toward Openness

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

I recently attended one of the community meetings discussing whether or not a national open education policy is needed in the US. There were two other meetings I did not attend, so I can’t speak to them. There were very few expressions of doubt about the need for a policy (beyond those I expressed).

Policies 99

Policies OER Advocacy Education 99

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

As schools and districts strive to meet their existing technology needs and prepare for the future, access to federal and state funding, along with other grants, is making a major difference in whether students engage in 21 st century learning or are left behind. Cynthia Schultz, Esq.

E-rate 43

E-rate EdTech Broadband Digital Divide 43

eSchool News

OCTOBER 26, 2015

Common Sense Kids Action, the advocacy arm of Common Sense Media, and SETDA will work together this year and in 2016 and 2017 to encourage digital leaders to file applications for E-rate program funding. Common Sense Kids Action and SETDA will collaborate to help connect every U.S.

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E-rate Broadband Libraries Advocacy 40

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 5, 2022

In the summer of 2020, Talbott and her colleagues asked for a meeting with the charter school’s leaders to discuss racial justice at Lusher, one of the city’s most coveted for families and teachers alike; they also created an antiracism group for teachers. “A Yet she never contemplated leaving the classroom until the summer of 2020.

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Edsurge

MARCH 5, 2024

They also help connect families in the area with child care that meets their needs. “We But in January, Seven Hills had to cap one orientation meeting at 32 providers, and the week before that, at 35. We had the first public school in the country, the first public library, and we’re committed to leading on early education and care. —

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Education Advocacy Survey Libraries 202

Education Superhighway

JANUARY 8, 2019

Over the coming months, we will showcase the people who make district upgrades possible, whether through their day-to-day work, cross-functional collaborations, policy, or other means. . Meet Gary Davis. He is the chief information officer of Carroll County Schools in Maryland and leader of the Maryland K12 Technology Leadership Forum.

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Broadband Advocacy Groups Social Media 65

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2022

After schools went remote in 2020, Jessica Ramos spent hours that spring and summer sitting on a bench in front of her local Oakland Public Library branch in the vibrant and diverse Dimond District. The campaign was able to bring in big donors like Twitter’s co-founder and then CEO Jack Dorsey, who pledged $10 million to help meet the goal.

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Digital Divide Broadband Chromebook Survey 113

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 17, 2018

A student walks past the Bender Library on the American University campus in Washington, D.C. Every well-intentioned policy carries unintended consequence,” said Chester Finn Jr., a retired English teacher who blogs about education and is the Colorado coordinator of the Education Policy Fellowship Program.

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Course Policies Report Study 87

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 4, 2016

We're in the process of adding five fascinating new sessions to the Library 2.016 mini-conference: "Privacy in the Digital Age." Their topic will be "A Current Update on Library Records, Privacy, and National Security Letters." Julie Oborny, Web Librarian at the San José Public Library , on their "Virtual Privacy Lab."

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Conference Libraries Survey Advocacy 28

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Institutions including the California Institute of the Arts have begun what CalArts associate provost for student success Anna Jablonski calls “metaphorical hand-holding,” in which students who are starting to slip get pulled in for face-to-face meetings with advisers and faculty mentors rather than being allowed to drift away and drop out.

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Course Report Policies Study 129

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 21, 2019

If you brought a pencil to class or not, that would be factored into your grade,” the high school senior said during a study period in the library. The idea, popular among well-funded education philanthropies and education advocacy groups, is gaining ground across the United States. It’s better than it was.”.

Learning 90

Learning System Report Outcomes 90

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 29, 2018

“Last year I thought about it a lot because as a junior you start to realize how fast things are going,” she said in the library, otherwise empty but for students playing cards. Yet only about 30 percent of Newark Memorial graduates meet the requirements for admission to the public University of California system.

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Report Company Study Advocacy 90

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Our online school and EdOptions Academy, Edmentum Services, has really provided us with the flexibility to meet the needs of families as soon as they arrive. In fall 2019, Michelle became the Content Lead for CRCSD’s 32 school libraries. Her advocacy resulted in $1.5 Dr. Dana T.

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Edmentum Education Libraries Advocacy 95

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Wynzleen Lee Technology as a possibility to value language teaching profession: yes, there is a choice!

Conference 0

Conference Advocacy Blendspace Education 0

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

Kolleen Bouchane, Policy and Advocacy Director Turning Interests into Insights: Using Data Visualizations to Teach Global Issues - Ann Marie Gleeson, Ph.D., - Andrew Weiler Looking at Cultural Differences in Motivating Students to Seek Information: A Study Conducted in Colorado Springs, CO and Kampala, Uganda - Dr. Sherry R.

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Conference Education STEM Adobe 71

Educator Innovator

JUNE 29, 2017

Carry out the action through letters, talks, meetings with officials, policy proposals, and activities, depending on the specific goals of the project. For example, providing warm clothing for the homeless can grow into advocacy for more essential programs to end homelessness. Step 4—Carrying Out an Action.

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Advocacy Examples Survey Groups 69

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

Klees, Professor of International Education Policy / Carol Anne Spreen A Global Shift in Mindset: How to develop innovative leaders? Michael Lai, Student Outreach Lead, North America / Marielle van der Meer, Managing Director, Europe and the Middle East Can East meet West? Ryan Makhani, M. Uganda, and India / Dr. Sherry R.

Conference 0

Conference Education Advocacy STEM 0

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. In the middle of August, after a 12-hour virtual meeting that spanned two evenings and was streamed on Facebook Live, the school board approved a hybrid learning model and a start date of Sept.

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Learning Analysis Assessment Groups 218

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 29, 2014

We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds. For over two decades, CoSN has provided leaders with the management, community building, and advocacy tools essential for success.

Conference 44

Conference Classroom Libraries Common Core 44

Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous

JANUARY 23, 2016

My name is Andy Plemmons, school library media specialist at David C Barrow Elementary in Athens GA @barrowmediacenter I will take over the DOE account this week. Partnering with Gretchen Thomas and her UGA Project Spark class to give students more access to our library makerspace. Follow any local policies on posting to social media.

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Robotics Libraries Social Media Education 28

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 3, 2016

But the annual celebrating of New York City’s feats ignores deeper differences, say educators and education policy experts, who contend that those upstate cities exist in an entirely different world. She points out, however, that they do get a period of music, art, physical education or library time every day. Photo: Emmanuel Felton.

Common Core 40

Common Core Elementary Comparison Examples 40

edWeb.net

APRIL 23, 2022

More important, though, every piece of technology must adhere to the district’s student data privacy policies. Rather than creating policies and compliance guidelines from scratch, start with what works and adapt it for your school. If not, help them find a tool that meets the goal and complies with the school’s data privacy policy.

Student Data Privacy 91

Student Data Privacy Guidelines Data Handbook 91

MindShift

MARCH 29, 2018

“Last year I thought about it a lot because as a junior you start to realize how fast things are going,” she said in the library, otherwise empty but for students playing cards. Yet only about 30 percent of Newark Memorial graduates meet the requirements for admission to the public University of California system.

Company 31

Company Report Study Advocacy 31

edWeb.net

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Gaddis explained how Wake County focused their professional learning by first identifying three groups: teachers, leadership, and school library media coordinators. Allison is a member of the Wake County Public School System’s Digital Learning & Libraries team where she serves as their senior director.

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Professional Learning Technology Learning Lenovo 98

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

During the “ National Coalition for Technology in Education and Training (NCTET) Virtual Post-Inauguration Awards and Policy Panel ,” the presenters discussed the intersection of technology and education and what’s needed to create sustainable, equitable access to a 21st century education. Currently, Amanda serves as President of NCTET.

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System Digital Divide E-rate Education 54

The Hechinger Report

MAY 12, 2021

It definitely made for a pretty horrible year and a half,” Smith said about the impact of a policy he called “both stupid and shortsighted.” But some institutions are changing this policy as they recognize the huge impact — and very bad optics — of withholding transcripts, a practice that almost exclusively affects low-income students.

Policies 122

Policies Advocacy Course Report 122

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

During a recent edWebinar , sponsored by ClassLink and co-hosted by CoSN and AASA , the presenters discussed the policies and practices that also keep data safe in a digital education environment. Every stakeholder group needs to have a clear understanding of district policies and their role in implementing them.

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Data Student Data Privacy Policies Training 97

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

If the call to dismantle racist policies is reflective of this moment in time, our role as educators should be to quickly meet students where they are at, and support students and families through creative crediting methods that give weight to the extensive learning that takes place outside of pop quizzes and school projects.

Learning 182

Learning Advocacy System Assessment 182

edWeb.net

JUNE 25, 2021

Step 2: Develop and Communicate a Districtwide Policy for Accessibility, Including Guidelines for Accessible Purchasing. Dr. Salvatore, who is the former superintendent of Long Branch Public Schools (NJ), said, “As a superintendent, I started to realize that we had significant policies coming about, particularly around accessibility.”

System 56

System Learning Guidelines Policies 56

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 7, 2020

In the midst of such disruption — with hastily prepared classes delivered remotely, and without professors’ office hours, libraries or advisors — students were demanding the option to pass or fail their courses this semester, instead of getting letter grades. This story also appeared in PBS Newshour. Many universities and colleges agreed.

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Course Policies Report Advocacy 123

edWeb.net

JULY 22, 2019

For instance, one barrier to access was library cards. The school streamlined the process and included library card registration with overall school registration. The school streamlined the process and included library card registration with overall school registration.

Libraries 41

Libraries Elementary Accessibility BYOD 41

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Despite universal concerns about student data privacy, communicating school policies can quickly overwhelm school leaders. When writing policies, rather than restating the laws and all the legal jargon, administrators need to ask themselves what each group needs to know, and what do they need to do. Then, start with the basics.

Student Data Privacy 40

Student Data Privacy Data Policies BYOD 40

edWeb.net

DECEMBER 10, 2019

And if you leave a vendor, what is their policy for destruction and disposal of data? Overall, schools are moving on from acceptable use policies to coverage from exposure. That doesn’t mean, though, that those original policies are dead. It’s not just one policy for the librarian anymore. Everyone is at risk.”.

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Strategy Student Data Privacy Data Policies 53

edWeb.net

APRIL 22, 2019

Administrators and teachers, who want to help every child reach their potential, can’t afford to wait for new laws and policies. Step 2: Develop and communicate a district-wide policy for accessibility including guidelines for accessible purchasing. Starting with the district office, all staff need to follow the accessibility policies.

Accessibility 40

Accessibility PowerMyLearning Guidelines Policies 40

edWeb.net

MARCH 1, 2020

Whether schools are 1:1 or still relying on computer carts, the move to online assessments creates new needs from devices to professional development to data privacy policies. When issues arise, in-person meetings are best. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. Communication isn’t just about talking to the families.

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Online Assessments Assessment Student Data Privacy BYOD 53

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Next, once the mission is clear, leaders should work with the tech team and teachers to ensure that the technology will meet those goals. Additionally, she is a strong advocate for digital-rich learning environments, as well as policies and funding that promote the value of public education to society.

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Technology BYOD Advocacy Guidelines 53