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Student Agency is More Than Voice and Choice

A Principal's Reflections

It might be facilitated by posing questions and then having students respond under cover of anonymity using mobile devices. However, we must not lose sight of the third element that comprises this concept, and that is advocacy. How would you rate the level of learner advocacy in your school or district?

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World Backup Day March 31st: Student data security

Neo LMS

Whether it be through acquiring an IP address, exposed locations on a mobile device, or tapping into a browser history, cybercriminals will stop at no end to obtain necessary information used to commit identity theft, and here’s the scary part: they might not have to look very hard if information has been left unprotected. Conclusion.

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Trying to improve remote learning? A refugee camp offers some surprising lessons

The Hechinger Report

The program operates in what she calls a “mobile-first environment,” meaning 90 percent of the program is taught on a phone, even though classes are in-person. 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.

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Can a college completion crisis be solved by students sharing their struggles?

The Hechinger Report

NEW YORK — Countless ideas about getting students to and through college have come from policymakers, lawmakers and any number of advocacy groups. The campaign includes an offer of free copies of the film, along with 25 $1,000 scholarships for the most inspiring stories shared on social media.

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Inaugural Catalyze Challenge Winners To Transform Journey From Classroom To Career

eSchool News

Launchpad is a new initiative from Building 21 that will directly connect young people to living-wage paying jobs that offer upwardly mobile career opportunities while providing them with the credentials, skills, mindsets and experience to thrive in these roles. They also provide career navigation support that ensures economic mobility.

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TCEA 2011 Legislative Update Advocacy Panel

EdTechSandyK

Much smaller than the in-person mobilization to register the same number of people. Get PTA and booster clubs to mobilize. Social media will allow connections between the classroom and personal lives. Teachers need to be professionally developed as well to equip staff to move towards this. They need to hear from parents.

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Buncee is headed to FETC19

Buncee

Jennifer Hencken-Make Your Social Media Sparkle-2PM. Boost your social media posts. Mobile MegaShare- Showing What I Know.My With creative advocacy and branding, you can bring your library story to life, while leading within your school community and throughout the world like never before. Choice, My Voice.