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Online Education Advocacy Group Launches as Dept. of Ed Proposes Loosening Regulations

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To advocate for and on behalf of effective online teaching and learning practices, four organizations are joining forces to establish the National Council for Online Education. Offering guidance about effective online learning in response to the pandemic has jumped to the top of the new council’s priority list.

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It’s Time to Take College Student Hunger and Homelessness Seriously

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Through advocacy on campuses and in communities and ongoing state and federal investment in the real cost of higher education—including housing, food and other supports—we can and should make a firm commitment to students who are doing everything they can to become economically self-sufficient. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

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Resource: iNACOL’s Reports on Next-Generation Learning

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The International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) aims “to catalyze the transformation of K-12 education policy and practice to advance powerful, personalized, learner-centered experiences through competency-based, blended and online learning.” It does this through: Advocacy. Establishing standards.

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What Does It Mean to Deliver a ‘Black College Education’ Online?

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Jasper Smith did not spend her freshman year at Howard University studying in the red-brick buildings on its campus in Washington, D.C. One priority that surfaced was creating high-quality online courses that offer students at participating institutions more flexibility and choice regarding when, how and what they study.

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Groups urge IES to release months-late report on student internet access

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In a letter to the Institute of Education Sciences , a number of ed-tech and advocacy organizations point out that many students lack home access to the internet connectivity they need to complete homework and use online learning resources. “This is critical.” “This is critical.”

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Four Tips for Choosing the Right Edtech Resources

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3P Learning works with over five million students and educators across the globe, providing online learning solutions in math, science and literacy. Match available resources to your strategic goals Ensure the resources you consider align with your district’s mission, vision and student learning objectives.

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As Child Care Challenges Threaten the American Workforce, Business Leaders Call for Action

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Synchrony also offers virtual summer activities and online learning for the children of employees, flexibility in hours and the opportunity to work from home. Business leader associations and advocacy groups are also pushing for child care solutions.

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