Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

percent for students who started in fall 2014, according to a 2020 report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. There’s a special emphasis in the new College Completion Fund plan as presented by Sen. The national six-year college completion rate was 60.1 Colleges have been like sieves,” said U.S.

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Advocacy Policies Course Accessibility 178

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 7, 2024

Credit: Leah Fabel for The Hechinger Report Collegiate recovery programs began appearing at four-year institutions in the late 1970s, offering services like sober-living dorms, life skills classes and recovery coaches. Credit: Leah Fabel for The Hechinger Report But the toughest scrambles are often for staff and funding.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Since January 2021, 44 states have proposed legislation or sought other means to restrict the ideas teachers can present in the classroom. Many of the advocacy groups that filed challenges did so multiple times in different school districts. The language is meant to obfuscate ideas, confuse administrators and threaten teachers.

Advocacy 131

Advocacy Policies Analysis Report 131

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Nevertheless, teens report that their own mental health is spiraling : Increasingly, they are anxious, depressed and wrestling with thoughts of suicide. As other measures improved, youth also reported feeling less anxiety and depressive symptoms. Fewer teens are taking up smoking. Arrest rates among teens are dropping.

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Smartphone Social Media Trends Report 55

eSchool News

APRIL 7, 2016

A new report details the importance of state advocacy in connecting schools, students to broadband internet. The report highlights the pivotal role state leaders and policymakers play in helping districts and schools implement high-speed broadband and wi-fi in schools. . State Advocacy for Federal Support of Broadband.

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Report Broadband E-rate Advocacy 40

Digital Promise

APRIL 3, 2019

If you want to plan strategically for the future, you have to know where you’re starting from in the present. That was the thought the Chicago Learning Exchange (CLX) had when creating their most recent report, “ Engaging Youth in a Connected World ,” in partnership with the University of Chicago’s Outlier Research.

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Data Report Survey Advocacy 254

The Hechinger Report

JULY 2, 2021

Will Hubbard, the interim chief policy officer at the advocacy group Veterans Education Success, said a veteran is different from someone actively serving, but it’s impossible to decouple the two. The post Saint Leo University plans the nation’s first veteran studies bachelor’s degree program appeared first on The Hechinger Report.

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Study Advocacy Course Policies 116

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Credit: Jackie Mader/The Hechinger Report The “$10 a Day” child care initiative, as it’s known in British Columbia, has been life-changing for parents. The new Canada-wide system was “very much situated in the context of economic recovery,” said Morna Ballantyne, executive director of Child Care Now, an advocacy association in Canada.

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System Report Learning Industry 145

eSchool News

OCTOBER 26, 2023

A 2021 RAND study found that nearly half of Black teachers reported that they were likely to leave their jobs at the end of the school year because of stress and challenging working conditions. We invite team members to show up, contribute to materials, and present directly to the board.

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Advocacy Accessibility Conference Meeting 112

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 19, 2021

In other words, while distance learning may not be meeting all of English learners’ needs, we shouldn’t overestimate the effectiveness of the in-person instruction these children are presently missing — nor should we underestimate the value of the linguistic and cultural assets they gain from this additional time with their families.

Education 134

Education Digital Divide Advocacy Report 134

Edsurge

JANUARY 27, 2023

This workshop is part of a tech ambassador program, which builds technology advocacy across the district. Teachers report that they like the convenience of being able to complete their learning at a time and place that is convenient for them. One of every five requests in the U.S.

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Professional Learning Elementary Meeting Survey 188

The Hechinger Report

MAY 6, 2019

Rachel Blustain for The Hechinger Report. We see kids whose challenges don’t show up on their report card, so they aren’t getting services,” said Jennifer Choi, a parent and founder of the advocacy group 2eNYC and a trustee of the nonprofit Twice Exceptional Children’s Advocacy. Rachel Blustain for The Hechinger Report.

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Advocacy Elementary Training Report 111

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 14, 2021

With help from Hameed, the lead instructor, and several teaching assistants, students learn how to use search engines like Google, how to research and verify information, create presentations online, answer emails in a professional manner and use Google products like Google Docs, Google Sheets and Google Drive.

Learning 145

Learning Advocacy Report Google 145

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. percent to 22.5

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UDL EdTech Student Engagement Advocacy 164

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Credit: Laura Pappano for The Hechinger Report Osseo Senior High School, in Osseo, Minn. Credit: Laura Pappano for The Hechinger Report. The ECMC Foundation, an affiliate of the ECMC Group, is among the many funders of The Hechinger Report.). Related: Proof Points — Many young adults choose work over college, report shows.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 5, 2023

They also lack the self-advocacy skills necessary to navigate their new environments. It’s getting worse These issues have been present long enough that we should acknowledge them as features of a flawed system that needs a significant update. Related: The college degree gap between Black and white Americans was always bad.

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Accessibility Advocacy Study System 103

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 22, 2022

Politics have also presented a challenge for LGBTQ+ students, they said. Keygan Miller, advocacy manager at The Trevor Project, a nonprofit focused on suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth, said that a therapist doesn’t have to identify as queer or trans to help a student who does. Sign up for the higher education newsletter.

Advocacy 99

Advocacy Groups Report Policies 99

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

We will also explore the “opportunity to reimagine our futures, to renew and adapt our institutions and to craft new stories about who we are and what we value” ( United Nations' Human Development Report 2021/2022 ). Each three-hour event consists of a keynote panel, 10-15 crowd-sourced thirty-minute presentations, and a closing keynote.

Libraries 70

Libraries Conference Advocacy Social Media 70

Digital Promise

APRIL 23, 2019

In light of the present and future challenges students face, our complacency does them a great disservice. While there are certainly exceptions, this human interaction standard can serve as a compass to guide our investments and advocacy. It’s a matter of equity. Let’s start a movement.

EdTech 298

EdTech Dropout Advocacy Outcomes 298

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 27, 2023

We have 4,000 people already registered for the conference, and have finalized the 18 concurrent presentations for the conference, which are listed below. It's a great set of presentations! Each three-hour event consists of a keynote panel, 10-15 crowd-sourced thirty-minute presentations, and a closing keynote.

Libraries 70

Libraries Conference Advocacy Social Media 70

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 28, 2019

Photo: Casey Parks/The Hechinger Report. The policy had been in place for years, an LHSAA spokeswoman said, before The Hechinger Report wrote about it this fall. Florida requires immigrant students to present official U.S. Opposition to Louisiana’s policy has picked up steam since The Hechinger Report first wrote about it.

Policies 106

Policies Advocacy Report Mobility 106

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 22, 2023

We have finalized the 18 concurrent presentations for the conference, and they are listed below. It's a great set of presentations! Each three-hour event consists of a keynote panel, 10-15 crowd-sourced thirty-minute presentations, and a closing keynote. Everyone is invited to participate in our Library 2.0

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Libraries Conference Advocacy Social Media 68

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 30, 2023

We will also explore the “opportunity to reimagine our futures, to renew and adapt our institutions and to craft new stories about who we are and what we value” ( United Nations' Human Development Report 2021/2022 ). Each three-hour event consists of a keynote panel, 10-15 crowd-sourced thirty-minute presentations, and a closing keynote.

Libraries 69

Libraries Conference Advocacy Social Media 69

Edsurge

JULY 13, 2021

She attended a webinar, but the presenter didn’t provide documentation for attendees to reference. Over the last 10 months, as part of EdSurge’s research and reporting project to document the impact of COVID-19 on the early childhood workforce, we’ve heard from many early childhood educators and providers like Briggs.

Education 172

Education Policies Industry Advocacy 172

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 31, 2023

It's a great set of presentations! We will also explore the “opportunity to reimagine our futures, to renew and adapt our institutions and to craft new stories about who we are and what we value” ( United Nations' Human Development Report 2021/2022 ). Everyone is invited to participate in our Library 2.0

Libraries 73

Libraries Conference Advocacy Social Media 73

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 10, 2018

Photo: Sarah Garland/The Hechinger Report. This is common in rural areas, according to a new report by the Center for American Progress, which found in some states, the federally-funded program accounts for one-third of all child care centers. on The Hechinger Report ?and A child plays at a Head Start program in Mississippi.

Advocacy 106

Advocacy Outcomes Report Study 106

Connecting 2 the World

JUNE 8, 2022

It was based on the ideas presented in Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds by Adrienne Maree Brown. As she was presenting this idea, I thought of what we accomplished in the area of water and air pollution in 70's to the 90's. As part of Karen's presentation, she used a Google Jam Board. How was it achieved?

Education 63

Education Industry Advocacy Report 63

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Credit: Austin Anthony for The Hechinger Report Speaking comes naturally to most children, being a gift of human evolution, but reading and writing are inventions that must be consciously and painstakingly learned. Dyslexia is now understood to be related to the way the brain handles the connection between letters and sounds, not IQ.

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Learning Study Report Elementary 145

The Hechinger Report

JULY 10, 2020

said Steve Yadzinski, who works on innovations in workforce technology for Jobs for the Future — an advocacy group that makes its own job finalists take on work-related projects as a part of the decision process. Credit: Emma Harris for The Hechinger Report. Credit: Emma Harris for The Hechinger Report. There’s no trickery.

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Company Assessment Report Gamification 145

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 15, 2023

Today is officially the last day to submit proposals to present at the conference. We will also explore the “opportunity to reimagine our futures, to renew and adapt our institutions and to craft new stories about who we are and what we value” ( United Nations' Human Development Report 2021/2022 ). More information is below or here.

Libraries 73

Libraries Conference Advocacy Social Media 73

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 26, 2019

“You have teachers who give everything for children — sometimes spending more time than parents — but society doesn’t respect or pay teachers what they are worth,” Michelle Santos told the Hechinger Report. The post Women’s History Month should have a place for teachers appeared first on The Hechinger Report.

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Secondary Report Advocacy Elementary 92

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 19, 2023

For some who have tried to return, a serious problem has presented itself. In Atlanta, where Tameka lives, parents must present at least eight documents to enroll their children — twice as many as parents in New York City or Los Angeles. An Associated Press reporter has had to visit the family in person to communicate.

Policies 80

Policies Online Learning Dropout Elementary 80

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 9, 2023

Librarians are reporting that they are stressed out, fatigued, burned out, and exhausted. This 60-minute training webinar is presented by Library 2.0 A handout copy of the presentation slides will be available to all who participate. The situation for many is untenable and librarians need help. What to do?

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Libraries Advocacy Accessibility Groups 41

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Gaisford spoke about the State Educational Technology Directors Association and the EdTech Trends Report , which was created to track the impact of technology on education across the country. Mangum then took the floor to take the attendees back to 2016 and talked about the important edtech trends of that time.

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Technology Common Core EdTech Trends 74

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

At present, we worry that democracy is threatened by the ease at which disinformation about civic issues is allowed to spread and flourish.”. Students – and teachers – need to be able to navigate information presented online. Initially, the researchers worried their questions would be too easy. Read more about Blended Learning.

Social Media 40

Social Media Blended Learning Advocacy Study 40

Edsurge

OCTOBER 27, 2017

It’s also a mindset that many teenagers appear to lack, according to research Damon carried out at the Stanford Center on Adolescence: About 20 percent of high school kids report being purposeful and dedicated to something besides themselves. In my previous role as the Director of the Office of Educational Technology at the U.S.

Advocacy 156

Advocacy Guidelines Report Personalized Learning 156

Iterating Toward Openness

AUGUST 31, 2022

Leveraging the “No Significant Difference” Effect for OER Advocacy. ” This finding is often presented as if it’s miraculous when, in fact, it is essentially foreordained. They had an important role to play in OER advocacy. But that’s no reason not to share it. ” Not at all.

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OER Outcomes Comparison Study 152