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How can we close the digital divide?

The Hechinger Report

It draws on listening sessions with more than a thousand educators, students, parents, state and district leaders and advocacy organizations, according to Erin Mote, CEO of education policy nonprofit InnovateEDU, one of several education organizations that collaborated with the government on the plan.

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Current Trends in Education

eSchool News

This approach encourages self-reflection, self-advocacy, and a sense of ownership over one’s education. Coding and Robotics Education: The emphasis on coding and robotics education fosters digital literacy and computational thinking.

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What does ‘career readiness’ look like in middle school?

The Hechinger Report

This year alone, Juliet has used 3D printers, servo motors and microcontrollers to build the parts needed to construct a therapeutic robotic dog that she hopes will help those afraid of canines overcome their fears, a project she did as part of a lesson in her English class. On a recent weekday, J. Patrick Shell, teacher, C.E.

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Come for the computers, stay for the books

The Hechinger Report

based education advocacy group. “It For example, Tressa Norris, a library media specialist at Joppa View Elementary School, recently worked with second-graders on multimedia presentations about American symbols to bolster a unit about patriotism being taught by their classroom teacher. I go wherever teachers need me.”.

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What Does ‘Career Readiness’ Look Like in Middle School?

MindShift

This year alone, Juliet has used 3D printers, servo motors and microcontrollers to build the parts needed to construct a therapeutic robotic dog that she hopes will help those afraid of canines overcome their fears, a project she did as part of a lesson in her English class. On a recent weekday, J. Stephanie Strom for The Hechinger Report).

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eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 11 inspiring educators

eSchool News

Cleveland’s advocacy and perseverance extended beyond mental health services as she oversaw the district-wide launch of Hazel’s at-home physical health services, where students can meet with a medical provider virtually from the comfort of their own homes at no cost, regardless of insurance status. Smart transportation, and VR, among others.

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The 2015 Global Education Conference Starts Today - All Online - Full Session Listing - Join Us!

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

presenters. Volunteers gather throughout the whole conference in a special virtual lounge and work to make sure that presenters and attendees are given help whenever they need it. Show your pride with a presenter, volunteer, sponsor, partner, or advisory board member badge. Send a Tweet: “#GlobalEd15 is coming!