TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 10, 2021

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Social Media Advocacy Education Google 54

Iterating Toward Openness

MARCH 4, 2024

For example, Kansas State University’s Open/Alternative Textbook Initiative course fee is a $10 fee that is payed by students in courses that use OER and other free, traditionally copyrighted resources. And yes, OER are public goods not common pool resources.)

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OER Advocacy Policies Course 91

Edsurge

AUGUST 15, 2019

An open-access advocacy group on Wednesday sent a formal filing to the U.S. The Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition, in a brief opposing the merger of two of the largest textbook publishers. The group joins others who have spoken out against the merger, including a letter sent last month by the U.S.

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Advocacy Groups Pearson Education 103

Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Prior to the pandemic, students participating in College Connect gathered at a local school after school to access applications and resources while receiving support from staff, including the superintendent. Located in Mississippi, Columbus Municipal School District is committed to advancing advocacy of learners’ parents.

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Advocacy E-rate Digital Divide Meeting 417

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

With the continued funding challenges educators face, it’s crucial to pick an education resource that will yield the best return on investment and support learning outcomes for your district. Yet, with with the wide variety of edtech resources available, it can be difficult to know where to begin.

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EdTech Resources Advocacy Data 153

Edsurge

MAY 5, 2023

Tacy Trowbridge Lead for Global Education Thought Leadership & Advocacy Adobe What importance does creativity play when it comes to college and career pathways? What tools or resources can teachers use to help encourage creativity in the classroom? What creative skills are employers looking for? Today’s careers require creativity.

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Adobe Advocacy UDL Digital Citizenship 163

The Web20Classroom

JUNE 26, 2016

As a Dad and an educator I am constantly looking for the best resources to provide for them at home to supplement the learning they are doing in their schools. Lucky for me the International Society for Technology In Education (ISTE) has a lot of resources for anyone who is interested in enhancing Early Childhood with technology.

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Resources Technology Learning Digital Citizenship 139

Iterating Toward Openness

MARCH 21, 2023

At some point over the last decade, open educational resources (OER) advocacy in US higher education became zero textbook costs (ZTC) advocacy. This is why I refer to this line of advocacy as “free no matter the cost.” There are plenty of practical reasons why this might have happened.

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Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2024

Brian Johnsrud Global Head of Education Learning and Advocacy at Adobe The past two years have witnessed a notable surge in the use of artificial intelligence within education, marked by increased investment, deployment and integration into various educational practices.

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Khan Academy Adobe Advocacy Assessment 193

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 4, 2020

Educators may be looking for resources they can lean on as they navigate these complex issues with their students who understandably have a variety of feelings about what is taking place in our country. The Center for Racial Justice in Education has a collection of resources to guide conversations about race, racism, and racialized violence.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 12, 2018

However, we must not lose sight of the third element that comprises this concept, and that is advocacy. Image credit: [link] While voice and choice are more aligned with ownership of learning in the classroom, advocacy aligns with improving the school or district culture. There is no point in student advocacy if no action results.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2024

This funding, which was crucial in bridging the digital divide, now stands at a crossroads, potentially leaving many educational institutions grappling with outdated technology and hindering access to the digital resources necessary for effective learning. Advocacy for the extension or renewal of ECF funding is a critical step.

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Digital Divide E-rate Advocacy Libraries 107

Education Superhighway

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Here are three simple ways to advocate for ACP renewal: Step One: Share Your Story Our most powerful tools for ACP advocacy are personal stories about the impact of the ACP. The quickest and easiest way to participate in ACP advocacy is by sharing your story through the EducationSuperHighway story collection form.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 28, 2017

Project Unicorn is an advocacy initiative focused on improving data interoperability within K-12 education. Among the resources it provide: an evolving rubric of what data interoperability can be put into place. It strives to make the broader case for secure interoperability for students and school system.

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Resources Advocacy Case Study Data 63

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

For years, the parent advocacy group worked tirelessly to influence education policy and practices in Oakland. Young had already built considerable credibility with the district through earlier advocacy work and a city-wide literacy campaign conducted by the parent-powered organization.

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Advocacy Trends Groups Meeting 169

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 22, 2020

Every STEM educator should take a look at these resources and integrate them into their blended or online learning environment. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at the (Re)Defining STEM resource and give you a sneak peek into the upcoming resources available this summer. You’ll want to share this with your STEM colleagues.

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STEM Strategy Advocacy Course 311

eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2023

It also includes instructional materials and digital resources to help teachers build literacy skills and social-emotional awareness. Each grade-level library includes 25 titles (2 copies of each), teaching cards, a teacher’s guide, access to Scholastic’s digital resource website, storage bins, and labeling stickers.

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Instructional Materials Advocacy Professional Learning Libraries 102

eSchool News

JUNE 29, 2022

Why : Advocacy, community connections, sharing resources, showcasing student work How : Wakelet , Padlet , Smore , Google Slides, PPT. School librarians can create choice boards aligned with different ability levels, and students can choose according to how they feel comfortable. Newsletters. “Work smarter, not harder.”

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Differentiated Instruction Libraries Advocacy Google 136

Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2017

It does this through: Advocacy. Study the evidence with iNACOL’s promising practices resources. Creating knowledge (through research and reports). Establishing standards. Identifying models of next-generation learning. Spotlighting competencies. Convening and engaging education experts in networks.

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Report Resources Advocacy Blended Learning 62

NeverEndingSearch

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

Kayla recognizes librarians’ contribution to instruction, witnessing the relief of teachers who rely on their expertise in designing assignments and integrating resources. Our students are granted the opportunity to flourish with access to knowledge, resources, the world of literature and the creation of school community.

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Resources Libraries Advocacy Accessibility 106

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

They offer an invitation to analyze how mathematics can be applied to promote civic engagement, advocacy, policy change and increased access to resources. They come to see themselves as capable learners and doers of mathematics, and as essential members of the mathematical community.

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Analysis Advocacy Policies Accessibility 186

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 7, 2024

Many students do not have access to the resources needed to address their mental and emotional concerns, and they do not have the proper tools to deal with everything they go through in their lives. Reflecting on my journey from fear to advocacy, I am reminded of the transformative power of restorative justice.

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Advocacy System Accessibility STEM 102

eSchool News

APRIL 9, 2024

Teachers need ample time to gather resources to plan for instruction , learn new professional practices, collaborate with colleagues, and reflect on their learning and growth. Support teachers with time for professional learning. To help students become truly fluent readers, we need to consider how we teach reading.

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Education Advocacy Strategy Examples 125

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Too often, though, that advocacy for the future overshadows immediate opportunities to expand Dreamers’ college access despite state and local policies. Too often, advocacy for the future overshadows immediate opportunities to expand Dreamers’ college access. Advocating for policy change is essential.

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Advocacy Policies Education Course 94

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

That’s according to the 2021 State of Computer Science report jointly released last week by the Code.org Advocacy Coalition, Computer Science Teachers Association and the Expanding Computing Education Pathways Alliance. The figure is based on data from public high schools in 37 states, a first for the report.

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Accessibility Advocacy Policies Data 191

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

That’s according to the latest State of Computer Science Education report , released last week by the Code.org Advocacy Coalition, Computer Science Teachers Association, and the Expanding Computing Education Pathways Alliance. Girls, for instance, make up just one-third of high school computer science students nationally.

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Accessibility Advocacy Report Elementary 203

Digital Promise

APRIL 16, 2020

In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, districts and educators have been tasked with shifting teaching and learning online, and many are seeking resources to support learning in this new environment. Emphasizing digital equity and advocacy. In the last month, our teaching and learning environment has been upended.

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Professional Learning Student Data Privacy Social Media Learning 356

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 5, 2023

This movement came after decades of structured, organized advocacy , much of which started after the commission’s report. That argument has helped build support, said Morna Ballantyne, executive director of Child Care Now, an advocacy association in Canada.

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Advocacy System Report Policies 145

Digital Promise

APRIL 22, 2019

Since the first Earth Day in 1970, these actions have taken many forms, from advocacy to direct action to storytelling. ” For more on what you can do to help, visit the Earth Day Network’s Protect Our Species resources, including What You Can Do to Help Protect Sea Turtles. Ready to become a MY World 360° creator?

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 13, 2022

In partnership with the United Nations Refugee Agency, the institute published Teaching for Refugees: Building Knowledge , where educators demonstrate their knowledge of students’ backgrounds and identify resources for individual student needs. Digital Promise & Verizon Innovative Learning Schools.

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STEM Advocacy Robotics Strategy 287

eSchool News

AUGUST 8, 2023

The Foundation connects people to treatment, support, and resources; leads advocacy efforts; funds innovative research and the training of specialists; and educates the public about epilepsy and seizure first aid. To learn more visit epilepsy.com or call 1.800.332.1000.

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Training Advocacy Education Software 90

Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Deklotz and her team are committed to setting up teachers with the resources they need to be successful, providing extensive and differentiated professional development opportunities through the district’s micro-credentialing system. These resources help engage parents and update them on district news and future district-wide plans.

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Social Media Education Advocacy Personalized Learning 294

Waterford

JULY 30, 2023

Connection to School Resources Put families in touch with school resources to make connections with them that are meaningful and individualized. Topics should include relationship building, advocacy, and culturally relevant strategies. Including families in the planning of these events can help them be invested in the classroom.

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How To Strategy Survey Training 260

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

While they are completing digital worksheets, their peers in better-resourced schools are coding, collaborating, and designing and building tech tools. The report notes that teachers from well-resourced schools typically have more time and training to design lessons that involve creative, non-formulaic uses of ed tech.

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Digital Divide Advocacy Policies Report 91

Edsurge

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Just last week, the director of the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency, Jen Easterly, listed K-12 as one of three “ target rich, resource poor ” priority sectors for the agency, which is tasked with toughening the country’s cybersecurity infrastructure. But it’s something that lawmakers are only beginning to wake up to.

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Data Advocacy Policies Trends 135

TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 23, 2024

Appropriate resources are provided. They find at least two sources, one of which is an editorial, website or promotional materials for an advocacy group, or some other type of opinion about the issue. Appropriate resources are provided. Class Discussion Level One: Students choose one of the identified issues related to oceans.

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Examples Advocacy Strategy Groups 121

Edsurge

JANUARY 19, 2021

As an organization on a mission to build a strong, socially conscious and diverse tech workforce, the past year showed us where we can strengthen our existing practices and sharpen our focus and advocacy efforts to be even further out on the leading edge of innovative learning.

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