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Data, Policies, and Plans for the Journey to Equity

edWeb.net

Access to gifted/talented programs and advanced courses is also unevenly distributed in regard to race, and the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) scores reveal similar inequities in regard to student outcomes. Aligning Policies. A third step is to define equity across all areas to create a shared understanding.

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TCEA 2019: Where Is Your K–12 District on the Security Map?

EdTech Magazine

Making a cybersecurity plan without an initial assessment of the status quo is like making an airplane reservation without knowing what city you’re flying out of , said Frosty Walker, CISO for the Texas Education Agency, at the Texas Computer Education Association Convention & Exposition in San Antonio on Monday. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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K-12 Blueprint site updated - resources for planning and implementing EdTech

Educational Technology Guy

Whether you are launching a one-to-one or BYO program, moving from print textbooks to digital content, revamping the curriculum to improve STEM learning, rethinking assessment, or embarking on (or continuing to support) any other ambitious technology-supported initiative, Intel’s Blueprint model can help. Follow me on Twitter and Google+.

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Where Schools Need to Focus Their Ed Tech Efforts

EdTech Magazine

Inspecting the difference between schools with higher and lower student outcomes, higher-performing schools were much more likely to focus on tools that promoted student collaboration, assessments and games. For those looking to adopt some of these policies, there are plenty of options available to help put a spotlight on these areas.

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Use Personalized Learning Tools to Boost Classroom Equity

EdTech Magazine

Assessment is meaningful and a positive learning experience for students. Classroom Technology Strengthens Competency-Based Assessment. The number of states with policies in place to promote and facilitate competency-based systems has grown from just a handful in 2004 to 43 states in 2018. by Wendy McMahon.

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MobyMax Wins 2018 Tech Edvocate Award for Best Assessment Tool

techlearning

has been awarded the 2018 Tech Edvocate Award for Best Assessment Tool or App. has been awarded the 2018 Tech Edvocate Award for Best Assessment Tool or App. We are thrilled that MobyMax was recognized not only as the Best Global EdTech company, but also the Best Assessment Tool or App.

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Alabama Leaders in Ed Tech Offer a Model for Professional Development

EdTech Magazine

We have scripts, policies and other educational content there for the taking, and we encourage members to share any resources they’ve created. Members discuss not only technical topics, but also professional development, leadership and policy programs. . Today, we reach members on an almost daily basis.

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