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Librarians at the Forefront of “Future Ready”

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Librarians are at the forefront of helping schools become “future ready.” The Alliance for Excellent Education (the Alliance) launched its Future Ready Schools (FRS) initiative in October 2014 with the aim of leveraging technology and connectivity to personalize and transform learning. Department of Education.

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Educational Technology Serves Equity When Used with Purpose

Edsurge

In my time as a classroom teacher, principal and superintendent, I became professionally and emotionally vested in leading and supporting a vision for educational equity, which is shared by many of my colleagues. But despite progress, work remains: according to Future Ready Schools , 21 million U.S.

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Two Edthena Partners Featured in National Broadband Imperative Report

Edthena

Earlier this month, the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) released their report, The Broadband Imperative II: Equitable Access for Learning. In it, education leaders advocate strongly for policymakers to increase broadband internet access in support of student learning. Vrain Valley Schools.

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Strategies for Closing the Digital Equity Gap

edWeb.net

These conversations have the potential to shift mindsets about digital equity by focusing on changes that will better support students’ access to their education. When we think about professional learning in this new era of education, it is not a linear process. About the Presenters. Professional Learning.

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Four Takeaways from League Candidates for Superintendent of the Year

Digital Promise

When it comes to education, there is no one right solution. Education leaders need solutions that make sense for their students in their context. ” The district has been piloting micro-credentials since 2014, and is a key thought partner of Digital Promise’s Educator Micro-credential initiative.

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State and District Leadership Discuss Digital Learning Opportunities

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In a recent edWebinar , presenters from Idaho and Pennsylvania discussed how state and district leadership support digital learning opportunities and implement digital materials. The recommendations are finalized by the state board of education. About the Presenters. Now, students always have access to current materials.

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Final Speakers List + Registration for October 6th "Libraries of the Future" Online Mini-Conference

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

REGISTER NOW (to attend live or watch the recordings, and to receive the reading packet) Library 2.016: Libraries of the Future will be held from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time on October 6th ( click for your own time zone). The presenter schedule will be sent to registered attendees next week. Be sure to also join the Library 2.0