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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.

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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. Watch Diane present about how St.

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Educational Technology Serves Equity When Used with Purpose

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I was fortunate to lead teams that shared my passion for achieving educational equity, but I was also humbled by the challenges presented on this path. But despite progress, work remains: according to Future Ready Schools , 21 million U.S. students still lack the broadband capability necessary for digital learning.

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Strategies for Closing the Digital Equity Gap

edWeb.net

As edtech leaders and stakeholders work to eliminate the homework gap, solutions such as mobile hotspots, low-cost broadband, private LTE networks and even Wifi on buses have the potential to ensure that students have 24/7 access to their education. About the Presenters. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. Sarah Thomas, Ph.D. Howard, Ph.D.

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Four Takeaways from League Candidates for Superintendent of the Year

Digital Promise

Across the San Diego region, Vista has forged partnerships with companies like Qualcomm and institutions like the University of San Diego to create the next generation of future-ready students. Devin is an inclusive leader. Vista Unified is also part of Verizon Innovative Learning Schools , powered by Digital Promise.

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State and District Leadership Discuss Digital Learning Opportunities

edWeb.net

In a recent edWebinar , presenters from Idaho and Pennsylvania discussed how state and district leadership support digital learning opportunities and implement digital materials. This broadcast was hosted by edWeb.net , SETDA , and Future Ready Schools , and sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

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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