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Q&A: Leila Nuland on How to Build Equitable Computer Science Curricula

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When we did this research, we were looking to figure out what are best practices for creating a computer science program at the elementary level. . This means asking what outcome you anticipate from an elementary computer science program. So, it is top of mind for district leaders. Photo courtesy of Hanover research. by Eli Zimmerman.

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Discovering the “Ultimate Classroom”: A Student Led Project Based Learning Inquiry

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With the Common Core, state testing, interventions, and all else that goes on in the elementary day, how would I find time for my students to investigate and inquire into their interests? I even have a student who has decided to present to our board of education about types of furniture she would recommend to put in our new elementary school.

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The Key Role of Tech in Accessibility for All

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This is really for all learners—adults as well as students—not just for those students with disabilities,” said Dr. Carol Kelley, Superintendent of Oak Park Elementary District 97 (IL). Kelley is superintendent of Oak Park Elementary School District 97, a PreK–8 public school system in Oak Park, IL, with 6,150 students. Dr. Carol L.