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How Blockchain Can Encourage Learning

Edsurge

And the technology may help address an age-old challenge in any classroom: motivation. A group of blockchain projects called “learn-to-earn” (also sometimes called “earn-to-learn”) aims to incentivize learners to engage with educational content and, just as importantly, stick with it.

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U.S. K-12 Educational Technology Policy: Historical Notes on the Federal Role

Doug Levin

Secretary of Education Richard W. ” This letter marked the launch of the implementation of the first federal program dedicated to ensuring universal access to information and communications technology for improved teaching and learning in the nation’s schools. the more detailed program rules, as determined by the U.S.

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OPINION: Black-white disparities in education correlate with teachers’ implicit biases, but it will take more than education reform to solve the issue

The Hechinger Report

Many leaders in education have similarly called for action to address the biases of those working in schools across the country. In a study published in July, we found suggestive evidence supporting the need to address bias in the classroom. Related: Teachers go to school on racial bias.

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K-12 Educators and Administrators: Share Your Ed-tech Pilot Approach

Digital Promise

Are you a K-12 educator or administrator? Digital Promise will award up to ten school or district leaders who submit a response by March 27 with a $1,000 stipend for a trip to San Francisco, including workshops with leading software companies, in partnership with the Education Technology Industry Network. 8 PM ET, March 27, 2015.

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The Actual Dollars That Will Shape the New K-12 Investment Ecosystem

Edsurge

It’s that most conversations about a school’s expenses don’t sync up to what’s happening in the classroom—the instruction, materials, and tools that shape the educational experience for teachers and students. The district began the program when budgets were declining and they had to decide what to cut and what to keep.

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Online program expands to combat early learning disruptions caused by coronavirus closures

The Hechinger Report

The program has been met with skepticism from experts worried about excessive screen time for young children, but has been praised by local educators who say it has improved students’ school readiness. Related: Mississippi’s high-quality pre-K program may ramp up to serve more kids. Subscribe today!

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Michigan School Administrators’ Journey Toward Increased Equity and Inclusion

edWeb.net

She worked with Dr. Griffin on the development of what became a professional learning project designed to prepare educators to engage with students in deep dialogues about race and other equity issues. Dr. Sarena Shivers has been an educator for nearly 30 years. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST.