Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2021

It’s time for states to step up and realize that proper technology and WiFi connectivity are a must-have in public school districts, and that state policy is dangerously lagging behind. COVID-19 shed light on the huge gap in policy relating to tech and infrastructure provisioning—what many are now referring to as a civil rights issue.

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Broadband Digital Divide E-rate Policies 138

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Here’s what they had to say: Text-based AI interfaces provide an opportunity to help close the digital divide…and avoid an impending AI divide. Lindsay Dworkin, SVP of Policy & Government Affairs, NWEA The pendulum has swung quickly toward the Science of Reading. They need the power to exercise their skill sets.

Trends 142

Trends EdTech Industry Data 142

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Why AI should not be used in education While the role of AI in education presents exciting opportunities, there are valid concerns and reasons why caution should be exercised in its widespread use. There’s the risk of perpetuating educational inequality. Policymakers play a crucial role in shaping the landscape of AI in education.

Education 52

Education Adaptive Learning Personalized Learning Gamification 52

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Here’s what they had to say: Text-based AI interfaces provide an opportunity to help close the digital divide…and avoid an impending AI divide. Lindsay Dworkin, SVP of Policy & Government Affairs, NWEA The pendulum has swung quickly toward the Science of Reading. They need the power to exercise their skill sets.

Trends 52

Trends EdTech Industry Data 52

eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

As such, from the characters portrayed in online programs to reading excerpts included in curricular products, it is important for all education companies to provide, and educators to seek out, more culturally relevant, modifiable, and accessible resources to effectively meet the varying learning needs of all students.

EdTech 69

EdTech Learning Industry Data 69

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

The pandemic highlighted the massive digital divide that exists between marginalized communities and affluent communities that enjoy well-established digital infrastructure. –Remco Bergsma, CEO, MiEN Company. Edtech companies that fail to prioritize accessibility will be left behind. –Amy Gulley, M.Ed

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EdTech Data Classroom Accessibility 105

Hack Education

DECEMBER 20, 2016

The inequalities of K–12 education extend into higher ed, exacerbated by high tuition, inadequate financial aid , and admissions policies that privilege white and affluent students. ” Money and data – they’re intertwined for technology companies – are monopolized in a handful of corporate giants.

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Technology Education Pearson Company 40