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New Online Platform from Vernier Boosts High School Students’ STEM Learning with Fun, Interactive Investigations and Projects

eSchool News

In the platform, educators can create their own instructional content or access science investigations and projects—which can be used with or without Vernier probeware—to meet the unique needs of their students. Vernier Software & Technology has led the innovation of educational, scientific data-collection technology for over 40 years.

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Discovery Education Offers Educators New Resources Supporting Black History Month Observances 

eSchool News

The collection of dynamic, on-demand resources supports educators’ efforts to drive deeper student engagement by connecting classroom lessons to the real-world. Career profile videos show students a variety of STEM careers across software engineering, chemistry, and technology support. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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School support staffers stuck earning poverty level wages

The Hechinger Report

This story also appeared in Fast Company Now, facing staffing shortages, the district of more than 16,000 students dumped extra work on those who remained. I wish it wouldn’t take all of us telling you that we need to work a second job just to barely make ends meet.” Considine, 28, was shocked. Claire Considine, former teacher’s aide.

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Classroom Tech Can Drive Student Engagement—But Schools Need to Choose Wisely

Edsurge

Reluctant to replace the existing tool after just two years, but well aware it wasn't meeting classroom needs, Rugg agreed. And to avoid any surprises down the road, Rugg also wanted to understand how the company handled training, support and upgrades. Talk with the trainers, the tech people, and try the technology."

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Can Learning be Equitable if the Student Isn't Able to Access Learning Resources?

Connecting 2 the World

Digitally, there are accommodations or finished products that must meet a certain standard when designing an online resource or course. We often hear instructors, instructional designers, and policy makers/administrators claim that it is impossible to meet everyone's demands. Why is accessibility important?

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Half of school leaders expect significant impact from ESSA

eSchool News

New survey reveals how school leaders feel about policy, tech-supported learning. The overall results of the inaugural survey reflect school leaders’ focus on meeting individual student needs and building teacher and leadership capacity within schools. Catapult Learning, Inc.

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Activate Instruction migrates content to Gooru

eSchool News

As the public education system evolves toward supporting students’ personalized needs, online learning tools have emerged that allow teachers to customize instruction. Often the tools available either meet some of the teachers’ needs or are prohibitively expensive.