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8 Key Focus Areas for Developing a Re-Entry Plan

A Principal's Reflections

Addressing and Closing Learning Gaps Many people are saying that the summer learning loss will pale in comparison to what educators will see when kids return to school. Additionally, the digital divide is wider than many perceived. Hence, it is crucial to start to develop critical supports now.

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Majority of districts now meet FCC’s school internet connectivity goal

eSchool News

In comparison, those districts not meeting the goal are paying well above that median price at $1.55 Why students should have internet access at home When it comes to digital equity , U.S. per megabit. This demonstrates that the FCC’s goal is not just attainable, it actually benefits school districts in several ways,” said Jordan.

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COVID-19, academia, and the big push online: an update

Bryan Alexander

Karin Fischer notes of the decisions to break off connections with afflicted nations: “The swiftness of those decisions is notable in comparison to deliberations when coronavirus first broke out in China.” My readers know that the digital divide means unequal access to bandwidth, which can limit use of video and large files.

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Paying to Turn in Homework? ASU Prof's Viral Email Raises Questions About Online Textbook Model

Edsurge

That raises the question: is the move to digital homework systems creating a new kind of digital divide at colleges? Textbook companies defend their new model, arguing that digital titles help students learn better than past methods and are sold for far less than traditional textbooks.

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COVID-19, academia, and the big push online: an update

Bryan Alexander

Karin Fischer notes of the decisions to break off connections with afflicted nations: “The swiftness of those decisions is notable in comparison to deliberations when coronavirus first broke out in China.” My readers know that the digital divide means unequal access to bandwidth, which can limit use of video and large files.

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Educating for Democracy in a Digital Age in Oakland

Educator Innovator

Unlike any prior study on the topic, the YPP survey included large numbers of black, Latino, and Asian American respondents, allowing for unique statistical comparisons across race.

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64 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

eSchool News

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. We asked edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2024.

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