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

eSchool News

The annual report, now in its fourth and final iteration, includes findings on the nation’s progress toward meeting the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) bandwidth goal of 1 Mbps per student and combating a lack of internet access–and the effects of lack of internet access–for students. “A per megabit.

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8 Key Focus Areas for Developing a Re-Entry Plan

A Principal's Reflections

Going forward, a sound plan should be developed so that all learners have a positive educational experience that meets their needs. 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.

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

Bryan Alexander

The American Physical Society canceled its Colorado meeting. Due to rapidly escalating health concerns relating to the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the 2020 APS March Meeting in Denver, CO, has been canceled. Please do not travel to Denver to attend the March Meeting. More information will follow shortly.

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

Bryan Alexander

The American Physical Society canceled its Colorado meeting. Due to rapidly escalating health concerns relating to the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the 2020 APS March Meeting in Denver, CO, has been canceled. Please do not travel to Denver to attend the March Meeting. More information will follow shortly.

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Should rich families be allowed to fundraise a better public school education for their kids?

The Hechinger Report

The parent associations at Green Lake and Rising Star elementary schools co-sponsored the event so students at the two schools could meet for the first time. Parents from the Green Lake and Rising Star elementary schools in Seattle meet for a spaghetti dinner in late 2019. Related: A parent-led effort to close the digital divide.

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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. By improving access to district systems and processes, school leaders will be able to better serve and meet the needs and expectations of the families they serve.

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65 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. By improving access to district systems and processes, school leaders will be able to better serve and meet the needs and expectations of the families they serve.

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