A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 23, 2020

Over the past couple of months, I have written extensively on the topic of remote learning. Modeling on my part and active application on their end, make these learning experiences that much richer. Many readers have noticed that many of the strategies I have shared are also effective for face-to-face learning.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

As stated in the white paper, “issues such as underfunding, understaffing, the digital divide and the impacts of the pandemic have set the stage for an ambitious revival.” The white paper, released under the brand ClassVR, Avantis’ award-winning all-in-one VR/AR headsets for schools, is available for download at [link].

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on equity, edtech innovation, immersive learning, and the science of reading. This year’s 4th most-read story focuses on blended learning’s role in the wake of the pandemic. Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 18, 2021

My daughter is entering her third year of college, and I have three sons in elementary schools; my youngest starts first grade in a few weeks. Last year, my predecessor, Karen Cator outlined ways in which we can finally close the Digital Learning Gap. The post How Can We Close the Digital Learning Gap This School Year?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 19, 2023

Elementary and middle school children can read the books or have them read aloud to them. Aimed at school-age children, categories include, earth, animals, STEM, family, create and play, know and learn, technology, and more. TumbleBookLibrary TumbleBookLibrary is a curated database of over 1100 elementary age ebooks.

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EdTechTeam

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

How do we use, integrate, and engage learning with the newest technology? How can we close this digital divide? According to the US Department of Education , there are seven ways to help close the digital divide. Another had them creating images that show what they learned about vocabulary. The 7 shifts: 1.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2020

For students across Texas and around the country, bridging the digital divide and providing reliable Internet connectivity that enables distance learning for students without Internet access are among the top priorities for state governments, school districts, teachers and parents alike. Many students across the U.S.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 20, 2022

Elementary and middle school children can read the books or have them read aloud to them. Aimed at school-age children, categories include, earth, animals, STEM, family, create and play, know and learn, technology, and more. TumbleBookLibrary is a curated database of over 1100 elementary age ebooks. Listen and Read.

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ExcelinEd

MAY 15, 2020

To wrap up this unusual National Charter Schools Week , we have been thinking about some of our youngest and most vulnerable learners: students attending elementary grades. Here are three examples of how elementary charters are continuing to provide instructional services to some of their youngest students.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 15, 2021

Because of that, I was surprised to hear some Black families at a town hall meeting focusing on the benefits of distance learning. In my work as an elementary school teacher and principal, too often I saw teachers and administrators struggling to serve Black families. We’ve started something new that we can’t go away from.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

To make the best use of the technology, and to try to give every student a comparable digital learning experience, teachers need professional development, says Kim Buryanek, associate superintendent of Sioux City Community School District in Iowa. We have a divide, whether it’s a socioeconomic divide or an opportunity divide.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Augmented reality (AR) is a technology that enriches the classroom learning experience by overlaying digital content onto real-world content, simply using devices that already exist in most classrooms, like tablets and smartphones. I have found that integrating AR into lessons encourages greater engagement and collaborative learning.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Wednesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. What no one talks enough about is that “we have a digital divide right within suburban and urban areas as well,” he said.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2021

Elementary and middle school children can read the books or have them read aloud to them. Aimed at school-age children, categories include, earth, animals, STEM, family, create and play, know and learn, technology, and more. TumbleBookLibrary is a curated database of over 1100 elementary age ebooks. Listen and Read.

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eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2022

To further the mission of closing the Digital Divide for students across the United States, each grant recipient will receive up to $25,000, which they may use for any combination of Kajeet Education Broadband solutions, including WiFi hotspots, school bus WiFi, LTE-embedded Chromebooks and routers. To learn more, visit?

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Education Superhighway

JANUARY 23, 2017

One year ago we launched the Massachusetts Digital Connections Initiative in partnership with Governor Baker’s Office, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (ESE), and MassIT. The report showed that 47% of students lacked the minimum connectivity (100 kbps per student) necessary for digital learning.

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MIND Research Institute

MAY 15, 2020

Unfortunately, school closures have meant a step backward for many when it comes to the digital divide. There is nothing black-and-white about how to best support our students and families,” said Dr. Barbara Adams, principal at Findley Elementary School in Des Moines, IA. Distance Learning is tough. melandyk ? ?

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Digital Promise

MAY 27, 2020

With digital learning likely to stretch into the fall due to COVID-19, how can we ensure every student has equitable access to powerful learning opportunities? The crisis has shone a harsh light on the digital divide in the United States, surfacing thoughtful debate and long-overdue discussion around the equity gap.

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Insight Education Group

MAY 27, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has left elementary and secondary schools across the country in need of additional resources to operate and support their school communities. billion to the Elementary and Secondary Emergency Education Relief Fund, also known as ESSER ( NCSL, 2021 ).

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

However, our professional accreditation requirements are still on track and need to be renewed, as we have to learn and up our abilities for the fall. Many of the topics below were part of that conversation, including Social Emotional Learning (SEL). Social-Emotional Learning. I’ve embedded the webinar below for you to review.)

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The Innovative Educator

MAY 10, 2020

Toltemara / Shutterstock Despite the fact that any state or district can run their own virtual learning program, until now, many never offered this as a public school option to families. For now, … Learning on pause Sadly, some districts put a stop to remote learning early on with poorly thought out justifications.

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Education Superhighway

AUGUST 29, 2022

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) allocated over $45 billion to states for broadband deployment through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) and Digital Equity Act (DEA) programs. The No Home Left Offline Coalition will. The No Home Left Offline Coalition will.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 30, 2018

Like other K–12 school districts around the country, you’re closing the digital divide — making sure your students have access to technology that paves the way for their future successes. Powering their devices is a robust network and state-of-the-art cloud technology. The implementation was a total success. by Curtiss Strietelmeier.

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Insight Education Group

MAY 27, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has left elementary and secondary schools across the country in need of additional resources to operate and support their school communities. billion to the Elementary and Secondary Emergency Education Relief Fund, also known as ESSER ( NCSL, 2021 ).

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Insight Education Group

MAY 27, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has left elementary and secondary schools across the country in need of additional resources to operate and support their school communities. billion to the Elementary and Secondary Emergency Education Relief Fund, also known as ESSER ( NCSL, 2021 ).

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 27, 2020

Rising fourth graders listen as a teacher reads a book at an elementary school summer program in Silver Spring, MD. As the coronavirus closes schools, online platforms are proving to be invaluable, allowing instruction to continue and alleviating the severity of students’ learning loss. According to 2018 study by the U.S.

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Edsurge

MARCH 15, 2021

In this situation, teachers need technology tools that allow them to provide the same high-quality experience for students learning at home and in person. The Samsung Interactive Display provides engaging, exciting learning experiences for students—from anywhere. Read our free, complete guide to securing grants for remote learning.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 25, 2023

Related: How one city closed the digital divide for nearly all its students Second, district leadership can foster equity by focusing on policies behind the scenes that lead to better outcomes for all. One positive example: Chicago Public Schools this year renamed an elementary school after American abolitionist Harriet Tubman.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 15, 2020

Now, early learning advocates are even more worried about the state’s youngest learners. Waterford.org also provides families with laptops and internet service, helping reduce the digital divide that would have prevented many low-income kids from logging on. Waterford.org will direct $9 million toward the project.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

. “Born connected: The rise of the AI generation”, reveals the app use and technology habits of children aged 4-18, detailing trends in screen time, social media and communications, mobile gaming, online entertainment, learning tools, and for the first time in the report’s history, use of artificial intelligence tools.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 17, 2021

As districts across the United States consider how to get student learning back on track and fortify parent interest in public schools, they’re asking the same question as Steve Joel: What should we keep after the pandemic? Hints of a remote learning legacy are emerging. Learning from Lockdown. Eva Moskowitz, Success Academy. “We

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The Social Institute today announced that it has expanded its pioneering social-emotional learning curriculum to meet the needs of fourth grade students, available beginning in January of 2021. It is also an age where they are learning to navigate friendships, conflict, and collaboration, so those dialogues are helpful as well.”.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 11, 2021

They typically come from K-12 school systems that lack resources like state-of-the-art learning technology, curriculum and student supports. Second, we’ve taken ownership of the digital divide at the institutional level. We also understand that the digital divide isn’t just about access, but also know-how.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 29, 2023

A significant challenge for Delta communities is the ever-growing digital divide. While most students across the state received devices for virtual learning, many couldn’t use them due to poor, limited or no internet access. Related: OPINION: Lessons from Mississippi: Is there really a miracle here we can all learn from?

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N2Y

MAY 20, 2021

Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER Fund). What do we know is effective for accelerating learning for students with gaps? What technological innovations will best meet the unique learning needs of students with disabilities? What can bridge the digital divide within the special education community?

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 22, 2020

Almost no district was truly ready to plunge into remote learning full time and with no end in sight. There is no one-size-fits-all remedy and no must-have suite of digital learning tools. Blaney Elementary School in Elgin, S.C., But America’s persistent digital divide has greatly hampered efforts toward this goal.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 9, 2021

They need opportunities to create, decode, analyze, customize and otherwise manipulate programs, datasets and predictive models to solve problems in support of their learning goals. There is a growing need to reframe computing in classrooms as an inherently social and learned set of skills.

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