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Only 27 percent of states plan to sustain K-12 digital access as federal programs end

eSchool News

“Universal connectivity is more than just internet access–it’s about addressing the digital divide to ensure every student is prepared for post-secondary success,” said Julia Fallon, executive director at SETDA.

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3 Changes to Look For in Secondary Education

Turnitin

But what does change look like in secondary education? In the months to come, whether schools physically open or they opt for a digital semester, we can safely say there’s been a shift in secondary education. The digital divide is most notably prominent for low-income communities. And will it be permanent?

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Districts put DEI into action

eSchool News

And this creates a digital divide between those who can afford it and those who cannot. I believe the earlier we start with our students at the elementary level, theyll become more proficient as they progress onto the secondary level. We do it, but we dont do it with fidelity, and thats what is needed.

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10 ways COVID changed American schools

eSchool News

We are asking the American public to work with us to prepare for the expectation that this could be bad, Dr. Nancy Messonnier, then a leader in the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions pandemic response, told reporters on a Feb. And teachers report many students seem less engaged in their lessons. 25, 2020 conference call.

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How one city closed the digital divide for nearly all its students

The Hechinger Report

Credit: Javeria Salman/ The Hechinger Report. “We We have this huge digital divide that’s making it hard for [students] to get their education,” she said. David Silver, the director of education for the mayor’s office, said people talked about the digital divide, but there had never been enough energy to tackle it.

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Announcing the 2021-2022 League of Innovative Schools Cohort

Digital Promise

In California, College Connect is Rowland Unified School District’s solution to making college and post-secondary pathways more equitable for every student. Each month during their one-year term, the board member presents a report to the board and school community to share the input and feedback of students.

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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 11 Edition)

Doug Levin

Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye the week of March 13, 2017 – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. The partnership aims to bridge the digital divide in Pittsburg by offering parents refurbished computers free of charge.

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