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Online program expands to combat early learning disruptions caused by coronavirus closures

The Hechinger Report

The program has been met with skepticism from experts worried about excessive screen time for young children, but has been praised by local educators who say it has improved students’ school readiness. Related: Mississippi’s high-quality pre-K program may ramp up to serve more kids. Subscribe today!

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#AskExcelinEd: How are states advancing next generation learning?

ExcelinEd

Today, there is a new resource for education leaders to use in this important work. The report uses data and information gathered during a review of these programs in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., to provide a national overview and identify seven Key Policy Components for these programs.

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Staying Educationally Relevant in Instructional Technology

Tech Helpful

The ISTE Standards · C describe the skills and knowledge they need to support their peers in becoming digital age educators" ( [link] ). In the past few days I have been thinking about the future of educational technology at my school and what that support should look like.

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Three Ways That Rural States Can Become the Hotbeds for School Edtech Innovation

Edsurge

Technology has been a key component in the planting, fertilization, growth and eventually, the blossoming of new statewide initiatives including distance education and new professional learning opportunities for educators that have benefitted students in a variety of ways. Wyoming educators get up and stretch in the middle of a PD Day.

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Ed tech companies promise results, but their claims are often based on shoddy research

The Hechinger Report

School closures in all 50 states have sent educators and parents alike scrambling to find online learning resources to keep kids busy and productive at home. In 2002, federal education law began requiring schools to spend federal dollars on research-based products only. Video: Sarah Butrymowicz. But they are all misleading.

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Wednesday Interview - Breaking the Cycle of Students' Disengagement by Having Them Leave, to Learn

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

His work has spanned across school design, pedagogy, learning environments, and education reform and is supporting others doing similar work throughout the world. Charlie has served as an independent consultant to education and business since 1976. At Thayer High School in Winchester, N.H.,

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Over 25 Ideas for eLearning… Inclement Weather and Snow Day Make Up

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

I thought I would provide some points of reflection that may help your district if there is an interest in using eLearning to keep the education process going, even when the physical doors of the school are closed. Check any guidelines provided by the state DOE. Evaluate, revise, and reflect on the program on a consistent basis.

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