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SETDA Provides Tips on Equity of Access for Students Outside of School

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Unfortunately, teachers and students are often unable to be sure there will be dependable, robust access outside of school depending on family and community circumstances. Arthur Elementary has also established goals for out-of-school access. She holds firm to the belief that student access to technology is the great equalizer.

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DEI in action: eSN Innovation Roundtable

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Hines Elementary in Waco, Texas Here’s what eSN’s panel of educator experts had to say about DEI in action in their schools, the challenges they still face, and what they think will advance DEI initiatives in the years to come. Department of Education’s recent edtech plans] discussed active vs. passive consumption of technology.

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The 2017 EdNext Poll on School Reform: Digital Learning

Doug Levin

I have been critical of the treatment of technology in both the 2015 and 2016 Education Next back-to-school polls for a variety of reasons, including sloppiness in reporting, bias, and lack of relevance to education policy and practice considerations.

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3 tips for connecting students to internet resources during summer

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Unfortunately, teachers and students are often unable to be sure there will be dependable, robust access outside of school depending on family and community circumstances. States, districts and schools are also uniquely positioned to share reduce cost or no cost out-of-school access options for families. Communicate with Families.

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Head into the Holiday Season with New Dynamic Digital Experiences from Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners

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This experience is suitable for upper elementary and middle school students. Designed for students in grades K-12, these activities bring science, technology, engineering, and math to life inside and outside the classroom. STEM Activities for Hands-On Learning. Financial Literacy Lessons.

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State and District Leadership Discuss Digital Learning Opportunities

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There are essential conditions for digital learning like state leadership, equity of access, accessibility for all students, interoperability considerations, and student data and privacy. Previously, Elizabeth worked as an elementary teacher in Nevada and a residential counselor in Montana.