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Coronavirus FAQ: Everything Schools and Companies Need and Want to Know

Edsurge

It notes that, when a confirmed case has entered a school, some institutions may need to “dismiss students and most staff for two to five days,” while for others, “school dismissals and event cancellations may be extended if advised by local health officials.” The pledge is legally enforceable, Vance adds.).

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Hero Awards finalists: 18 schools and educators dedicated to learning

eSchool News

The program gives students technology skills that can lead them into the future. The district also holds several events inviting staff to learn about technology tools and strategies for the classroom. Nominee: Link Text Becky Alexander, Morris Elementary Nominated by: Istation.

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16 Great NonProfits Working to Support EdTech in Schools

Tom Murray

Prior to my role as the Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools ® , I spent 14 years in a public school in Pennsylvania as an elementary and middle school teacher, middle school and elementary principal, and district level technology director.

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The Big Picture on the 2019-20 PreK-12 Market

edWeb.net

With the continued emphasis on reading at grade level by third grade, schools are looking for their elementary materials to focus on phonics. No matter what the subject, though, every publisher should be ready to share their student data privacy standards for their digital tools.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

Via The Wall Street Journal : “The federal government is pumping $245 million into the creation and expansion of public charter schools across the nation with hopes of helping students in low-income communities.” ” Via the Data Quality Campaign : “ Student Data Privacy Legislation : A Summary of 2016 State Legislation.”