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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. Christine Fox, Deputy Executive Director, SETDA, noted the importance of having safe WiFi access. She earned a B.S.

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The SLIDE Study: A chat with Deb Kachel (Part 2)

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The study emphasizes a critical equity issue: our most vulnerable students are those most impacted by a declining numbers of school librarians. I recently chatted with project director, Deb Kachel to dig a little deeper into what the study means and her hopes for its impact and use. or SLIDE research project.

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5 edtech opportunities that will emerge in 2022

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The problems we’ve experienced educating students who are learning at home, either full time or in a part time model, spotlight needed improvements (particularly with equity of access) and spark new ways of thinking. . Kuato is an edtech gaming company that surveyed 1,000 parents and 600 teachers in the U.K.

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3 strategies to support inclusive learning

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Studies have shown that inclusive education can lead to improved academic outcomes for both students with disabilities and their peers. Inclusive education has benefits for both students with disabilities and for their peers as it promotes social integration, cultivates empathy, and exposes students to those with diverse abilities.

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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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“In navigating the changes in education, I love knowing I can turn to Discovery Education to find educational, and engaging, content of all kinds,” said Becky Goddard Plotkin, a social studies teacher at Pine Lake Preparatory in North Carolina.

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SLIDE: data, interactive tools, and an equity wake-up call (Part 1)

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The study is led by project director Debra E. Over the next year, the study’s qualitative phase begins. Learn more about the SLIDE study: SLIDE Project. Data Speaks: Addressing Equity of Access to School Librarians for Students. The Perspectives Report. Interactive map of State Survey data. Kachel, Debra E.

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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.