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As Factories Fade, Rural District Builds Makerspace to Fill Talent Gaps

Edsurge

At the time, I was the homeless education program manager for Paducah Independent Schools District in Paducah, Kentucky. Trevor was hesitant to tag along with a class he didn’t know for the field trip, but was quickly persuaded by the promise of learning about new technology. Trevor’s teacher pulled me aside, concerned and frustrated.

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How a University Took on the Textbook Industry

Edsurge

HOUSTON — On the third floor of a bank building near Rice University, the future of higher education is being written. Today, OpenStax—part tech startup, part publishing house, part cognitive science research lab—has a library of three dozen titles. You could maybe change the world, or at least the world of education.”

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Today - "Learning Through National Parks" + This Week's Presentations at the Learning Revolution Online Daily Education Conference #learningrevolution

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Educating the whole child” should include experiential learning in local communities, states, and regions. National Park sites represent our nation’s most significant landscapes, ecosystems, and historical/cultural sites. California Press, 2020). This is a free event hosted by LearningRevolution.com.

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How one country with close parallels to the United States has made college free

The Hechinger Report

Now the perk will run out for her before she finishes her education. SANTIAGO, Chile — So poor was the education she received at her public high school, Pilar Vega Martinez had to take an extra year to study for the Prueba de Selección Universitaria — the Chilean version of the SAT. Photo Elissa Nadworny. Elissa Nadworny.

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Audible for Students: A Comprehensive Guide

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

In a world where digital resources are becoming increasingly integral to our learning and teaching methods, understanding and utilizing platforms like Audible can significantly enhance our educational experiences. How It Works: Look for titles tagged as “included” and start streaming instantly.

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T&L’S ISTE 2018 BEST OF SHOW AWARDS WINNERS

techlearning

The products below were selected by an anonymous panel of educator judges, who scoured the exhibit hall floor during the conference in Chicago. Judges were impressed by BrightBytes’ continued dedication to improving education technology for the benefit of entire school districts. AVER INFORMATION INC.

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Things To Be Grateful For This Thanksgiving – Our 2021 Gratitude List

Fractus Learning

Imagine removing price tags or scratching someone’s back without fingernails. Educators and leaders who see your potential even when you don’t. Bees are natural pollinators and vital to the ecosystem. The delight of bright colors, pastels, shades, and tones as opposed to a world that is only black and white.

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