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U.S. K-12 Educational Technology Policy: Historical Notes on the Federal Role

Doug Levin

Federal Program Evaluations and Program-Related Reports: The First-Year Implementation of the Technology Literacy Challenge Fund in Five States (American Institutes for Research, 2000). Rationale for Obama administration FY 2010 program funding reduction : “ The proposed reduction of $169.9 FY 2001: $450,000,000.

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Invest in the Workforce of the Future with Data-Driven Collaboration

Digital Promise

In September 2018, Digital Promise conducted interviews with 10 individuals working for or with the state to illuminate best practices and strategies devised to achieve this goal. By connecting data across silos, the DataHUB will allow researchers and program evaluators to measure the effectiveness of programs in new ways.

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The Actual Dollars That Will Shape the New K-12 Investment Ecosystem

Edsurge

This information is manna for local education beat reporters, school board members, parents and engaged community members trying to figure out whether local leadership and policies are working as promised. This will demand a careful communication strategy. If not, then a reallocation of resources may be necessary.

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Let Evidence Guide the Solutions to Student Absenteeism

edWeb.net

Addressing this high level of absenteeism is possible using research-centered strategies, advised a panel of research, attendance, and behavioral science specialists in the recent edLeader Panel, “ Taking an Evidence-Based Approach to Reducing Absenteeism ,” sponsored by EveryDay Labs. Implementation Strategies. About the Presenters.

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A Unified Approach for Digital Integration

edWeb.net

Building a culture of shared understanding and cross-departmental responsibility for how digital integration is approached is crucial to the success of any digital strategy. in education administration and policy from the State University of New York at Albany and a bachelor’s degree in secondary education and English from Boston College.

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Debunking the ‘Gold Standard’ Myths in Edtech Efficacy

Edsurge

Way back in 2001, the Bush administration’s No Child Left Behind policy came down strongly in favor of “evidence-based teaching practices.” Summative Research This is all about outcomes and includes the classic RCT and QED research programs. Evaluating outcomes in this way takes both time and financial resources.

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