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4 things innovative districts do to improve graduation rates

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Many students’ families could not afford computers, or even an internet connection. Yet every student in Piedmont is given a laptop in school and to take home and, through partnerships developed by the district, can access free or low-cost broadband 24/7. Early college access for later success.

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29 K-12 edtech predictions for 2021

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It will provide more support for students who are struggling in the online environment, it will take some of the burden off of the teachers, and it will help schools support educational equity by creating greater access to services that previously were only available to families that could afford it. –

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How ESSA will boost ed-tech funding

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“We’re pleased that the federal government has renewed its commitment to funding educational technology,” said Lan Neugent, interim executive director of the State Educational Technology Directors Association , in an interview. It’s great to see that become a priority again.”. Title IV, Part A, of ESSA changes that—sort of.

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How Do You Teach Art, Music and PE Online? In China, They’re Figuring It Out.

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“Many teachers have been trapped outside Wuhan due to the sudden lockdown of the city, and they may not have instruments at home such as the piano, as well as access to stable internet connection.” Sun has found materials online about music and cut them into 20-minute videos for her students. “We

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eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 10 dedicated educators

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We’ve had families who just needed some layer of support or to continue to access their education, and the online environment provided immediate response to that,” shared Mr. Hatcher. His approach, focused on equitable access to books and engaging the community, has left a remarkable mark.

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7 Tech Tools for PE Teachers

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Technology is a natural education fit in everything from math to Spanish to literacy. The one corner of K-12 learning that is not so obvious is PE — Physical Education. In that class, we think of physical stuff — not digital — like running and exercising. But kids love technology’s apps and software.

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How ESSA will boost ed-tech funding

eSchool News

“We’re pleased that the federal government has renewed its commitment to funding educational technology,” said Lan Neugent, interim executive director of the State Educational Technology Directors Association , in an interview. It’s great to see that become a priority again.”. Title IV, Part A, of ESSA changes that—sort of.