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AI’s transformative role in accessibility

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The report is a comprehensive guide for educators, district leaders, and policymakers as it offers insights into the benefits and challenges of AI in education and offers practical strategies for effective and ethical AI implementation, with a focus on enabling accessibility. Key findings in the report include: 1.

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Increasing K-12 tech accessibility

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Key points: Schools must ensure greater access to the tech tools students and teachers need The digital divide still holds students back DEI in action: eSN Innovation Roundtable For more news on classroom equity, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Believing that all students have the same access to technology is a mistake.

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Only 27 percent of states plan to sustain K-12 digital access as federal programs end

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“Universal connectivity is more than just internet access–it’s about addressing the digital divide to ensure every student is prepared for post-secondary success,” said Julia Fallon, executive director at SETDA. ” The report provides specific policy recommendations to close the digital divide in education.

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Kajeet Awards $550,000 To 22 Organizations for Purchasing Connectivity Solutions That Drive Digital Inclusion in Education

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(PRWEB) JUNE 23, 2022 — Kajeet® , a leading provider of wireless connectivity, software and hardware solutions that deliver secure, reliable and managed IoT solutions to over 3,000 businesses, schools and districts, and state and local governments, today announced the 22 recipients of its 2022 Homework Gap Grant.

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Dear Liberal Arts Major: STEM Companies Need Your Skills to Grow

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But instead of a classroom, Wolochow now works on the Silicon Valley campus of a company that’s using technology to make learning more accessible to people throughout the world. These days, programming languages are accessible enough for pretty much anybody willing to do the work,” said Roger Kay, a longtime technology industry analyst.

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Can Colleges Reach Beyond Campus to Foster ‘Digital Equity’ in Communities?

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Higher ed has been paying more attention to this idea since pandemic-era remote learning underscored students’ uneven access to computers and internet. Higher ed should think beyond just helping people access devices and Wi-Fi, the panelists argued. Just having access doesn’t matter unless you can afford it.”

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Supporting Students Means Taking Care of Parents, Too. Here?s How Schools Can Help.

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This emotional stress, often compounded by social isolation and difficulty accessing basic resources (such as food and housing), interferes with the adult’s ability to engage with their child’s education and wellbeing. This has helped families tremendously in getting access to accurate, reliable, and actionable information and support.

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