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These Education Books Sparked Conversation in 2018—And Give Us A Glimpse At What’s Ahead

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This article is part of a collection of op-eds from thought leaders, educators and entrepreneurs who reflect on the state of education technology in 2018, and share where it’s headed next year. What should educators learn from 2018 and where are we going next year? For 2018, consider four that caught my attention.

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Making the College Admissions Process Work for All Students

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As higher education professionals committed to breaking down the barriers to college and career access, we must acknowledge and confront the obstacles students face when navigating the post-secondary planning process. Here are five ways to do that: Establish a growth mindset and inspire confidence.

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eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 10 dedicated educators

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Tamiko Hatcher, a dedicated educator and the director of Special Programs at Akron Public Schools in Ohio, displays visionary leadership and steadfast commitment to implementing innovative education technologies to transform the educational experience for the students in his district.

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With Budget Cuts Looming, Here’s How Districts Will Decide What to Keep or Cut

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The federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act, for example, limits the use of school-improvement funds to interventions that benefit student learning as documented by at least one well-designed and well-implemented research study.

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64 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

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Ten years ago, when we began building equitable, offline-first education technology for the 2/3 of the world who didn’t have internet access, many people told us to just wait and the gap would close naturally. One thing that cannot be denied is the disconnect in today’s education technology between AV and IT and various domains.

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How the 6 'E's of Social Can Get More Traction to Your Tweets

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Here’s another example of how campaign partners educated their audience through social content: By 2020 65% of US jobs will require some form of post secondary education #WhyApply pic.twitter.com/HI0E3szAbl — uAspire (@uAspire) September 22, 2017. #WhyApply [link] — Common Application (@CommonApp) September 22, 2017.

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Why Professors Need to Work to Inspire Their Students

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Sarah Cavanaugh, author of The Spark of Learning: Energizing the College Classroom with the Science of Emotion (2016) , describes how we can energize our students’ learning by heightening curiosity, encouraging mindfulness and capturing learners’ attention.

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