eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

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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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

That direction should align with the community’s desires as well as the needs of the students. Another approach is referred to as the trustee model, where the board member believes that voters elected them to use their best judgment in ways that are in line with the overall needs of the whole community and student body.

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Edsurge

JULY 19, 2024

Like Jacob, many students with disabilities are forced to work extra, advocates argue. They have to learn just like other students, but they can also have to deal with assignments they can’t access and other digital hurdles. Some disability advocates say they appreciate that the Justice Department shifted the burden away from students.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Students younger than 18 volunteered as poll workers, organized voter registration drives and hosted forums for candidates to discuss their platforms. I think that's why we’ve seen a rise in youth involvement in the political process,” says Claire Gelillo, a 17-year-old student and activist. And teenagers answered the call.

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Edsurge

MAY 27, 2020

This scenario requires all educators, support staff, students, parents, and caregivers to remain nimble in the likelihood that there are quick changes in the way learning is accessed.” Younger students, who need more assistance and supervision, may need to attend in-person classes more frequently than older students.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

A sociology degree from Harvard led to a number of local government and nonprofit jobs in New York after graduation. Jess Aragon majored in communications at St. She works as a school partnerships manager at Remind, a mobile messaging platform for K-12 teachers, students, administrators and parents. “I

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 24, 2024

I need to create programs for students that will help educate them in their own culture and their own way. Ethnicity, diversity–all students need to learn how each culture is different. To me, [DEI] is educating myself and our team, but also educating teachers, staff, and students. AR: [One of the U.S.

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eSchool News

MARCH 13, 2024

I need to create programs for students that will help educate them in their own culture and their own way. Ethnicity, diversity–all students need to learn how each culture is different. To me, [DEI] is educating myself and our team, but also educating teachers, staff, and students. AR: [One of the U.S.

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Edsurge

MARCH 23, 2020

Students who were expecting to take online tests proctored by Examity received a notice that the service had been temporarily suspended. Before each testing session, these contractors verify the identity of the students, who show their ID cards in front of their webcams. For some students, the disruption came as a surprise. “I

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Edsurge

MARCH 4, 2020

Anthony Price Over three days, 60 community-minded youth, aged 13 to 23—each seeking to make the world a better place through unique projects—were mentored by T-Mobile and Ashoka leadership on how to grow their projects. As a leader, and maybe the only person in your community doing this type of work, you can feel isolated,” explains Price.

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eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2021

30,000 students from 175 schools in 27 states have experienced the immersive demonstration powered by the new optical fiber connectivity. Without a reliable broadband connection, thousands of students and adults would’ve missed out on the opportunity to explore Jamestown. ATLANTA and JAMESTOWN, Va.,

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

As an instructor, she had near-instant credibility with students who came to the program through their experience as Head Start parents. “I Head Start emphasized local control from the beginning, with community organizations running Head Start facilities and parents and community members represented on local governing boards.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Find out why experts see potential benefits in edge computing for IoT, student outcomes, and other areas. Already, teachers are leveraging student devices for improved communication and project management as well as real-time, interactive surveys and educational games. . Right now, 30 percent of U.S.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 19, 2018

Product Review: DJI Phantom 4 Pro+ Enables to Unique Film Production for Students. Communication Distance: 4.3 eli.zimmerman_9856. Tue, 06/19/2018 - 14:03. Among the most popular of the DJI drones, the Phantom 4 Pro+ is a state-of-the-art consumer-grade quadcopter featuring a rigid design and an iconic white and gray color scheme.

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TNTP Blog

JANUARY 16, 2025

Today, our work reaches 19 million students across 41 states as we work toward a future where every young person has multiple pathways to achieve short- and long-term economic and social mobility. This approach leads to deeper student engagement and stronger real-world connections. This approach’s holistic focus sets it apart.

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Priceless Ponderings

APRIL 14, 2025

A 2nd-grade social studies teacher should introduce students to key concepts that help them understand their place in the world. History & Cultural Heritage History comes to life when kids learn about important people and events that shaped their communities, state, and country. Lets break it down!

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

More than two years ago, educators around the country began to engage in dialogue regarding the digital divide , as they recognized the reality that many students did not have access and connectivity as once believed. Find ways to partner with state and local governments leading digital equity efforts to aid in workforce preparedness.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Several things, actually, according to a new evidence-based research brief focused on improving teacher wellbeing put out by EdResearch for Recovery, a project from the Annenberg Institute at Brown University and Results for America, a nonprofit that connects policymakers and local governments with research-backed strategies.

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Edsurge

MAY 7, 2024

Since the sudden rise of ChatGPT and other AI chatbots, many teachers and professors have started using AI detectors to check their students’ work. The idea is that the detectors will catch if a student has had a robot do their work for them. And it's not saying, ‘Yes, this kid wrote this,’ or ‘No, the student did not write it.’

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The reality is that these two stories come from conversations and interviews with educators, caregivers and students in the United States from the Southwest to the East Coast with statistics that back up these personal narratives. Three students exploring Endless OS installed on Endless Mini, Mexico How do we change the narrative?

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Cal Matters

MAY 20, 2025

In summary California’s ESL courses gained 30,000 students over the past six years. As the Trump administration revokes student visas and escalates immigration raids, that growth is at risk. At California’s community colleges, more than 290,000 students take free, non-credit English as a Second Language classes.

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