eSchool News

OCTOBER 26, 2015

…It is essential to ensure that tests are fair, are of high quality, take up the minimum necessary time, and reflect the expectation that students will be prepared for success in college and careers,” according to an Oct. Fair–and supportive of fairness–in equity in educational opportunity. Worth taking.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 11, 2024

The limits of manual IEP interpretation When you think about the steps involved in creating and implementing an IEP, the process requires a fair amount of human intervention and interpretation. Educators set goals with students and families annually and then collect information supporting those goals in different ways throughout the year.

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Students Evaluation Special Education Disabilities 262

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

“A disability may be the result of combinations of impairments and environmental barriers , such as attitudinal barriers, inaccessible information, an inaccessible built environment or other barriers that affect people’s full participation in society [i].” of Australian undergraduate students reported having a learning disability.

Disabilities 98

Disabilities Learning Spaces Universal Design Learning Disabilities 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

“A disability may be the result of combinations of impairments and environmental barriers , such as attitudinal barriers, inaccessible information, an inaccessible built environment or other barriers that affect people’s full participation in society [i].” of Australian undergraduate students reported having a learning disability.

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Disabilities Learning Spaces Universal Design Learning Disabilities 98

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Teachers want fair funding for all schools. Charter schools have been known to cherry pick students by race, class and even disability levels. In fact, charter schools have been accused of re-segregation. It’s time to return the education field to the educators. What do teachers want?

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Edsurge

MAY 22, 2024

I received state disability benefits back in 2022, when my health crisis began, but it wasn’t renewed the subsequent year. With the average child care worker earning just $32,070 annually, fair compensation, benefits and federal support are imperative. Addressing these systemic issues requires a multifaceted approach.

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Fairness Education Disabilities Communication 208

Edsurge

JANUARY 4, 2019

Fellows explicitly called out the need for college leaders to do more to support and provide access to high-quality education to groups such as low-income students, students of color, students with disabilities and mental health issues, refugees, first-generation college students and women and non-binary students.

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Fairness Education Students Disabilities 163

Edsurge

JULY 10, 2020

“I think this is going to be more heavily relied on, with less access to students in person, test scores, and reliable grades, at least for the spring semester and even going forward next year,” says Marci Miller, an attorney who specializes in education law and disability rights. Yet Zwick, author of the book “Who Gets In?

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Fairness Counselling Testing Disabilities 217

Edsurge

MARCH 9, 2023

Students who participated in SEL programs reported better relationships with their teachers, witnessed less violent and aggressive acts at school, and expressed that their school environments have fair policies and rules. Students also reported feeling more supported, and on the whole, experienced increased perceptions of inclusion.

Disabilities 218

Disabilities Schools Study Beliefs 218

eSchool News

JULY 20, 2016

The new programs also have increased training for leading special student populations, including students with disabilities, English language learners and early childhood students. On the 2015 AzMERIT statewide benchmark exam, only 2 percent of ELLs passed the language arts section, and 6 percent passed the math section of the exam.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

And universal assessments that test multilingual students in English can provide inaccurate information that teachers use to guide their practice or can wrongly indicate learning disabilities. Just the recognition of this counter narrative has changed my teaching. But there are also other steps I’ve taken to change my practice.

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English Languages Language Teachers 201

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

EdSurge talked with Taylor about what makes reading a visually unnatural activity, why reading inefficiency isn’t a learning disability, and how early intervention can increase fluency and foster joy in reading. these reading skills don't correlate with intelligence, and reading inefficiently isn't a learning disability.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Teachers also got a “very fair” bump in compensation: A 10% raise, and a one-time $5,000 bonus for this school year, paid for with COVID relief dollars. Columbus East, for example, has a program for students with emotional disabilities who typically learn in the same classroom all day.

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Schools Math English Reading 275

Edsurge

MAY 15, 2019

I do not imagine that our program is their only or top priority, but I also do not imagine that it is fair to let some make up months of past due work to improve a grade from a previous semester or give extra time on evaluations without medical justification. How much do you bend? I have 22 students all on the exact same schedule.

Disabilities 126

Disabilities Students Assignments Syllabus 126

Edsurge

APRIL 12, 2019

Most Americans who cannot access the internet on a daily basis come from underrepresented and historically marginalized communities, including individuals with disabilities, from low-income backgrounds and those living in rural areas. The same holds for U.S. It's good stuff.

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Internet Disabilities Fairness Accessibility 167

Edsurge

MARCH 16, 2018

The tools span everything from music to time-saving shortcuts and supports for struggling students or those with learning disabilities. In all fairness, it was pretty sweet. Check out these educators’ top picks or explore a list of attendee favorites here. Looking for a way to introduce music to young learners?

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Essay Plagiarism Coaching Learning Disabilities 167

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Nearly all teachers who took the survey said students with disabilities needed more and better accommodations. They reported their students were frustrated and even overwhelmed by the test, either because of technology glitches, difficult directions or questions, the length of the test or simply not being prepared for what the test covered.

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Testing Teachers Math Essay 143

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Efforts to include all individuals, including those with disabilities in educational settings should prioritize specific measures to ensure their full participation in all activities. Career Services: Online students should have access to career counseling, job search resources, and virtual career fairs.

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Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 105

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 10, 2019

The mandate made New Jersey second in the nation to implement such a measure; California’s so-called FAIR Education Act (Senate Bill 48) was passed in 2011. So, I think the state mandate around LGBTQIA and disability resources is really timely, considering the work we’re already doing. GLSEN resources and lesson plans. How do we do PD?

Curriculum 108

Curriculum Disabilities Social Studies History 108

Edsurge

MARCH 15, 2018

More than 100 people tuned in, with questions such as how to make VR accessible for students with disabilities and how to avoid motion sickness when using the technology. I'm curious what you all are doing to provide accessible experiences for those with disabilities in a VR context? I think it will take a fair amount of prototyping.

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Ethics Disabilities Learning Questions 118

Edsurge

APRIL 12, 2019

The incident has raised questions about the fairness and validity of the admissions process as a whole, and specifically about whether the SAT is as secure as it should be. When I came to College Board six years ago, we talked to a lot of groups representing students with learning disabilities. There are a whole series of initiatives.

Disabilities 115

Disabilities Exams Learning Disabilities Testing 115

Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2020

It has disabled our education system, creating challenges to educational access, barriers to student academic progress and strains on teachers’ and students’ physical and emotional well-being. You can read part one here. The COVID-19 outbreak disrupted daily life for virtually every educator, parent, and student in the U.S.

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Accessibility Distance Learning Learning Students 218

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Efforts to include all individuals, including those with disabilities in educational settings should prioritize specific measures to ensure their full participation in all activities. Career Services: Online students should have access to career counseling, job search resources, and virtual career fairs.

Accessibility 98

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 98

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Additionally, adapting management techniques to address the diverse needs of students, including those with learning disabilities or behavioral challenges, can pose significant challenges. These consequences should be fair, proportionate, and communicated in advance to ensure transparency and accountability.

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Classroom Management Learning Disabilities Disabilities Communication 130

Faculty Focus

MAY 9, 2024

Additionally, non-native English speakers and students with language and learning disabilities often turn to these tools to support their thinking, communication, and learning. Note that these tools are notoriously unreliable, inaccurate, and biased against non-native English speakers and students with disabilities; Liang et al.,

Academic Integrity 137

Academic Integrity Writing Syllabus Exams 137

Edsurge

MARCH 5, 2018

In 2015, several civil rights groups, including the League of United Latin American Citizens, the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People signed a statement coming out against the Opt-Out movement in support of testing. “We

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Exams Testing Disabilities Learning 109

Edsurge

OCTOBER 26, 2019

In fairness, the much-larger budget of a school system is spent supporting a bigger and more complex enterprise than even the most lavish public library. Many of these mandates support vital missions, notably the need to support all students—including those with disabilities and other challenges.

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Schools History Disabilities Fairness 113

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

As these tools become more integrated into the classroom, teachers will want to ensure that all students, including those with disabilities or language barriers, are being supported. Collaboration technology improves accessibility for students with disabilities, illnesses, and other impediments to in-person learning.

Learning 363

Learning Communication Hybrid Learning Language 363

Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2023

I've worked with students who have autism, behavioral challenges, learning disabilities and more — and every time a student is in crisis, I'm by their side. Over the course of each year, I develop strong relationships with the students I serve, especially with the one I'm assigned to.

Assignments 139

Assignments Learning Disabilities Disabilities Fairness 139

Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2020

Beaudoin: It's fair to say that faculty are extremely concerned about the likelihood of the spread of the virus on campus. I understand there's a debate going on at Purdue among faculty about the comfort level around teaching in classrooms. How would you summarize that discussion? How do we not exclude people while we're doing this?

Lecturing 175

Lecturing Instructors Communication Questions 175

Faculty Focus

JUNE 16, 2024

The central tenets of social justice are centered around providing fair and equitable treatment of others as well as access to services, remaining mindful of the diversity of thought, culture, and perspectives one brings to a learning environment, and remaining inclusive in our actions and in creating a welcoming learning environment for all.

Learning 111

Learning Universal Design Course Design Fairness 111

Faculty Focus

JUNE 16, 2024

The central tenets of social justice are centered around providing fair and equitable treatment of others as well as access to services, remaining mindful of the diversity of thought, culture, and perspectives one brings to a learning environment, and remaining inclusive in our actions and in creating a welcoming learning environment for all.

Learning 111

Learning Universal Design Course Design Fairness 111

Faculty Focus

JULY 7, 2024

The central tenets of social justice are centered around providing fair and equitable treatment of others as well as access to services, remaining mindful of the diversity of thought, culture, and perspectives one brings to a learning environment, and remaining inclusive in our actions and in creating a welcoming learning environment for all.

Learning 111

Learning Universal Design Course Design Fairness 111

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

AI also plays a role in the early identification of learning disabilities and special needs. This raises concerns about fairness and equity, as students from underrepresented groups might face further disadvantages. This raises concerns about fairness and equity in the learning process.

Education 130

Education Ethics Gamification Learning Styles 130

Edsurge

MAY 12, 2022

Murphy teaches life skills to 35 students with a wide range of developmental and intellectual disabilities. And last year, feeling like he had still more time to spare—particularly as he and his wife became empty nesters—he went to a job fair angling to become a mailman. Instead, he wound up taking a job at a brewery. “I

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Teachers Special Education Elementary School Elementary School 197

Faculty Focus

MAY 9, 2024

Additionally, non-native English speakers and students with language and learning disabilities often turn to these tools to support their thinking, communication, and learning. Note that these tools are notoriously unreliable, inaccurate, and biased against non-native English speakers and students with disabilities; Liang et al.,

Academic Integrity 98

Academic Integrity Writing Syllabus Exams 98

Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2017

That's been the guiding mantra of fairness in our system. At best, we need to give you a label of a disability for you to have any kind of accommodations outside of the ‘norm.’. But when you realize that that mythical ‘average’ person doesn't exist, then [that basis for] equality of access really doesn't work.

Intelligence 144

Intelligence Failure Science Beliefs 144