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How satellite connectivity can narrow the digital learning gap

eSchool News

Key points: E-learning has vast benefits, but it is unavailable for millions of Americans Online learning programs increase student access, engagement Virtual academies remove barriers and unlock student potential For more news on online learning, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub We are living through a dramatic transformation in how Americans learn.

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'Remember Your Why': How My Grandmothers Affirmed My Purpose as an Educator

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One day, during a quiet afternoon in my classroom, a comment one of my colleagues said lingered in the air: Just remember your why. They said the comment with a smirk and an exaggerated shrug, their eyes rolling almost involuntarily. It registered as sarcasm, not encouragement, and I couldnt help but agree with the sentiment. Early in my career, I found solace in those words.

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Frontline Education Announces Hope Needham as Chief People & Culture Officer

eSchool News

Wayne, Pa. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Frontline Education , a leading provider of administration software purpose-built for educators in K-12, today announced the appointment of Hope Needham as Chief People & Culture Officer. In her new role, Hope will lead efforts to strengthen the companys organizational culture, foster employee engagement, and support Frontlines mission of delivering impactful solutions for the K-12 community.

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The Top 3 Tech Concerns Facing Private, Charter and Independent Schools

EdTech Magazine

When it comes to modernizing their learning environments, leaders at private, charter and independent schools have many concerns. And any technological changes, no matter how much improvement they might bring, need to be carefully considered and vetted. After all, these schools are often smaller than the average public school, with limited people power, and dont often benefit from public funding sources.

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Female district leaders target back-to-school priorities

eSchool News

Join eSchool News for the 12 Days of Edtech with 2024s most-read and most-loved stories. On the 3rd Day of Edtech, our story focuses on women in district leadership. Key points: Enhancing leadership and expanding personal networks are top priorities Innovative solutions to meet diverse student needs What 1,000 families want your district to know about communication For more news on visionary leadership, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Ready or not, the start of the new school year i

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A Shout Out for My Donate Button

Ask a Tech Teacher

Ask a Tech Teacher is a small group of tech-ed teacherswith a big goal: provide free and affordable resources and insight to anyone, anywhere on how to integrate technology into education. It’s an ambitious goal and we rely on donations from readers like you to make that happen. About this time of each year, when several of ourlarger bills come due, we give a shout out for help.

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Adventures in Ungrading

Scholarly Teacher

Kristina Rouech, Central Michigan University JoDell Heroux, Central Michigan University Holly Hoffman, Central Michigan University Keywords: Equity, Ungrading, Innovation Key Statement: This post encourages the use of ungrading as an educational practice that challenges traditional grading systems and provides tips for implementation. Introduction Ungrading is an educational philosophy and practice that challenges traditional grading systems.