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Do mobile devices stunt social-emotional skills?

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And, ownership of smartphones — mobile devices with an internet connection — has tripled in recent years among young people. In 2011, 22 percent of students starting high school had a smartphone; by 2015, the number rocketed to 68 percent. It gave them time to cool off,” high school principal Pat Baughman said.

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3 steps we’re taking to ensure true digital equity

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We have a fiber network connecting our 13 schools. We have a one-to-one initiative in our high schools, and we’re looking to extend that opportunity to our middle and elementary schools as well. But we realize that’s only a starting point, and we need to do more than just give every child a mobile device.

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Carousel Digital Signage and Indiana School District Get into the School Spirit

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The K-12 public school district now uses Carousel Cloud to distribute department-specific messaging throughout its high school. The school district is also working with Carousel partner Jamf to securely convert Apple TV devices into media players, and providing access to meeting room schedules on mobile devices.

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How we increased our graduation rate and student achievement

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Biggest challenge: MDCPS’ challenge was to increase graduation rates so that at least 90 percent of students will graduate with a standard high school diploma by 2020. The initiative involved three projects: wireless networks at schools. the deployment of mobile devices. Lessons learned: Persistence.

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New Wireless Sensor from Vernier Software & Technology Expands Opportunities for Scientific Exploration

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To engage high school- and college-level students in hands-on physics and data collection, Vernier Software & Technology recently launched the new Go Direct ® Static Charge sensor. With worldwide distribution to over 150 countries, Vernier data loggers are used by educators and students from elementary school to university.

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School district invents custom charging solution for all schools

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As Denton Independent School District (ISD) prepares for future ready classrooms with technology and builds new schools, the Texas district is partnering with LocknCharge to create a new mobile device charging cabinet – the Carrier 15 Charging Station™. To learn more, please visit: [link]. ###. Media Contact.

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Tightrope’s Cablecast Platform Enables Flexible and Robust Online Video Hosting and Delivery for Cambridge Public Schools

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CPS encompasses 12 elementary schools, five upper schools, and three high school programs. Located in a dedicated facility across the street from the main high school, the Media Arts Studio hosts complete TV production capabilities plus playout operations for the educational and municipal channels.