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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. In middle school, it depends on your circumstances. Steiner-Adair said. “A

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How we increased our graduation rate and student achievement

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Demographics: Miami-Dade County (FL) Public Schools (MDCPS) is the fourth-largest school district in the United States, comprised of 392 schools, 345,000 students, and over 40,000 employees. A truly global community, district students speak 56 different languages and represent 160 countries.

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3 steps we’re taking to ensure true digital equity

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Across the nation, school districts are investing in one-to-one computing programs and supplying digital devices for their students to use as learning tools. This issue is near to our hearts in the Manor Independent School District in Texas. 1) High-speed internet access at home as well as school.

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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™. LocknCharge made our Chromebook rollout a success. Media Contact.

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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. Go Direct Static Charge can be coupled with the Electrostatics Kit to engage students in new, deeper levels of experimentation.

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

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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – Carousel Digital Signage has provided Elkhart Community Schools with a seamless way to communicate timely, up-to-date messages to its diverse network of students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Elkhart Community Schools serves approximately 12,000 students. Based in Elkhart, Ind.,

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Vernier Software & Technology Uses Food Experiments to Engage Students in Chemistry Exploration

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Vernier Software & Technology recently launched a new lab book that uses food as a means to help high school and college students explore important chemistry concepts. With worldwide distribution to over 150 countries, Vernier data loggers are used by educators and students from elementary school to university.