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AI’s transformative role in accessibility

eSchool News

The report is a comprehensive guide for educators, district leaders, and policymakers as it offers insights into the benefits and challenges of AI in education and offers practical strategies for effective and ethical AI implementation, with a focus on enabling accessibility.

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New Resources For Managing AI in Schools

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Authored by Fernanda Pérez Perez, a recipient of The Blaschke Fellowship, the report explores the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance educational accessibility and support for students, particularly those with disabilities.

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Are Schools and Edtech Companies Ready for the Digital Accessibility Deadline?

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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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Dear Liberal Arts Major: STEM Companies Need Your Skills to Grow

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It’s so important that we have people who are thinking about the ethical implications of the technology we’re building today.” A sociology degree from Harvard led to a number of local government and nonprofit jobs in New York after graduation. That was true for Wong of Square.

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In Search of OER’s Future and Edtech’s Missing Evidence at SXSW EDU

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Overall, the opening day of the 8,000-person education event struck a more modest tone, starting with a trio of educators recounting their stories of interacting with students in schools—and spurring a host of emotions from the crowd including laughter and tears. Austin, Texas outside of the SXSW EDU conference And that was just the start.

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How to Promote Civic Engagement through English and Math

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Civic engagement provides excellent opportunities for students to serve others and their communities to positively impact public issues or concerns. Formally, students may serve on their school’s student government to influence change within the school. Why is Civic Engagement Important for Students?

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The Digital Divide 2.0: Navigating Digital Equity and Health Equity in Education

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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.