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How a Two-Generation Approach Can Build Success for Students and Families

Waterford

Substandard housing, lack of access to medical care, and poor nutrition can affect a child’s physical and cognitive development. Further, logistical challenges like lack of access to the Internet or home computers can challenge students.[5]. Two Generations Together: Case Studies from Head Start.” January 2015.

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Economic Mobility Pathways in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky: Building Networks for Frontline Talent Development

Digital Promise

As the team began analyzing the existing pathways’ effectiveness in supporting more than 1,400 single mothers, they uncovered deeper, more systemic challenges related to access for underserved populations. The hope is to just pull it all together, and help people to make informed decisions from available options.”.

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A Cross-sector Business Incubator in Taos, New Mexico: Building Networks for Frontline Talent Development

Digital Promise

Developed by the University of New Mexico-Taos Education and Career Center and local business partners, Taos HIVE was designed to solve challenges unique to rural communities, such as geographic isolation, education deserts , and lack of access to broadband and other services. How can students access this space?

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Access State-Reviewed Instructional Materials with SETDA’s Dashboard

edWeb.net

A pilot program of the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) has made 12 states’ reviews of secondary math and language arts materials available, with a wide range of K-12 resources from these and other states to follow. Christine’s background includes experience in education and consulting.

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Lessons Learned While Creating Long Lasting Change in Providence Public Schools

Edsurge

This case study was originally published on Getting Smart. As the largest school district in Rhode Island, Providence Public Schools makes up 25% of the state’s entire elementary and secondary student population. Read the full Providence Public Schools case study here.

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OverDrive Education Provides Free Resources to Schools Receiving COVID-19 Relief Funds

eSchool News

Interested schools can access the full collection of resources in the K-12 Funding Champion Toolkit. This is a generation-defining event for American primary and secondary education,” said Angela Arnold, OverDrive Education General Manager. Case studies of schools that expanded their digital libraries using ESF.

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How AR and VR Prepare Students for Jobs of the Future (and Save Districts Money)

Edsurge

Whether you’re post-secondary or secondary, you have access to that money. Research and case studies about using AR/VR in education. VR Automotive Expert —“Having access to the program allows students to practice safely before they go in there and start pulling things apart.”. More information about zSpace.

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