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SETDA Launches Cybersecurity Resource Focused on Small, Rural, and Under-resourced Districts

eSchool News

. — Today, SETDA is pleased to announce the release of a cybersecurity resource focused on small, rural, and under-resourced districts. state and territorial educational technology and digital learning leaders. About SETDA SETDA is the principal association representing U.S.

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8 Ed-tech organizations every teacher should know about

Neo LMS

I therefore thought that a definitive quick reference guide to the major players, with a brief description would be a handy resource for our readers. Focus: EdTech Access and Advocacy. CoSN positions itself as the only national professional association dedicated exclusively to education technology leaders working to transform learning.

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Progress Made on K–12 Connectivity, But Work Remains

EdTech Magazine

The nonprofit broadband advocacy group found nearly 45 million students enjoy in-school access to high-speed internet connectivity, up from 39 million in 2017. According to the group, 98 percent of public schools have next-generation fiber infrastructure, and 96 percent have enough connectivity to support online and digital learning. .

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How can we close the digital divide?

The Hechinger Report

While they are completing digital worksheets, their peers in better-resourced schools are coding, collaborating, and designing and building tech tools. The report notes that teachers from well-resourced schools typically have more time and training to design lessons that involve creative, non-formulaic uses of ed tech.

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eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 11 inspiring educators

eSchool News

After months of research and a successful pilot, the district chose enVision to be that core mathematics curriculum because of its rigor, digital learning components, and engaging lessons. However, there were still 25 elementary schools in the district without access to Hazel’s mental health resources.

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Virtual field trips are an essential part of climate curriculum

eSchool News

Key points: Virtual field trips can help engage students in critical STEM education 8 virtual field trips for STEM education How to elevate climate literacy for future scientists For more news on virtual field trips, visit eSN’s Digital Learning page Climate change is an increasingly important subject in school curriculums.

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CoSN2020: Annual Event Focuses on Breakthrough Mindsets

EdTech Magazine

In preparation for CoSN2020, we plan to release a number of new resources , including: 2019-2020 IT Leadership Survey results. New resources on student data privacy. We hope you will stay after CoSN2020 for the EdTech Advocacy and Policy Summit in partnership with ISTE, SETDA and SIIA. We hope to see you in Washington, D.C.,