eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Cleveland’s advocacy and perseverance extended beyond mental health services as she oversaw the district-wide launch of Hazel’s at-home physical health services, where students can meet with a medical provider virtually from the comfort of their own homes at no cost, regardless of insurance status. Smart transportation, and VR, among others.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 19, 2021

It forced school systems to not only rethink their instruction but also figure out how to best use technology to facilitate instruction. And given the pandemic, we are making an even deeper commitment to seeing these principles inform and guide the design of our educational system going forward.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

What if, as faculty, you were leveraging the power that you have to identify and push for solutions, changes in how the system operates? What if, as faculty, you were leveraging the power that you have to identify and push for solutions, changes in how the system operates?” “A lot of us were in that situation at one point or another.”

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Iterating Toward Openness

AUGUST 27, 2019

They were relatively easy to tell apart from one another and advocacy was rather straight forward. As the movement grew and more people began advocating for the adoption of OER in place of traditionally copyrighted materials in classes, some advocates chose to make cost the primary focus of their advocacy.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The panelists discussed a program in Utah aimed at improving the education system through the use of technology. The program was based on a framework that emphasized providing a systematic support system for students, engaging them in the learning process, and developing STEM career paths.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 12, 2020

workforce development system — which has been described by policymakers on both sides of the aisle as fragmented, uncoordinated and not agile enough to keep up with the pace of change. We need to do more than get Americans back to work; we need to prepare them for a future of work that looks very, very different.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 20, 2022

“The combination of tactile exploration and innovative technology is a powerful package that will help transform the way students learn while in school, and I’m energized by the shared vision that its learning system will be used by many more school kids in the near term, in addition to the focus and dedication of the team leading Osmo.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Related: ‘Kids who have less, need more’: The fight over school funding School funding stems from three major sources: federal, state and local. And since these inequalities have origins in funding malpractice, to remedy them, the government must use targeted funding for racial equity going forward. million for a 5,000-student district.”

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Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2019

Here’s how his system will work: “Let’s say you want to do something on sickle cell anemia,” Lue says. One of those partners is Fanuel Muindi, who leads the nonprofit Stem Advocacy Institute , which has created a library of educational materials called The Journal of Stories in Science.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 29, 2024

READ THE SERIES Part of that trend stems from the impact the lack of child care had on the economy during the pandemic, said Olivia Allen, a co-founder and vice president of the Children’s Funding Project, a nonprofit that researches and supports local efforts to fund early childhood programs.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 7, 2022

According to the Afterschool Alliance, an advocacy group for after-school programming , 7.8 For Camp Fire, an after-school and summer youth development program with sites across the country, creative incentives have helped stem the tide of staff leaving. But this is a systemic issue.”.

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Edsurge

JULY 27, 2021

For others, it’s “ political advocacy ” and “ anti-American theories. ” Political controversy stemming from school curriculum is not a new phenomenon. I recognize that especially in Texas right now and other states, there are a lot of teachers like me who don't have that security and are afraid to talk about systemic racism,” she says.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 20, 2023

Under federal law, it is illegal to bar a child from receiving the same education as their peers based on conditions stemming from their disability. Resource allocation is a decision, and school districts have decided not to invest,” said Meghan Moyer, public policy director for the nonprofit advocacy organization Disability Rights Oregon. “I

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Discovery Education

MAY 10, 2022

Give students a behind-the-scenes look at the powerful Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and details of the Artemis mission with new videos that feature NASA astronauts, engineers, scientists, writers, and more! Explore bite-sized episodes available in English and Spanish that build problem-solving skills in STEM. Learn More.

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EdNews Daily

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Structured literacy instruction consists of the following components: Phonology (the sound system of language). Orthography (the writing system of language). Self Advocacy and Resources for Students. Sometimes the root of poor word recognition lies elsewhere (e.g., a student may not have been taught to decode).

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 17, 2023

The Green New Deal for Schools is meant to focus this climate activism on the education system. This past winter, she attended a precursor event to the camp in Philadelphia, at which students got an introduction to the Sunrise Movement and climate advocacy. This month, in Illinois, she’s part of the program’s art team.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 2, 2022

My friends without such advocacy found themselves systematically excluded from certain courses by the invisible hand of adults who did not know them and used the school schedule to cajole them toward courses and pathways that, over time, calcified and shaped their identities — and aspirations. In Washington State, leaders took a similar tack.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Among her most recent notable achievements are 2021 Georgia Carl Perkins awardee, 2020 University of Georgia College of Education Lifetime Achievement awardee, 2019 Georgia Outstanding Woman, and 2019 Georgia Department of Education’s STEM and STEAM Advocate of the Year. Follow Dr. Levett on Twitter @AnnLPGA.

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Digital Promise

JULY 28, 2016

What they don’t know at first, but soon learn, is that the system is collecting their findings in a data chart, which will help them graph relationships and patterns. So much of environmental study has been about advocacy for the outdoors, or nature ed. Students explore these environments for a period of eight or 10 virtual days. “So

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 19, 2024

At 13 campuses in five states, the NACA Inspired Schools Network supports tribal communities that have found little support in traditional K-12 systems and want academic alternatives that reflect their hopes and expectations for the next generation. Each school approaches that mission very differently, and with varying results.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 3, 2021

ALL students have access and are engaged in robust STEM activities, preparing them for a career of their choice. AASA is the premier association for school system leaders and serves as the national voice for public education and district leadership on Capitol Hill.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

And it raises questions about gender and race: How can schools inspire more girls and students of color to pursue STEM? Palmer High School calibrates the VR system. Digital inequity is the thoughtful and intentional result of many interlocking systems of oppression. A student at William J. Amesse Elementary.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

AUGUST 4, 2015

We have extracurricular STEM programs that will make up the difference. State department educational policy advocacy: “Evidence-based” or puffery? You think we want an active, engaged citizenry? We want sheep who will passively believe whatever we tell them! And of course we’ll cut science classes. What will we choose? ].

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eSchool News

APRIL 18, 2016

There’s no shortage of advocacy for STEM education, and math remains one of the most in-demand skills in college and the workforce. Due date reminders for assignments and exams; 47 percent of instructors ranked delivering gradable activities as the most important component of online homework systems.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

based advocacy organization lobbying for anti-hunger programs. The rise in hunger comes down to two elements: need and access, said Kelley McDonough, a senior program manager for No Kid Hungry, an anti-hunger advocacy group. Hyperactivity and poor memory are also thought to sometimes stem from childhood hunger.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The implementation also helped address challenges with certifications and staffing for their early college high school and STEM high school–when they no longer had a university partner providing physical education credits, Edmentum filled that gap with highly qualified, state-certified teachers and award-winning curriculum.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 7, 2019

Having long focused on readying students for college, school systems are beefing up their career-and-technical programs amid a growing push to more closely align the skills students accumulate in school with workforce needs. The nonprofit provides STEM-focused career education, research and programming to school districts around the country.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 5, 2021

Edtech is no longer a one-time purchase or a luxury item—it’s integrated across every system in school districts from the central office to classrooms to school buses. AASA is the premier association for school system leaders and serves as the national voice for public education and district leadership on Capitol Hill. By Stacey Pusey.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 11, 2018

Kate Allender, of Tesla STEM High School, has designed a course integrating AP Psychology with a hands-on study of forensics. In psychology we learned about pathways to the reward system in the brain which relates to the effects of drug and alcohol abuse we observe in forensics. Photo: Amadou Diallo, for The Hechinger Report.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 5, 2017

A serious social justice funder devotes at least 25 percent of its annual giving for advocacy, community organizing, civic engagement and other systems-change strategies,” the framework says. “We It usually stems from peer organizations or from within. But funders do change.

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techlearning

JUNE 21, 2018

ASSIST EDUCATION & APEX LEARNING ( assisteducation.com/ ) & ( www.apexlearning.com ) ASSIST Education and Apex Learning enhanced their partnership with the addition of adaptive content and digital tutorials into the ASSIST Integrated Education Management System for K-12 schools.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 19, 2021

“I like building stuff,” said 11-year-old Isabella Lagunas, describing the appeal of her science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) after-school program, Girlstart. “In For low-income kids it’s really hard for programs to run in person,” said Jodi Grant, executive director of Afterschool Alliance, a nonprofit advocacy group. “It

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Sucheta is the founder of ExQ®, a patented research-informed system designed to enhance executive function through game-based personalized training. Most recently she served various roles with Project Lead The Way, a national STEM curriculum and professional development company.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 19, 2021

School systems need to prepare both their technology and human platforms for new ways of doing things and for continual, ongoing improvements for maximum impact. AASA is the premier association for school system leaders and serves as the national voice for public education and district leadership on Capitol Hill.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

This includes video conferencing, learning management systems, and interactive content creation tools. Integrating arts into STEM subjects fosters creativity and innovation, preparing students for careers in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. PBL studios foster critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

A global community of education professionals, the Discovery Education Community connects members across school systems and around the world through social media, virtual conferences, and in-person events, fostering valuable networking, idea sharing, and inspiration. Real world success starts with a strong education.”

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Families are left scrambling to find alternate care in a system known for years-long waiting lists. I think part of it is a disbelief that things aren’t gonna get as bad as we anticipate they’ll get,’” said Ruth Schmidt, the executive director of the Wisconsin Early Childhood Association, an advocacy organization. Nelson said.

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