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3 Things Educators and Edtech Suppliers Need to Talk About

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To address such challenges, a concerted effort must be made to ensure that newer technologies are implemented thoughtfully and responsibly, with a focus on enhancing the educational experience for all students. Ecosystem Evolution We need to build an ecosystem that works best for all educators and supports learners.

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Empowering girls with STEM education to build tomorrow’s tech industry

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Key points: Inspiring young women in STEM programs requires cultivating a culture of community Black students need more STEM career exposure Launching a districtwide computer science program for all grades For more news on STEM education, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub All too often, female students are underrepresented in STEM classes.

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Free Digital K-12 Academic Standards Registry Announced

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IMS Global Learning Consortium (IMS Global/IMS), the non-profit collaborative for educational technology innovation, impact, and interoperability announced a new collaboration among IMS member organizations to launch a free digital registry of state K-12 academic standards.

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Why Use SplashLearn in Class?

Ask a Tech Teacher

Ask a Tech Teacher occasionally reviews an education website that caught our eye and seemed to have excellent value for readers. It includes access to thousands of educational resources without hidden costs or permissions. The platform is aligned with educational standards. Today, it’s SplashLearn.

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Navigating the digital landscape by fostering classroom digital wellness

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Listen to an audio version of this post: Because most classrooms integrate technology now, it’s not enough to teach academic standards. But educators need to balance the benefits of digital learning with protecting students’ wellbeing.

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What an Admissions Fight at America’s ‘Best’ High School Says About Educational Equity

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That approach fits with perhaps the most popular narrative of American education, that the best students get to go to the best schools. On this week’s EdSurge Podcast, we take you inside the debate, focusing on the dueling narratives of educational equity that have emerged.

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Online Preschool Is Not Education for All

Edsurge

This article is part of a collection of op-eds from thought leaders, educators and entrepreneurs who reflect on the state of education technology in 2018, and share where it’s headed next year. But it is a sorry substitute for the whole child, play-based early childhood education that all young children deserve to have.

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