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3 Things Educators and Edtech Suppliers Need to Talk About

Edsurge

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

eSchool News

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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Ensuring Equity for English Learners (ELs)

Catlin Tucker

Therefore, it is essential to assess their language abilities and design instruction that meets their needs. This ensures they are exposed to grade-level academic content while developing their English language skills. Equality vs. Equity: Are We Meeting ELs’ Needs?

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

Edsurge

That approach fits with perhaps the most popular narrative of American education, that the best students get to go to the best schools. That change has sparked a feisty battle between groups of parents and alumni, including protests and rallies, lawsuits and passionate arguments at school board meetings.

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I Love Being a Teacher, But I Can’t Survive on Compassion

Edsurge

In 1998, I began my journey as an elementary teacher under the tutelage of my aunt and revered educator, Marva N. My mother was also a teacher, so I saw firsthand what it meant to be a passionate educator who is deeply committed to students. I was committed to meeting my students where they were.

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Pre-K may boost math scores even eight years later

The Hechinger Report

We weren’t surprised,” said Stacey Neuharth-Pritchett, a professor of educational psychology at the University of Georgia, and one of the authors of the study , which encompassed 458 children. The program at that time was less academically ambitious but more comprehensive, said Neuharth-Pritchett. Subscribe today!

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Arkansas Department of Education Names Curriculum Associates’ Magnetic Reading™ Foundations an Approved English Language Arts Foundational Skills Program for Grades K–2

eSchool News

The Arkansas Department of Education’s Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) recently named Curriculum Associates’ Magnetic Reading Foundations to its list of high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) for foundational skills in English language arts. NORTH BILLERICA, Mass.—