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3 Things Educators and Edtech Suppliers Need to Talk About

Edsurge

The advancements in technology are reshaping how we teach and learn, bringing new opportunities and challenges. 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.

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

eSchool News

As technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, the need to address this gap is becoming vital. Combatting this challenge relies on revitalizing the passion for STEM learning in young students, especially females, as the future of the workforce hinges on the next generation’s ability to meet the technological needs of tomorrow.

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FETC Future of Educational Technology… Orlando Florida… Please Join Me!

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

You will be involved in the opportunity to choose from 600+ learning opportunities that best meet your needs specific to your role in leading the digital transformation — with basic to advanced sessions in 5 program tracks. Information Technology. W121 | Beyond PBL, STEM, and STEAM … Dewey Meets Technology and Standards.

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My Students Can’t Meet Academic Standards Because the School Model No Longer Fits Them

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What if we built our model around time and relationships, promoting smaller class models where students stay with a teacher for more than a year and create more time for open-ended learning, and built-in planning time for teachers to design experiences that meet the needs of the students in their care?

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

Edsurge

Most administrators were more concerned with meeting academic standards and metrics than offering holistic support to students who couldn’t meet these standards because of their personal challenges. I was committed to meeting my students where they were.

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

Edsurge

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, was the first where students designed a satellite that was actually launched into space. 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.