edWeb.net

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Rural school districts face many unique trials, and access to educational technology is no different. During the edWebinar “ Technology in Rural Schools: Leading with Why,” the presenters discussed how they overcame challenges and helped the community understand the value of tech in schools. About the Presenters.

Broadband 55

Broadband Accessibility Advocacy Elementary 55

edWeb.net

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast This edLeader Panel is presented by CoSN and AASA. Rather than thinking about the harm the tool can do, for instance, they are looking at how it changes the way they present information or how they assess student progress. Addressing digital equity As emphasized by Dr. David R.

Digital Citizenship 110

Digital Citizenship Advocacy Company Assessment 110

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Department of Education aims to highlight that disparity and many other inequities in the use and design of ed tech, as well as access to it. It stresses that educators be flexible in terms of how they present content and engage students, and it also includes support for students with disabilities and those who are learning English.

Digital Divide 90

Digital Divide Advocacy Policies Report 90

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

There’s a special emphasis in the new College Completion Fund plan as presented by Sen. And the bills acknowledge the fact that other higher ed policy proposals currently on the table, including making community colleges tuition-free , might not be enough to get some students across the finish line.

Advocacy 176

Advocacy Policies Course Accessibility 176

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 30, 2024

This 60-minute training is presented by Library 2.0 A handout copy of the presentation slides will be available to all who participate. DATE: Thursday, May 16th, 2024, at 2:00 pm US - Eastern Time COST: $99/person - includes any-time access to the recording and the presentation slides and receiving a participation certificate.

Libraries 41

Libraries Advocacy Accessibility Groups 41

edWeb.net

MARCH 7, 2023

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast This edLeader Panel is presented by CoSN and AASA. The panelists prioritize equity in their districts by initiating policies for equitable access and effective use of technology. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources.

Technology 95

Technology Policies BYOD Advocacy 95

edWeb.net

APRIL 22, 2019

While the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was last reauthorized in 2004, with amendments in 2015, and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) were updated back in 2008, the demand for accessibility and equality in education continues to grow. Step 4: Conduct regular accessibility audits.

Accessibility 40

Accessibility PowerMyLearning Guidelines Policies 40

edWeb.net

JANUARY 29, 2024

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast This edLeader Panel is presented by CoSN and AASA. It stuck with me,” he said, because most districts, especially smaller ones, may not have that kind of detail or level of expert access. Luckily, all were thwarted. Dr. Mark D.

Training 95

Training Professional Learning Data Advocacy 95

Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

These presentations are authentic and unscripted, and teachers are willing to speak positively on behalf of the district’s transformation because of the thoughtful support they receive. Student advocacy reinforced Kettle Moraine’s implementation of CBE and expanded opportunities around personalized learning.

Social Media 240

Social Media Education Advocacy Personalized Learning 240

eSchool News

OCTOBER 26, 2023

First, access is a game changer. We invite team members to show up, contribute to materials, and present directly to the board. Next, it’s time to build on access with resources, information, and opportunities. That means losing the next generation of educators only a little past the starting line.

Advocacy 114

Advocacy Accessibility Conference Meeting 114

Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2022

Bringing together more than 100 organizations across the fields of disability advocacy, special education, civil rights and K-12 nonprofits, the Educating All Learners Alliance (EALA) is one such network formed to ensure equity and support for students with disabilities and learning differences across education environments.

UDL 163

UDL EdTech Student Engagement Advocacy 163

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Conditions of being short-staffed and overworked, of doing more with less, of managing personal difficulties, and then facing challenges related both to access to information and to polarization--these can really get to be too much for librarians. This 60-minute training is presented by Library 2.0 and hosted by Loida Garcia-Febo.

Libraries 73

Libraries Advocacy Strategy Accessibility 73

edWeb.net

JANUARY 26, 2023

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast This edLeader Panel is presented by CoSN and AASA. In addition, district staff should get involved with local and state (and even federal) committees and organizations that are discussing, evaluating, and forming policy related to student accessibility.

Technology 77

Technology Assistive Technology UDL Guidelines 77

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 24, 2024

An elementary schooler in the same district couldn’t access a picture of record-breaking sprinter Florence Griffith Joyner to add to a writing assignment. CIPA, a federal law passed in 2000, requires schools seeking subsidized internet access to keep students from seeing obscene or harmful images online—especially porn.

Social Media 80

Social Media Libraries Elementary Advocacy 80

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 13, 2024

Mental Health and Wellness Series OVERVIEW Library workers often face a variety of stressors such as tight deadlines, high workloads, and other challenges related to providing access to information and services. This 60-minute training is presented by Library 2.0 Unlimited and non-expiring access for those log-ins.

Libraries 45

Libraries Strategy Advocacy Accessibility 45

Edsurge

AUGUST 30, 2023

When individuals are equipped with these skills, they can better cope with everyday challenges and positively improve all aspects of their lives, and given the situation that we were in, there was no better time than the present.

Advocacy 121

Advocacy Student Engagement Resources Classroom 121

Edsurge

JUNE 14, 2023

This year marks the first time since 2012 that a majority of undocumented high schoolers who are graduating won’t be able to apply to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, known simply as DACA, according to a new report from the immigrant advocacy group FWD.us. That presents challenges for them as individuals.

Analysis 142

Analysis Policies Advocacy Report 142

Education Superhighway

AUGUST 29, 2022

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) allocated over $45 billion to states for broadband deployment through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) and Digital Equity Act (DEA) programs. Building on that advocacy, EducationSuperHighway has established the No Home Left Offline Coalition.

Broadband 52

Broadband Digital Divide Advocacy Policies 52

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Cleveland’s leadership and vision for equitable healthcare access have been instrumental in expanding access to healthcare services for students across the district. Cleveland relentlessly advocated for equitable access to Hazel’s mental health services in all district schools rather than limiting services to a small group.

Education 123

Education Advocacy EdTech Elementary 123

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 24, 2023

Higher education is workforce development,” said Carrie Welton, who directs basic needs and anti-poverty policy at The Institute for College Access & Success. Working more than 20 hours, as required to continue getting benefits, “really affected my ability to be present on campus,” she said. Going to office hours was a struggle.”

Policies 109

Policies Advocacy Meeting Accessibility 109

Iterating Toward Openness

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Most faculty still seemed convinced the world would end if they shared their course materials, but the more coherent presentation of open content as “the collection of materials used to support a course,” together with the power of MIT’s brand, helped people begin to catch the vision of what was possible with open content.

Strategy 150

Strategy OER Education Policies 150

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 31, 2024

This 60-minute training is presented by Library 2.0 A handout copy of the presentation slides will be available to all who participate. This masterclass is not included in the individual or group annual all-inclusive all-access passes for the Dr. TO REGISTER: Click HERE to register. and hosted by Loida Garcia-Febo.

Libraries 41

Libraries Advocacy Accessibility Strategy 41

Digital Promise

APRIL 3, 2019

If you want to plan strategically for the future, you have to know where you’re starting from in the present. Through inequitable distribution and access, students who already have advantages over their peers maintain those advantages through the accumulation of more social capital via OST programs.

Data 268

Data Report Survey Advocacy 268

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 5, 2023

The time has come to face up to a troubling fact: Affirmative action is a policy designed to affect access to higher education, but many colleges have never sufficiently addressed their role in preparing students for a successful transition to life in college or gone beyond a laissez-faire approach to providing supports once they get in.

Accessibility 103

Accessibility Advocacy Study System 103

edWeb.net

MAY 9, 2023

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast This edLeader Panel is presented by CoSN and AASA. Finally, with digital equity, the hurdle to providing equitable access to quality digital technologies, technology use, support, and digital content is imperative for all learners. It is not a one-size-fits-all situation.

Technology 85

Technology Broadband Education BYOD 85

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

But when it comes to policy that expands access to computer science education, legislators tend to be interested and in agreement. That, plus rapid tech adoption by schools and a major push from advocacy organizations, explains why nearly every U.S. Across individual U.S.

Policies 150

Policies Advocacy Report Survey 150

Digital Promise

APRIL 23, 2019

In light of the present and future challenges students face, our complacency does them a great disservice. In our current education system, we continue to see gaps in graduation rates and unequal access to high-quality public schools. It’s a matter of equity. Let’s start a movement.

EdTech 312

EdTech Dropout Advocacy Outcomes 312

edWeb.net

AUGUST 19, 2021

Every year, CoSN awards a school district with the Community Leadership Award for Digital Equity to encourage and recognize those districts that are working to eliminate inequities and narrow the digital access gap. About the Presenters. She plans to continue impacting students’ lives through advocacy and consultancy.

Advocacy 91

Advocacy BYOD Accessibility Strategy 91

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

million students accessed the Common App, created a profile and began working on at least one application. He and Preston Magouirk, chief data officer at the nonprofit DC College Access Program, took that step back. This underscores the fact that people who access the Common App at all have a high baseline enrollment rate.

Survey 193

Survey Analysis Advocacy Report 193

edWeb.net

JUNE 29, 2022

Therefore, the district’s team members needed to provide leadership in delivering information technologies to increase opportunities and accessibility for all students within the community. The presenters discussed that communication at all levels was critical. Public or Private Sector Partnership.

Strategy 86

Strategy Digital Divide BYOD Advocacy 86

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

DECEMBER 28, 2023

This 60-minute training is presented by Library 2.0 A handout copy of the presentation slides will be available to all who participate. This masterclass is not included in the individual or group annual all-inclusive all-access passes for the Dr. TO REGISTER: Click here to register and pay. and hosted by Loida Garcia-Febo.

Libraries 41

Libraries Advocacy Outcomes Accessibility 41

Edsurge

APRIL 17, 2019

This is landmark legislation,” Corinne Roller, director of advocacy and public policy at Girls Who Code, tells EdSurge. But these are only measures of access, not participation, and “access alone is not enough,” Roller says. “We We know that. We see that.”

Policies 167

Policies Advocacy Data Report 167

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 13, 2023

This 60-minute training is presented by Library 2.0 A handout copy of the presentation slides will be available to all who participate. You can pay by credit card, and you will receive an email within a day with information on how to attend the event live and then your permanent access to the event recording.

Libraries 41

Libraries Advocacy Strategy Accessibility 41

edWeb.net

APRIL 23, 2022

During the edWebinar, “ Leadership Strategies to Assure Student Data Privacy: The Trusted Learning Environment Seal ,” the presenters explored CoSN’s Five Critical Guidelines for Ensuring Data Privacy in Your Use of Technology and how superintendents can support their staff. Stay current and compliant with federal and state laws.

Student Data Privacy 91

Student Data Privacy Guidelines Data Handbook 91

Waterford

JULY 9, 2020

July 12th is Malala Day in commemoration of when Malala spoke at the UN to present education as an international human right. Her speech at the 2019 UN Climate Action Summit, which you can access on YouTube , is a great way to show students that everyone—even young people—can do their part to take care of our planet. Jaylen Arnold.

Advocacy 299

Advocacy Mobility Conference Twitter 299

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast This edLeader Panel is presented by CoSN and AASA. For Miyashiro, access to AI for students is an ethical issue that addresses equity and fairness. Many of the sample policies address the issues discussed above regarding access, academic integrity, ethical concerns, and privacy.

Policies 117

Policies Guidelines Training Report 117

Iterating Toward Openness

AUGUST 31, 2022

Leveraging the “No Significant Difference” Effect for OER Advocacy. Implications of the access hypothesis : Why do most comparisons of OER to traditional materials fail to find a positive effect of OER? ” This finding is often presented as if it’s miraculous when, in fact, it is essentially foreordained.

OER 153

OER Outcomes Comparison Study 153