The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

These students are increasingly the children of parents who helicoptered them through elementary, middle and high school or who didn’t go to college themselves and can’t provide much help with it. A committee gathers every Thursday morning in a conference room in the library to review these cases. “To

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Course Report Policies Study 128

Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous

JANUARY 23, 2016

My name is Andy Plemmons, school library media specialist at David C Barrow Elementary in Athens GA @barrowmediacenter I will take over the DOE account this week. Partnering with Gretchen Thomas and her UGA Project Spark class to give students more access to our library makerspace. Post 2-5 photos per day.

Robotics 28

Robotics Libraries Social Media Education 28

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 26, 2022

. — Over the past few months, Nathan Roberts has witnessed dozens of substitute teachers stumble through their first days at Penny Creek Elementary School. He’s encountered subs in the hallway, looking for the library or a place to make copies of classwork. The survey found substitutes on average got a raise of 18.5

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Training Elementary Survey Report 131

Edsurge

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Library of Congress ) The photos, shot in black and white, are from the early 20th century, and the disease in question was tuberculosis. She sent around a survey to see who would be open to teaching outside, and 200 of the 250 respondents expressed interest. An open-air class in Rutherford, N.Y. between 1900 and 1920.

Learning 218

Learning Analysis Assessment Groups 218

edWeb.net

JULY 22, 2019

Kelley, Superintendent of Oak Park Elementary School District 97, IL, explained, this isn’t about deciding what technology a district uses. For instance, one barrier to access was library cards. The school streamlined the process and included library card registration with overall school registration. About the Presenters.

Libraries 41

Libraries Elementary Accessibility BYOD 41

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 19, 2021

“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 An overwhelming majority of those surveyed said that after-school programs helped their children to build social skills, gain confidence and make responsible decisions.

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Survey Laptops Accessibility Report 139

edWeb.net

APRIL 19, 2021

For Dr. Benigni’s district, the survey mechanism and some face-to-face open forums have been beneficial. Over the past 30 years, he has held leadership positions at the high, middle, and elementary levels in Salem City Schools and is currently in his 15th school year as Division Superintendent.

Learning 54

Learning Blended Learning BYOD Professional Learning 54

edWeb.net

MARCH 5, 2021

But the presenters said they really value surveys, especially the comments section, where they can get more nuanced insights into how the technology is working—or not—for the students and families. Dr. Kristi Wilson has served as Superintendent of the Buckeye Elementary School District in Buckeye, Arizona for the past eight years.

EdTech 60

EdTech BYOD Training Advocacy 60

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. Survey data show how these inequities play out. WILDWOOD, Missouri — A middle school student in Missouri had trouble collecting images of people’s eyes for an art project.

Social Media 83

Social Media Libraries Elementary Advocacy 83

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: School libraries have evolved to offer students and teachers everything they need See article: Modern students need modern librarians See article: 10 reasons we love school librarians For more news on school libraries, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page What makes an effective school library?

Libraries 89

Libraries Social Media Handbook eBook 89

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 17, 2023

For two years, the club, known as PRISM (People Respecting Individuality and Sexuality Meeting), gathered in the town’s public library, because its dozen members couldn’t find a faculty adviser to sponsor it. Credit: Lily Estella Thompson for The Hechinger Report Following Meryl’s death, Ketron decided to continue her daughter’s advocacy.

Advocacy 136

Advocacy Report Libraries Policies 136

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Ozelle Stephen, Rev/Director of Education, Miridians Elementary School, Centre of Enabling Support Foundation, Uganda Access to Quality education Opportunities, Good Health + Well-being for all. The Need for Religious Literacy for Student Global Competence, Religion Matters The Things They Carried: A Refugee Project , Lisa C.

Conference 72

Conference Education STEM Secondary 72

The Hechinger Report

MAY 23, 2022

She points to a survey that found that LGBTQ students who can identify several supportive staff members had higher GPAs, better attendance and were less likely to feel unsafe in school than their peers who could name fewer supportive staff. Lawmakers in at least 20 states have introduced bill similar to Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” law.

Survey 22

Survey Elementary Advocacy Report 22

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 21, 2017

— Inside a high-ceilinged library at Northridge High School here, seniors are typing on 16-year-old laptops donated by a local Rotary Club. We’re doing everything we can,” says Mr. Norton, as the seniors in the library close their balky laptops and head to class. Photo: Melanie Stetson Freeman/The Christian Science Monitor.

Laptops 40

Laptops Digital Divide Software Blended Learning 40

Hack Education

DECEMBER 2, 2017

Indeed, Americans don’t actively seek out scientific information , one survey found this year, relying on their general news source – “mainstream journalism,” if you will – to provide them with irregular updates on the latest research. “A Nation at Risk” and such. " We do not know our rights.

Technology 71

Technology Education Facebook Social Media 71