eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Survey respondents emphasized the need for greater focus on the effective use of technology. States vary greatly in how they are organized to support edtech, with only 55% of states reporting that they have a dedicated office for educational technology. Many states report a disparity between edtech priorities and their activities.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic upended nearly every aspect of life, how school districts leveraged technology, engaged students in powerful learning, and supported learners and their families fundamentally shifted. Located in Mississippi, Columbus Municipal School District is committed to advancing advocacy of learners’ parents.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast A recent edLeader Panel, “ Utah Spotlight: A ‘State’ of Alignment ,” featured experts that included Rick Gaisford, Education Specialist, Education Technology and the SETDA Chair Elect, Utah State Board of Education; Melanie Durfee, Ph.D.,

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Edsurge

MAY 5, 2023

Tacy Trowbridge Lead for Global Education Thought Leadership & Advocacy Adobe What importance does creativity play when it comes to college and career pathways? Research indicates that Generation Z students are technologically savvy and appreciate interdisciplinary, project-based learning experiences.

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Edsurge

JUNE 2, 2021

Particularly, she points to the ones that asked questions such as, Do you have access to technology? They’re feeling better supported, and I think that’s helping them build self-advocacy and independence,” she says. Are you caring for anybody who is ill? Do you have a safe place to work? That was a really positive thing in the spring.

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Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2024

Brian Johnsrud Global Head of Education Learning and Advocacy at Adobe The past two years have witnessed a notable surge in the use of artificial intelligence within education, marked by increased investment, deployment and integration into various educational practices.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 15, 2019

An open-access advocacy group on Wednesday sent a formal filing to the U.S. Department of Justice opposing the proposed merger of two of the world’s largest textbook publishers, Cengage and McGraw-Hill Education.

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Edsurge

MARCH 24, 2019

Some of the conclusions may not come as a surprise in the Omidyar Network’s report on what works in scaling education technology in different regions worldwide. Governments, educators, advocacy groups and companies large and small need to work better together. By many measures, the country’s education technology ecosystem is small.

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The Web20Classroom

JUNE 26, 2016

Every parent wants their child to have a jump start on learning and ensure they are prepared for a world of learning, especially with technology. I want Chesney to love learning, be an explorer and tinker with things but also be a fluent user of technology. I am a big fan of Tiggly when it comes to Early Childhood and technology.

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eSchool News

MARCH 28, 2024

Their agenda includes: Ensuring ample funding for educational technology, enhancing the effectiveness of the E-rate program, safeguarding the privacy and security of student data, and fostering digital equity. As part of #CoSN2024, the Advocacy Auction raises money for those efforts. Last year the event raised over $80K.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 12, 2018

However, we must not lose sight of the third element that comprises this concept, and that is advocacy. Image credit: [link] While voice and choice are more aligned with ownership of learning in the classroom, advocacy aligns with improving the school or district culture. There is no point in student advocacy if no action results.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 27, 2020

It’s a trend Kristen Powell, an assistive technology trainer and consultant with the education agency Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) in Pennsylvania, noticed a couple of years ago at schools served by the regional education agency. You can really tailor and change up the scenarios,” she says.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 26, 2020

It’s a trend Kristen Powell, an assistive technology trainer and consultant with the education agency Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) in Pennsylvania, noticed a couple of years ago at schools served by the regional education agency. You can really tailor and change up the scenarios,” she says.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2023

As technology continues to reshape education, ensuring the safety and security of students’ data and school networks has never been more crucial. state and territorial educational technology and digital learning leaders. About SETDA SETDA is the principal association representing U.S.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 11, 2022

Today’s students have a tremendous future ahead of them, one where technology is not only a tool but an inspiration,” said Megan Myungwon Lee, Chairwoman and Chief Executive Officer of Panasonic Corporation of North America. The company is the principal North American subsidiary of Osaka, Japan-based Panasonic Corporation.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2024

Key points: Without continued funding, schools and libraries may struggle to maintain or upgrade technological infrastructure See article: 3 ways the E-rate program helps level up learning See article: Will cybersecurity receive E-rate funding? Advocacy for the extension or renewal of ECF funding is a critical step.

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RafranzDavis.com

DECEMBER 8, 2014

If the world were perfect… But it’s not… Technically, my job is to help teachers integrate technology. I want to see kids learn in interesting ways and I don’t believe that technology is always a part of that. Also…these opportunities would be accessible to every child…EVERY.SINGLE.ONE.

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eSchool News

JUNE 29, 2022

With time-saving technology strategies, school librarians can find ways to connect with their school’s teachers and students on a deeper level, forming relationships and helping with research and skill development. Translation technologies can be included for students and parents whose native language is not English.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 7, 2023

If we want to create successful and lasting pathways, for all young people, into fields like science, technology, engineering and math, then our voices — and those of the millions of other young women like us— must be heard. As a result, our generation’s relationship with technology and STEM education is distinct.

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eSchool News

MARCH 26, 2024

Presented by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, the Meritorious Service Decorations recognize remarkable Canadians for their extraordinary accomplishments and contributions that bring honor to Canada — from advocacy initiatives and health care services to research and humanitarian efforts.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Educational stakeholders, according to Ferrero, fall into three categories: “Professionals” (which include teachers, researchers, entrepreneurs and reformers), “Provocateurs” (including journalists, politicians and advocacy groups), and “People” (including students, parents and taxpayers), all of which interact in complex and dynamic ways.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 25, 2022

More than 300 buses across Berks and Lehigh counties will be outfitted with automated enforcement technology to detect the license plates of vehicles that fail to stop for school buses, putting children at risk. All technology, installation, and maintenance are provided at zero cost to the school district or taxpayer.

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Doug Levin

JUNE 18, 2019

Indeed, it is a story that I had previously covered on this very site (“ Facial Recognition Technology Has No Place in Schools “). For more information on this legislative proposal, NYCLU has all the details (“ Legislative Memo: Biometric Identifying Technology in Schools “). No Description.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

That’s according to the latest State of Computer Science Education report , released last week by the Code.org Advocacy Coalition, Computer Science Teachers Association, and the Expanding Computing Education Pathways Alliance. While about 95 percent of students in Silver State have access to computer science, the report states that only 3.5

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 24, 2018

Thomas School near Seattle has concentrated on beefing up the school’s science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education for the past several years and plans to strengthen it even more in the future. There is no one-size-fits-all with technology. 5 Best Practices for STEM Education Spaces. jena.passut_7651.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 19, 2021

Even before the pandemic, broadband and mobile technology was expanding connectivity across the globe, hybrid and virtual classrooms were gaining steam in providing personalized learning to students, and project-based learning was proving to be an effective, engaging and increasingly popular pedagogy.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Students from historically marginalized backgrounds are more likely than their advantaged peers to be treated as passive users of technology. The newly released National Education Technology Plan from the U.S. Teachers there give students many options for how to use different technologies.

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Education Superhighway

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Housing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC) Following a partnership with the Baltimore City Office of Information and Technology, EducationSuperHighway partnered with HABC to bring awareness of the ACP benefit to 19,500 residents.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The awards program honored 17 individuals for their extraordinary education advocacy and leadership. Latino Technology Champion of the Year – Sophia Mendoza, Instructional Technology Initiative Director, LAUSD, CA. The 2022-2023 honorees are: ALAS Awards.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

For years, the parent advocacy group worked tirelessly to influence education policy and practices in Oakland. Young had already built considerable credibility with the district through earlier advocacy work and a city-wide literacy campaign conducted by the parent-powered organization.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 28, 2020

More than 40 colleges have said they do not use facial recognition technology on campus and stated they have no plans to do so, according to a new “ scorecard ” published Tuesday by an advocacy campaign titled Ban Facial Recognition on Campus. We have no current plans to use facial recognition technology in the future,” Samson said.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 16, 2020

Moreover, the Empowering Parents Through Technology micro-credential helps educators use one- and two-way technology for outreach to families. As educators use technology to support their professional learning , they can earn micro-credentials to demonstrate how technology played a role in professional growth.

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MiddleWeb

MARCH 22, 2018

Take an alphabetical tour through advocating for your school in this new book from Robert Blackburn, Barbara Blackburn and Ronald Williamson. Former principal Mary Langer Thompson shares the highlights and suggests the book can be most helpful in ed leadership classes.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 27, 2022

A new annual review by the nonprofit advocacy group Data Quality Campaign dug into the new legislation to see what’s new and if it's moving in the right direction. I think generally things are pretty good,” says Taryn Hochleitner, associate director for policy and advocacy at the Data Quality Campaign. “I What’s In The Bills?

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

That’s according to the 2021 State of Computer Science report jointly released last week by the Code.org Advocacy Coalition, Computer Science Teachers Association and the Expanding Computing Education Pathways Alliance. The figure is based on data from public high schools in 37 states, a first for the report.

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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.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

. – The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) today announced the launch of the ALAS Sister Schools Program, a year-long partnership in which teams of students from schools in the continental US and Puerto Rico collaborate on projects focusing on science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM).

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