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How Blockchain Can Encourage Learning

Edsurge

Other emerging programs in the K12 space focus on the unique needs of hard-to-reach students. The program evaluates completion and consistency of student work, then releases digital funds accordingly. where elementary school students can select adventures and collect gifts as a result of learning core skills.

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U.S. K-12 Educational Technology Policy: Historical Notes on the Federal Role

Doug Levin

For each of the three primary (equity-focused) federal educational technology programs authorized by Congress since the passage of the 1994 revision to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), below I provide details on the programs’: legislative authorization (i.e., FY 2001: $450,000,000. The post U.S.

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The Actual Dollars That Will Shape the New K-12 Investment Ecosystem

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For instance: Why is it that one elementary school gets $1800 more per pupil of state funds than the higher-needs school on the other side of town? This will demand a careful communication strategy. The district began the program when budgets were declining and they had to decide what to cut and what to keep.

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Transforming a School District’s Leadership and Literacy Instruction to Increase Equity

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After a curriculum audit and a second opinion confirmed the resources being used were not well aligned with the level of text on state tests, there was also a program evaluation that showed disparities in literacy instruction, with some educators not always providing the level of instruction students needed.

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Let Evidence Guide the Solutions to Student Absenteeism

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Addressing this high level of absenteeism is possible using research-centered strategies, advised a panel of research, attendance, and behavioral science specialists in the recent edLeader Panel, “ Taking an Evidence-Based Approach to Reducing Absenteeism ,” sponsored by EveryDay Labs. Implementation Strategies.

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Creating a Leadership Program for Your School

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Plan for the pilot of the program, full integration of the program, evaluation, and future iterations. Make designing, achieving, and sustaining your leadership program reasonable and sustainable,” said MacGregor. Make a timeline that focuses on implementation and sustainability. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.