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Beyond Devices: A Tech Leader's Advice to Building School Community

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As you enter today's classrooms, it's clear: Technology isn't just a tool, it's the driving force behind vibrant communities, shaping how students learn and teachers connect. Many schools prioritize stakeholder collaboration in the process of assessing technological needs. Gauna has 16 years of experience within the district.

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The Digital Divide 2.0: Navigating Digital Equity and Health Equity in Education

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More than two years ago, educators around the country began to engage in dialogue regarding the digital divide , as they recognized the reality that many students did not have access and connectivity as once believed. The phrase “information technology” represents access, or a lack thereof, to digital infrastructure.

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E-Books and Online Libraries in Modern College Education

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E-Books and Online Libraries in Modern College Education One of the most significant archives of human knowledge and learning’s quiet companions, libraries have made an undeniable impact. Libraries have always been a trusted educational sidekick since people started learning stuff. We wouldn’t be where we are without them.

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How Education Service Agencies Transform Data Fragmentation to Data Integration

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In the realm of education, it means breaking down barriers so that educational technologies and data systems can collaborate effectively, ultimately enhancing the educational experience for leaders, staff, specialists, teachers, students and parents. The possibilities are endless now that we have access to this data!

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More High School Students Are Taking College Classes. But Not Everyone Gets the Chance.

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But as dual enrollment grows across the country, access to the option is not distributed equally, according to a new report produced by nearly two dozen higher ed researchers and experts, with funding from the Joyce Foundation. It’s even popular across the political spectrum.

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See the Big Picture: Holistic Student Support with Data Interoperability in K-12 Schools

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According to the June 2022 Learning Heroes survey Hidden in Plain Sight , more than 89 percent of parents believe that it is essential for families and teachers to work together to help overcome the pandemic’s impact on learning. Interoperable data systems can minimize the number of platforms needed to view student data.

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Mentoring Matters: Building Social Capital as the Bridge to Success

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Unlike some peers, youth who are disabled may have less access to opportunities where they can see a future in STEM. Check out the Afterschool STEM Mentoring Program hosted by the New York Academy of Sciences to learn about a mentoring program designed to inspire a lifelong interest in STEM for elementary and middle school youth.