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OCTOBER 30, 2024

C-Span website, radio app, podcast C-Span provides Americans with access to live gavel-to-gavel proceedings of the U.S. Also included are direct access to elected and appointed individuals, audience call-ins to officials, audience-created videos, lesson plans for educators, and more. House of Representatives and the U.S.

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OCTOBER 22, 2024

You think they’re OK because you disabled the online access — think again. A free poster from the National Bully Prevention group is available at (click to access thumbnails): Click to access nbpc-flyer.pdf @PacerNBPC Copyright ©2024 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved.

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AUGUST 8, 2024

Creating “universal” access to high-quality pre-K will require a massive, long-term public investment (as much as $33 billion, according to NIEER). In the near term, states can increase access by leveraging the existing infrastructure for providing pre-K in the home-based programs that already serve many rural families.

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MAY 29, 2024

The model — and others like it — has provided a lifeline for families, especially those for whom access to quality early education is scarce or out of reach financially. Valencia, who came to the U.S. They can begin as early as pregnancy or, as in the case of HIPPY, serve families with toddlers and preschool-aged children. In the U.S.,

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OCTOBER 24, 2024

In other words, for low-income and underrepresented minority groups, living near a community college can be a crucial way to gain access to any higher education. Meanwhile, such proximity might lead students in other groups to attend two-year college rather than pursue a four-year degree.

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DECEMBER 3, 2024

Today, many models include capabilities such as photo and video capture, video calling, access to a full keyboard for texting, voice messaging, group chats and geofencing. Many people said in interviews that it is natural for children to want to have access to the same technology their older siblings, parents and peers have.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Yeoh shares her excitement about enabling educators to have easy access to tools they need to simplify their day-to-day tasks while creating a stimulating learning environment. A recent study from LearnPlatform by Instructure found that school districts access an average of 2,739 distinct tech tools annually.

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OCTOBER 17, 2024

Discuss why they use a password to access the computer. Help them understand that the virtual world of the internet is not safe just because they can’t see it—but it can be a safe, healthy place to explore and learn. _Have students return to their seats and log onto the computer. _Bring up a website.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Key Takeaways: Free Apps for Writing : Explore tools like Book Creator, Canva, and Google Docs to enable multimodal storytelling and provide accessibility options such as speech-to-text. How can teachers balance the demands of teaching foundational skills with writing practice?

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MARCH 17, 2025

It has left tens of thousands of families with disrupted work schedules and children without access to high-quality early learning experiences. And the early childhood educators get access to district benefits, which is a huge draw. It can be a win-win if done right, says Loewenberg.

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APRIL 4, 2025

This used to mean limiting access to the internet, blocking websites, and layering rules upon rules hoping (vainly) students would be discouraged from using an infinite and fascinating resource. It didnt work.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Geography Awareness Week is supported by access to materials and resources for teachers, parents, community activists, and all geographically minded global citizens.

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JANUARY 15, 2025

and the latest macOS, educators (and students) are gaining access to AI Tools of all kinds using what they call “Apple Intelligence” but also a full suite of services from ChatGPT. With the introduction of Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.2

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OCTOBER 22, 2024

And at least four states — Indiana, Louisiana, South Carolina and Florida — have enacted statewide bans limiting school smartphone access. For this week’s EdSurge Podcast, we set out to get a sense of how the bans are going.

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JANUARY 10, 2025

And when did so many high school students start taking community college courses (and what does that mean for college access)? What challenges remain for this kind of program to live up to its potential as a lever of access and equity to college and careers, as one expert put it? Thanks for reading! What Brings Gen Z to the Library?

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FEBRUARY 10, 2025

This not only enhances student engagement and accessibility to information but fosters critical thinking, digital literacy , and prepares students for a tech-driven future. Common obstacles include limited access to resources or insufficient training on how to utilize available tools efficiently within curricula constraints.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2024

School nurses, she notes, have more access to children — seven or eight hours a day — and their families than really any other health care professional. You just have access to things that health care providers in clinical settings outside of schools really don't have. Your role gives you unique access and insight to today's youth.

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OCTOBER 14, 2024

Rights and Responsibilities : Understanding that with the right to access the internet comes the responsibility to act ethically is vital. Key Insights Foundation of Digital Citizenship : Teaching digital citizenship establishes a framework for students to navigate the online world safely and responsibly.

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MAY 16, 2025

From Sprawl to Strategy When Executive Director, IT Services Eric Hileman joined Oklahoma City Public Schools in 2012, the IT department followed a lock and block mentality, limiting access to tech as a form of control. In 2022, the district created an Equity and Accessibility Committee with representation from departments across the system.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Dan Wuori : We talk about how we're in this crisis or that crisis — there's an access crisis, there's a compensation crisis, there's an affordability crisis [in early childhood education]. And if it’s accessible, what does an existing one look like in the U.S.? Can you describe what an inverted system would look like? No question.

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JANUARY 7, 2025

It's free to access. Gallant acknowledges, though, that in the past two years new AI tools have increased the prevalence of student cheating which has been especially challenging for college professors. ChatGPT is just ubiquitous, she says. It's much quicker than any classmate is going to be. And it feels safer. It feels anonymous, right?

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JANUARY 28, 2025

Showcasing art and STEM with DIY projects not only enhances learning and creativity but makes these subjects more accessible to a broader audience. This integrated approach makes learning more accessible and enjoyable, fostering a love for discovery. For starters, it teaches kids how to think critically.

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APRIL 1, 2025

Purchase a School License for: student workbooks for any/all K-12 technology curriculum grades student workbooks for any/all K-8 keyboarding Who needs this It is well-suited to schools with an LMS like Google Classroom, a 1:1 program, who wish to place the curricula on a server, or are teaching remotely and need to provide access to PDFs at home and (..)

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DECEMBER 10, 2024

Tracking is a racist and classicist system because it adversely impacts Black, Hispanic, Native American and some groups of Asian students by disproportionately denying them access to higher math courses once they have been pushed into lower math paths, says Nguyen, formerly of San Francisco Unified.

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APRIL 16, 2025

With home access options available, families can reinforce classroom learning at home, encouraging consistent practice and engagement. Accessibility and Usability Spelling Force is web-based and compatible with most modern devices, including laptops, desktops, and tablets.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

With all the talk of the downsides of smartphones for teenagers, parents have looked to smartwatches as a way to stay in contact with their young children while avoiding the full internet and social media access of a phone. At least that was the narrative a couple of years ago.

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JUNE 21, 2024

Online learning offers unmatched flexibility and accessibility, enabling both students and educators to manage their schedules effectively and break down geographical barriers. Online learning offers flexibility and accessibility that traditional classrooms were never capable of. Online learning breaks down geographical barriers.

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MARCH 14, 2025

I hope it helps you as you work to “stay on top of” all of these important issues as relating to edtech today.

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JANUARY 9, 2025

There were also highly read pieces about the ways that educators and school systems are grappling with rapid change: how to make access to algebra equitable for historically disadvantaged students and catch up to new technology standards aiding students with disabilities. By Daniel Mollenkamp In April, the U.S.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2025

We know there's a gap in access, especially for families at home, she says. Even in districts like [Los Angeles Unified School District] that have a one-to-one ratio with computer-to-student, that doesn't mean that the parents have one or have access to it.

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DECEMBER 20, 2024

In some cases that means asking students to grant access to the version history of a document in a system like Google Docs, and in others it involves turning to new web browser extensions that have been created for just this purpose.

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

Felinne Hermans : Discover the Hedy programming language, a free tool accessible in 50 languages. If you want an overview on this topic, watch the whole show. If you want to dig deeper into one of the full interviews excerpted in the show, visit one below.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Stephanie Dorsey, June 26, 2022, Episode 786, “ 6 Sustainable Self-Care Tips for Teachers ” Lana Penley, October 1, 2024, Episode 865, “ How to Help Students and Schools Through Traumatic Times ” Sarah Parker Wolf, May 17, 2021, Episode 741, “ How Teachers Can Be Intentional About Self Care ” Where to Watch this Show Cool Cat Teacher Podcast will launch (..)

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DECEMBER 20, 2024

In fact,because parents feel you are more accessible, always willing to discuss their child, they become less demanding. This might mean it falls during my prep time or I have to come in or leave on a flex schedule. I might even arrange virtual meetings. Talking to colleagues who do this, surprisingly it doesn’t make their day endless.

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APRIL 23, 2025

One is by integrating real-time labor market data into easily accessible platforms that provide students with accurate and actionable information. With so many demands on their time, it has become even more challenging for counselors to offer the individualized support students need to make informed decisions about their futures.

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DECEMBER 6, 2024

Beyond these principles, AI applications must be implemented fairly, ensuring all students have equal access to personalized learning experiences.

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JUNE 19, 2024

No longer bound by geography, students can access diverse resources and personalized support while parents can stay connected with teachers effortlessly. Students can gain access to diverse materials, making learning more interactive. With digital access, learning is no longer confined to textbooks and classroom materials.

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