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How Data Drives Strategies for Improved Student Outcomes

ED Surge

Previously, as a teacher, the primary focus was on delivering content. Qualitative data remains equally impactful in this regard. Otus has allowed us to merge that data so that a teacher can go to the report section of a student profile and access all of that information in one place. Next year, we plan to use Otus with parents.

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Educators: We Must Be Champions for Our Trans Students

ED Surge

This comment, and the reluctance of some of my colleagues was surprising to me because our principal had gone to great lengths over many years to create inclusive policies and support for LGBTQIA+ students and staff, and our district designated “championing equity” a primary job responsibility of all employees.

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Insights and Best Practices for Transforming Education Through One-to-One Device Programs

ED Surge

These one-to-one initiatives aim to provide students with equal access to educational resources, fostering creativity and critical thinking while preparing them for the demands of a technology-driven world. EdSurge: What was the device rollout planning process like for Newburg Middle School?

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Why You Shouldn't Limit Screen Time

The Innovative Educator

As innovative educators know, not all screen time is created equal and one-size-does not fit all when it comes to learning and development. Our primary role as parents and educators is to help develop independent learners and thinkers. At worst they lack research. Here's why. Young people are already armed with much of this knowledge.

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How can engineering address human rights issues?

Futurum

Across Peru, thousands of people do not have access to clean water or efficient transport links. Access to water and sanitation are fundamental human rights. The ability to travel to reach educational or employment opportunities is essential for ensuring social equality. HOW DOES PUBLIC TRANSPORT AFFECT INEQUALITY?

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Indigenous Voices in STEM

STEM Minds

Caron’s primary areas of interest as a physician, researcher, and health advocate include access to equal health status, health care services and the research that leads to these for marginalized populations – including Aboriginal, northern, and rural communities. Available: [link] [Accessed 19 June 2021]. [2].

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The power of geographic information systems: bringing data to life with maps

Futurum

Talk like a geographic information systems expert Cartography — map making Environmental justice — ensuring equitable access to the environment for all people. The application has since been taken up by lots of agencies, including the Council for Environmental Equality at the White House.