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Government Funds Shielded Colleges From Extinction. In 2022, the Stakes Will Change.

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That means for many institutions, HEERF funds will cease to be accessible in the year 2022. Based on recent guidelines from the Department of Education, institutions of higher education generally must expend their HEERF grants within one year of the date when the department processed funds for each specific grant.

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Could the Bridge Across the Digital Divide Be Paved With TV Signals?

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Although digital technologies hold great promise in the realm of education, access remains limited for many communities worldwide. One such company, Information Equity Initiative (IEI), is working to bridge the digital divide so that all students have access to educational information. households didn't have broadband access.

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Schools Use Trial and Error for Choosing Edtech, But They Don’t Have to

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If a team digging a tunnel in Tennessee discovers unusual soil conditions and attempts an innovative approach to managing those conditions, federal coordination and information management makes it possible for teams in, say, Arkansas and elsewhere around the country to access those lessons learned when they discover similar soil conditions.

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How Education Service Agencies Transform Data Fragmentation to Data Integration

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Without interoperability, data silos emerge, making it difficult for stakeholders to access and use the full range of capabilities offered by different edtech products. The possibilities are endless now that we have access to this data! We plan to work on resources, tough conversations, pedagogical practices and grading policies.

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Revised Federal Edtech Plan Calls for Closing Digital Divides

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When the federal government released its revised edtech plan last month, it was laying down its hope for a future that delivers on effective instruction for students. The plan separates technological divides — barriers that block some students from full participation — into access, design and use.

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Breaking Barriers to a Foundational Early Childhood Education

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However, many young children have limited access to high-quality educational opportunities because of socioeconomic factors and technological barriers. Mahajan shares, “Rocket Learning’s mission is to make quality education and learning accessible to every child from the earliest stage possible. Programmatically, we reach about 1.5

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When Does Posting Photos of Students Become a Data Privacy Problem?

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The quantities were notable, researchers explained, because of well-documented parental concerns over other people having access to their children’s information. They were also concerned that access to Facebook data by third parties like government and police agencies may violate laws meant to protect student privacy.

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