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Computer Science is Growing in K-12 Schools, But Access Doesn’t Equal Participation

ED Surge

Computer science has a wider footprint in schools than ever before, but there are differences when it comes to who has access to computer courses and who’s enrolling. Girls, for instance, make up just one-third of high school computer science students nationally. I like the challenge.” I like the challenge.”

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Equity and Access in Math Education

ED Surge

Families with social and economic capital tend to provide their children with more educational tools and opportunities, including enrichment activities, access to technology and familiarity with the learning process. However, working towards equity and access is of paramount importance. Ensure access to quality curriculum materials.

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Fields of Opportunity: Cultivating Youth Development and Online Access

ED Surge

Endless Network , a global organization committed to addressing equity disparities, strategically invests worldwide to tackle challenges such as insufficient internet access. However, the challenge lies in addressing disparities in access, especially in underserved communities where internet connectivity is crucial.

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Facing a Digital Divide, Student Success Requires Connectivity and Access to Technology

ED Surge

At the time, nearly 16 million students in the United States lacked home internet access, according to a widely cited report from Common Sense Media. Despite incremental progress made to narrow the digital divide, students’ success today hinges on having access to a connected device and high-speed internet in the classroom and at home.

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Digital Accessibility Is a Bigger Education Issue Than We Think. Here’s What We Can Do About It.

ED Surge

About a month ago, a colleague forwarded me a newsletter from the school she works with. It was a normal-looking school newsletter: a three-page PDF with information about upcoming events, decorated with colorful clip art of flowers. I know this because the schools I work with rely on me to ensure their communications are accessible.

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Engineering in Elementary School

Accelerate Learning

We aim to make engineering education open and accessible for every student in your class, school, and district. As we look into how engineering can shape young minds, we invite educators and school leaders to think about their part in growing the next generation of engineers and problem solvers.

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Homeless Students Are Missing School. Does Having a Separate School for Them Help or Hurt?

ED Surge

The number of students who regularly miss school in general has risen since the pandemic, but for homeless students, it’s been especially bad. And getting homeless students to show up to school has been an elusive goal for many districts. And getting homeless students to show up to school has been an elusive goal for many districts.

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