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

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million high school students take college courses each year. 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. Dual-enrollment programs help nearly 1.4

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Promoting Real World Change and Success in Schools Today

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Serving at Reagan High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Misa has made a profound impact through her dynamic approach to educational leadership. Under her guidance, the school has not only seen significant growth in its International Baccalaureate (IB) Career Program, but also received numerous awards for student achievement.

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Three types of computing education research: for CS, for CS but not professionally, and for everyone

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In February, I was invited to give a lecture at the University of Washington’s Allen School. The U-W CSE department had been thinking about making a push into computing education research. CS Education research dates back to the late 1960’s (see the history chapter that Ben du Boulay and I wrote ).

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Computer Science Activities for Middle School

Career in STEM

From high school diploma to PhD, there’s something for everyone! According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , “employment in computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow 11 percent from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations”. Top 5 Middle School Computer Science Activities.

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E-Books and Online Libraries in Modern College Education

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Further, we will examine how libraries and schooling have always been connected and how important they are in shaping people’s paths and changing lives. The Emergence of E-Books in College Education Traditional textbooks are the foundation of a student’s academic life but have limitations. Their love for spreading knowledge.

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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. million students in over 880 LEAs.

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Left-brain or Right-brain Dominant? Explore the Ideal Subjects to Nurture your Strengths

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Explore the Ideal Subjects to Nurture your Strengths Choosing what to study after high school can be tough. Information Technologies Information technologies involve the use of computers and software to manage and process information. You can pursue a career as a scientist, researcher or science educator.