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OpinionDon't let education windfall be a flash in the pan
A former South Dakota education secretary details the need for data collection and monitoring for schools' pandemic responses and future challenges.
By Melody Schopp • Oct. 26, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Pearson4 realizations that will help schools close learning gaps
Smarthinking online tutors provide a pathway for a brighter future. For over 25 years, our network of expert tutors has helped learners reach their full potential.
Oct. 25, 2021 -
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From AI to quantum physics, STEM learning opportunities in K-12 are expanding to keep pace with related fields.
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Sponsored by Cambium Learning GroupThe new normal in EdTech: Redefining support for today's leaders
Support teachers and students with simpler EdTech products and services that drive equity for all.
Oct. 25, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Schneider ElectricEnergy performance contract helps K-12 district recover from earthquake, pandemic and deferred maintenance
North Carolina school district overcomes ongoing challenges with innovative funding and stimulus.
Oct. 18, 2021 -
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Sponsored by SophosRansomware in education: Schools hit hard
Learn about the prevalence of ransomware in education, and what schools need to do to strengthen their defenses.
By Dan Schiappa, Chief Product Officer, Sophos • Oct. 18, 2021 -
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Texas district erects Wi-Fi towers to expand internet connectivity
School systems get creative to connect students to reliable internet service after the pandemic exposed a greater need to solve the digital divide.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 18, 2021 -
OpinionWhat College Board learned from one of the nation's largest-ever online exam deployments
The nonprofit adapted during a year of disrupted learning to preserve opportunities for 1.8 million students who opted to complete AP exams online.
By Jeremy Singer • Oct. 12, 2021 -
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3 cybersecurity best practices to keep school networks safe as students — and devices — return
An estimated 1,180 cyber-related incidents have hit K-12 since 2016, and an influx of digital tools opens new vulnerabilities as students return in person.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 12, 2021 -
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Report: Monitoring online student activity may create privacy disparities
Students in lower-income districts using school-issued devices are more likely to be monitored, according to the Center for Democracy & Technology.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 27, 2021 -
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Influx of school devices provides crucial opportunities for data privacy lessons
Experts suggest students be taught to clear search histories, hard drives and more before returning school-issued devices.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 8, 2021 -
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Report: Despite struggles, pandemic-era online learning holds promise for student-centered learning
Ed tech and blended learning approaches need to be high quality and have teacher buy-in to be effective, research says.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 2, 2021 -
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FCC to open second application window for $7.2B Emergency Connectivity Fund
The agency is making the additional 15-day window available in response to outstanding demand for support for the current school year.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 26, 2021 -
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Survey: Pandemic digital learning tools will impact curriculum for years to come
Top techniques educators plan to continue using include online polling or quizzes, on-demand instructional videos and project-based learning.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 24, 2021 -
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Virtual tools adopted during pandemic can enhance classroom projects
Putting new technology and skills gained over the past year to work across in-person curriculum will be critical to make the most of those investments.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 11, 2021 -
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National K-12 cybersecurity learning standards aim to strengthen pipeline
Touted as the first of their kind, Cyber.org's optional standards define what students should know across four grade bands, beginning in kindergarten.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 5, 2021 -
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Summer Reading: COVID-19's impact on ed tech, connectivity
The past year and a half led to seismic shifts in efforts to address digital equity gaps and integrate tech in learning.
Aug. 2, 2021 -
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How will schools take advantage of $7B FCC fund to address the homework gap?
The Emergency Connectivity Fund, which provides money for devices and connectivity for off-campus learning, has an Aug. 13 application deadline.
By Kara Arundel • July 30, 2021 -
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Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPLessons In Leadership: How a superintendent tapped SpaceX to help close homework gap
With a high ELL population, Texas' Ector County Independent School District is also committed to multilingual programming and parent engagement.
By Roger Riddell • July 20, 2021 -
Texting interventions increased during the pandemic, but are they worth the investment?
A new study questions the effects of parental texting programs on outcomes and suggests negative impacts in other parental involvement areas.
By Naaz Modan • July 14, 2021 -
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Challenges, benefits of keeping school devices in students' hands over summer
Maintaining access to educational content over summer boosts equity, but there are also major tech management considerations and costs.
By Kara Arundel • July 9, 2021 -
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GAO: Ed Dept can improve K-12 operations in 3 priority areas
Comprehensive reporting on COVID-19 relief obligations and expenditures is one area a new report recommends the department strengthen.
By Kara Arundel • July 8, 2021 -
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ISTE 2021: School tech leaders also play a role in antiracist work
Boston-area principal Henry Turner suggests the design thinking process used by many tech companies can help schools begin addressing these issues.
By Roger Riddell • July 7, 2021 -
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ISTE 2021: Special education experts advise keeping pandemic best practices
New and pre-existing tools broke down barriers to serving remote and hybrid learners, and now’s not the time to stop using them, panelists said.
By Kara Arundel • July 2, 2021 -
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ISTE 2021: District tech leaders share pandemic learning takeaways in 'bootcamp'
The virtual discussion ranged from new approaches for distributing and managing devices to the silver linings of the past 18 months.
By Roger Riddell • July 1, 2021 -
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ISTE 2021: Be bold, not reckless, when investing relief funds in ed tech
Stakeholders want to ensure historic levels of COVID-19 relief funds are used wisely, creatively and have an impact on student learning and well-being.
By Kara Arundel • July 1, 2021
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