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3 global early ed trends to watch this year

The Hechinger Report

These include writing culturally relevant lesson plans, automating report cards and helping translate communication with parents. Presenters also highlighted stark differences between how preschool classrooms in different countries are using technology and the cultural gaps in attitudes about technology post-pandemic.

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The culture wars are driving teachers from the classroom. Two campaigns are trying to help 

The Hechinger Report

Those threats have only increased since last year as schools have become a focal point of the culture wars, contributing to challenges the teaching profession has long faced in recruiting and retaining teachers from underrepresented backgrounds. The post The culture wars are driving teachers from the classroom.

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Colleges sign on for a 15-step program to “erase equity gaps” in completion

The Hechinger Report

These efforts are two of the 15 recommendations in a project called the Moon Shot for Equity, a plan that seeks to eliminate college graduation equity gaps by 2030. The Moon Shot program is specifically designed to close gaps for Black, Latino, Native American, first generation and other historically underserved students by 2030.

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New RGS-IBG Role: Deputy CEO

Living Geography

As the job description and advertisement says: "As the Society approaches its 200th anniversary in 2030, with ambitious associated goals, we are looking to strengthen our executive team with an exceptional, entrepreneurial leader with proven ability to balance strategic and operational impact.

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How Role Models May Inspire Exploration of Computer Science Pathways

ED Surge

The Bureau of Labor and Statistics projects that the market for computer science occupations will grow 13 percent between 2020 and 2030. The initiative helps debunk stereotypes and decode what computer science looks like, ensuring that students see how it fits into everyday life and is even infused in pop culture.

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Youth-Created 360? Films at the United Nations General Assembly

Digital Promise

Their immersive stories will be screened at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on September 24 and 25, days on which heads of state and government from around the world will gather to comprehensively review progress in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the 17 SDGs. Watch the MY World 360?

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Ready to Become a MY World 360? Creator?

Digital Promise

As we approach 2020—the start of a “decade of action” leading up to the 2030 deadline set for achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—we are pleased to announce the launch of a new round of MY World 360?. Photogrammetry and 3D modeling that shares natural or cultural artifacts. Mixed media projects that combine 360?