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OPINION: Why creating and maintaining accessible digital resources is neither easy nor optional

The Hechinger Report

The Berkeley case teaches us to be attentive to accessibility up front, not simply because of legal requirements but because digital resources designed to meet accessibility standards support increased access for all. Accessibility is not optional.”. Not to be taken at all lightly, there are enormous costs to accessible information.

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PROOF POINTS: Paper books linked to stronger readers in an international study

The Hechinger Report

An international study by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development found that students who had more books at home reported that they enjoyed reading more. There’s a lot to like about digital books. Teens who read more paper books scored higher on reading assessments. Credit: Jill Barshay/The Hechinger Report.

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Responding to COVID-19: How Are the Children?

Digital Promise

Organizations and coalitions including Learning Keeps Going , Tech for Learners , Google , and Digital Promise have also compiled lists of resources from various education organizations as well as available edtech products. Bridging The Digital Divide.

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Accounting Streams takes inspiration from CORE Econ’s pioneering introductory textbook

CORE Econ

CORE inspiration We felt that this situation presented some parallels to economics education, where CORE had successfully established a change agenda. It is a digitized resource with videos, links, embedded questions, and reflection points for students. We have not been disappointed. This is no ordinary ebook.

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The Intersection of Inquiry-Based Learning and High-Quality Instructional Materials in Social Studies

ED Surge

High-quality instructional materials (HQIMs) are educational resources designed to effectively support student learning. They can include textbooks, lesson plans, digital resources and other materials carefully crafted to meet the needs of diverse learners and facilitate meaningful learning experiences.