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How School Administrators’ Roles Change in the Digital Age

Digital Promise

How could we better facilitate the work between the technology department and the instructional division? What professional development should take place to prepare everyone for this major initiative? Deputy Chief, Educational Technology & Library Programs. Where did the authority lie for making key decisions?

Geography 125
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'As Educators, We Must Tell the Truth'

ED Surge

Our most recent cohort of fellows included educators across a variety of grades and content areas, including a high school principal, an elementary school paraprofessional, a math and computer science teacher, and a school and community engagement manager, to name a few.

Education 113
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Why Accessibility Must Be a Part of Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Initiatives

ED Surge

Importantly, these companies are pursuing equitable access to their products and content, regardless of identity, geography, race, religion, socioeconomic background, etc. Such institutions recognize the importance of meeting learners where they are—and the positive impact this has on outcomes.

EdTech 102
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Why This Mid-Sized North Carolina District Is Rethinking Its Approach to Edtech Procurement

ED Surge

Something that hinders us here in Caldwell County is the geography. So, we do try to look at equity. Certainly, we want to make sure that we're not advantaging one population or one area above another. Not all of our homes have internet or the capability to even get internet because of where we are.

EdTech 105
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The overlooked power of Zuckerberg-backed learning program lies offline

The Hechinger Report

Many schools embrace technology in the classroom as a route to these students’ hearts. They see kids devouring video games and living on social media and find it obvious that they would also like educational technology. But Logan’s feelings about online learning are common.