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PARENT VOICE: They call it ‘school choice,’ but you may not end up with much of a choice at all

The Hechinger Report

I was not able to homeschool, so a reading tutor and his iPad became his only access to education. Education is a human right, and public schools, open to all, are the guardians of this right. There was a two-year period where I gave up and he was home without social opportunities.

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Why Hidden Artificial Intelligence Features Make Such an Impact in Education

ED Surge

It really demonstrates what's possible when we look at connected learning not as a luxury but as a basic human right. And I think it really demonstrates what's possible when we look at connected learning not as a luxury but as a basic human right. This innovative approach has been working for well over 10 years.

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COLUMN: Endangered public schools need federal leadership more than ever

The Hechinger Report

This week, a group of civil and human rights activists called for targeted education funding as well, for both safe reopenings and to ensure that all students benefit equally. Learning pods, micro-schools, tutors and homeschooling are also flourishing, but are less available to lower- and middle-income families.