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Equity and Access in Math Education

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Families with social and economic capital tend to provide their children with more educational tools and opportunities, including enrichment activities, access to technology and familiarity with the learning process. Although there are many causes for the achievement gap, one merits special scrutiny.

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Great App to Teach Spelling

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Students can see their growth over time, unlocking achievements and earning certificates as they go. With home access options available, families can reinforce classroom learning at home, encouraging consistent practice and engagement. This accessibility makes it suitable for both in-school and at-home learning.

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How Open Standards Are Breaking Down Data Barriers

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EdSurge: What types of data do higher education institutions find most difficult to access, and why? Carbonaro: Despite the abundance of student data, higher education institutions face significant challenges in accessing and using it effectively. The first issue is [the existence of] data silos. Privacy concerns also play a role.

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Creating A Digital Study Plan: Tips And Tools for High School Students

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Cloud storage solutions enable you to access your study materials from anywhere, making it easier to study on the go. Designing A Flexible Study Schedule Creating a flexible study schedule is essential for high school students who need to juggle academic commitments with extracurricular activities, part-time jobs, and social life.

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Will Hybrid Teaching Stick Around as the Pandemic Fades?

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Now, having gone to the trouble to design course resources that can be accessed remotely and feeling accustomed to turning on a webcam in the classroom, he has continued to embrace a teaching practice that is known as “HyFlex,” a portmanteau of hybrid and flexible. HyFlex is not the only way to make courses flexible, however.

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How Cloud Security Empowers Online Learning Platforms

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But in leveling the playing field in terms of providing access to learning resources, they also throw up new concerns from a security perspective. Only those with the correct decryption key can access the original content. It enhances control over who can access specific pieces of information within large datasets.

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Talented Students Are Kept From Early Algebra. Should States Force Schools to Enroll Them?

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When he later won an achievement award in math, Lynem determined that the decision had been a good one. Proponents believe that the framework provides greater flexibility in math paths , while also stressing an inquiry-based approach that will encourage more students to go further in math. In 2018, Ohio adopted one such policy.

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