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Are Schools and Edtech Companies Ready for the Digital Accessibility Deadline?

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So he felt frustrated, isolated: “I am stranded on this desert island because that site doesn't work [with my screen reader],” Jacob later told a researcher , also adding, “You can't just re-change your whole teaching plan, especially when you've distributed it.” Department of Justice published its final rule for web and mobile accessibility.

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7 Good Google Scholar Alternatives for Academics and Student Researchers

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In fact, there is a number of other equally interesting and even more powerful academic search engines that you can use to search for academic and scholarly literature including peer-reviewed journal articles, books, scientific periodicals, reports, and many more. Access to ERIC is free and does not require any membership or subscription.

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Will Teachers Listen to Feedback From AI? Researchers Are Betting on It

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Students should be equal participants in their learning,” says Phipps. Her application is called TalkMoves, and a version of Jacob’s research is now being used by the tutoring company Saga Education to train first-time tutors. All teachers should have equal access to tools that can improve their teaching.

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Inclusive by Design: Sharing Insights for Crafting Accessible Conferences

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Recently, we took the stage at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) conference to share our experiences designing accessible conferences and events. However, amidst the hustle and bustle of logistical planning and content curation, it is important not to overlook the crucial aspect of accessibility.

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The Political Right Is Slamming the Door on College Access

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million in the latest data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center--a big historical change. With the exception of wartime, the United States has never been through a period of declining educational attainment like this ,” says Michael Hicks, director of the Center for Business and Economic Research at Ball State University.

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How Does Acceleration Research Help Schools and Kids Rebound?

Cool Cat Teacher

Simply put, acceleration “builds on what students know as a way to access new learning.” Acceleration research says it is a way to do that. This episode focuses specifically on acceleration research. Episode 770 - The 10 Minute Teacher Podcast How Does Acceleration Research Help Schools and Kids Rebound? Nancy Frey.

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

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Importantly, these companies are pursuing equitable access to their products and content, regardless of identity, geography, race, religion, socioeconomic background, etc. They proactively plan for a diverse customer base and do not treat accessibility as an afterthought. Exploring the intersectionality of DEI and Accessibility.