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

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They have to learn just like other students, but they can also have to deal with assignments they can’t access and other digital hurdles. Department of Justice published its final rule for web and mobile accessibility. The update is meant to expand access by spelling out specific technical standards government entities must follow.

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Federal Rule Change May Undermine ‘Inclusive Access’ Textbook Models

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This practice has enabled the growth of a digital subscription business model for textbooks, where publishers sign deals with colleges and bookstores to charge students fees in exchange for access to mostly online versions of the course materials assigned for their classes.

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Why Don’t Early Childhood Programs Have Access to Substitute Teachers?

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Most professionals have access to sick leave and other paid time off; they are also, importantly, empowered to take that leave when they need it. It is a scramble, he says, and its a painful one.

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For Rural Families, Home-Based Child Care Could Improve Access to Preschool

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Creating “universal” access to high-quality pre-K will require a massive, long-term public investment (as much as $33 billion, according to NIEER). In the near term, states can increase access by leveraging the existing infrastructure for providing pre-K in the home-based programs that already serve many rural families.

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What is a Virtual HS?

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Geographic Reach : Students from urban, suburban, and rural areas are enrolling in virtual high schools, with significant growth in rural areas where access to advanced courses may be limited. Access and Equity : Ensuring all students have equal access to technology and high-speed internet is a significant concern.

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Government Funds Shielded Colleges From Extinction. In 2022, the Stakes Will Change.

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That means for many institutions, HEERF funds will cease to be accessible in the year 2022. Based on recent guidelines from the Department of Education, institutions of higher education generally must expend their HEERF grants within one year of the date when the department processed funds for each specific grant.

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4 Websites that Explain Elections

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In the 1700’s, when the brand new United States of America, newly liberated from the British aristocratic rule that relied on Kings and Queens, wrote its very first Constitution and Bill of Rights, it decided to establish a system of government by the people. Half never voted for President. One hopes it is the same half.”