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More High School Students Are Taking College Classes. But Not Everyone Gets the Chance.

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But as dual enrollment grows across the country, access to the option is not distributed equally, according to a new report produced by nearly two dozen higher ed researchers and experts, with funding from the Joyce Foundation. It’s even popular across the political spectrum.

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National Bullying Prevention Month

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Wikipedia defines “cyberbullying” as: the use of information technology to repeatedly harm or harass other people in a deliberate manner Cyberbullying occurs on not just social media like Twitter, Facebook, and topical forums, but multiplayer games and school discussion boards. But what about cyberbullying?

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Beyond Devices: A Tech Leader's Advice to Building School Community

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As you enter today's classrooms, it's clear: Technology isn't just a tool, it's the driving force behind vibrant communities, shaping how students learn and teachers connect. Many schools prioritize stakeholder collaboration in the process of assessing technological needs. Gauna has 16 years of experience within the district.

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See the Big Picture: Holistic Student Support with Data Interoperability in K-12 Schools

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It is one of the most prominent technological aspects of our everyday lives, but because it works behind the scenes, we don’t typically see it in action. Interoperability is why your Bluetooth earbuds connect to myriad devices and your bank account can be accessed at most ATMs.

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E-Books and Online Libraries in Modern College Education

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They’ve changed into online treasure hubs to help kids access education. The digital library has introduced an approach connecting students to personalized methods to access their courses. As long as you have access to a screen and internet, you can open millions of books and the whole world’s information.

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Accessibility vs Inclusion. What's the Difference?

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It's the law Making the world accessible to those with disabilities isn't just the right thing to do. For example, in 1998, Congress amended the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to require Federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities. For some it has become law.

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How Education Service Agencies Transform Data Fragmentation to Data Integration

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In the realm of education, it means breaking down barriers so that educational technologies and data systems can collaborate effectively, ultimately enhancing the educational experience for leaders, staff, specialists, teachers, students and parents. The possibilities are endless now that we have access to this data!

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