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Computer Science is Growing in K-12 Schools, But Access Doesn’t Equal Participation

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The disparity is most pronounced among economically disadvantaged students, who make up 52 percent of high schoolers but only 36 of those enrolled in computer science classes. The report found that disparities in participation are the lowest in K-8 classes.

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How Offline-First Edtech Addresses Education Disparities Worldwide

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Unsurprisingly, the United Nations asserts that quality education is not only a fundamental human right but also a crucial catalyst for economic growth and development. This article focuses on one of those organizations, Learning Equality. billion people worldwide without internet access. billion people without internet access ?

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Will AI Shrink Disparities in Schools, or Widen Them?

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AI has fed hopes of reaching more equality thanks to its promise to increase personalized learning and to boost efficiency and sustainability for an overworked teaching force. It wouldn’t be responsible to lean on AI as the quick fix for all our economic shortages in schooling. So how should educators approach AI?

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Teacher Pay Penalty Reaches Record High. What’s at Stake?

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The disparity between what teachers are paid and what their peers in other, comparable professions earn has reached an all-time high, according to findings published this month by the nonprofit Economic Policy Institute (EPI). In no state are teachers paid better than or equal to similarly qualified professionals in that same state.

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School and Job Tips for Young Adults

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In the current economic climate, a solid education can serve as the launching pad for a rewarding career. Be Savvy About Financing a Degree Earning a degree and paying the related expenses are separate but equally formidable challenges. But how can young adults get the training, schooling, and experience to get a job they enjoy?

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The Political Right Is Slamming the Door on College Access

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“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. But not all types of students are opting out of college.

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Every College Wants To Help Students Succeed. One Is Making Them Courseware Co-Creators.

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In a few months, there will be another pandemic anniversary, and it has not impacted all students equally. “The equity gap is pernicious and growing,” says Stephen Burke, dean of Arts and Humanities for the college, which serves about 6,800 students and is located about 30 miles north of New York City. “In

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