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

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Jhone Ebert, Nevada’s state superintendent of public instruction, says computer science is about more than coding. And these days computing skills can be a potential career-booster for students as demand for a tech-savvy workforce increases, the report argues. Students learn problem solving, communication and how to bounce back from failure.

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What is a Virtual HS?

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Access and Equity : Ensuring all students have equal access to technology and high-speed internet is a significant concern. Funding : Funding models for virtual schools vary, with some being public, charter, or privately funded.

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Teacher-Authors: What’s Happening on my Writer’s Blog

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Dyslexia is a condition that affects people of all ages, male and female equally, and causes them to mix up letters and words they read making what for most is a joy-filled act challenging and frustrating. ChromeSpeak Free apps/extensions At the time of this publication, Chrome offered twelve apps and extensions for reading-challenged users.

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For Teens Online, Conspiracy Theories Are Commonplace. Media Literacy Is Not.

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News literacy is fundamental to preparing students to become active, critically thinking members of our civic life — which should be one of the primary goals of a public education,” Kim Bowman, News Literacy Project senior research manager and author of the report, said in an email interview. “If

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Engaging All Learners: Expanding High School Options for Success

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They provide a choice for parents and students dissatisfied with their assigned public schools. You must be ready to adapt your teaching strategies, align the use of technology with learning objectives, and ensure equality in access. It’s a tool, and it’s only as effective as its use.

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What Are the Odds Your Superintendent Is Named Michael, John or David?

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White was compiling a list of every public school district superintendent in the country, she began to notice something peculiar. In fact, there isn’t even an official count of the number of public school superintendents, according to AASA, the School Superintendents Association. Several years ago, when Rachel S. to White’s knowledge.

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

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It updated Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the law that requires state and local governments to supply equal opportunity — including in services like public schools, community colleges and public universities — for people with disabilities. Non-text content should have an equivalent text alternative.