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5 long-term benefits of our online literacy programs

May 19, 2023

Via: eSchool News

When we started using a new literacy program 10 years ago, our reading scores were mediocre. Within a few years we had moved up to being a Level 1+ school, which is one of the highest rankings for Chicago Public […]


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3 ways to improve access to speech-language therapy

May 11, 2023

Via: eSchool News

Schools today are facing a harsh reality: there is a chronic shortage of qualified speech-language pathologists (SLPs). As an SLP and clinical director who has worked with school districts across the country, I’ve watched this problem grow over the years. […]


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How are ELLs, students with disabilities IDed for gifted and talented?

April 5, 2023

Via: eSchool News

States with formal policies around gifted and talented programs tend to identify more English learners and students with disabilities for those programs, according to a new study from NWEA, a not-for-profit research and educational services organization serving K-12 students. The […]


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7 ways to make homework easier for students with autism

March 28, 2023

Via: eSchool News

Homework can be challenging for all children, but for students with autism, it can be challenging. It is common for children with autism to have difficulties with executive functioning abilities, including planning, organization, and prioritization. In addition, they may have […]


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An After-School Education Program Aims to Diversify the Tech Industry

March 27, 2023

Via: Ed Surge

The lab starts filling up after school lets out. Students trickle in. They help themselves to a snack — today it’s tacos — and chat excitedly with friends. They laugh and joke, listening to Beyoncé and Rihanna on built-in speakers. […]


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College programs must prioritize accessibility

March 21, 2023

Via: eCampus News

A new Open Education Resources (OER) initiative from the nonprofit Teach Access aims to expand awareness of digital accessibility in higher education. Teach Access works with education, industry, and disability advocacy organizations to enhance students’ understanding of digital accessibility as […]


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3 ways telepractice helps combat burnout in special education

February 27, 2023

Via: eSchool News

Burnout is one of the leading causes of workforce shortages in U.S. schools and its impact is being felt by students who need consistent, high-quality educators the most. Some of the hardest hit are students with unique needs that require […]


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Advocates urge NC-SARA to add more consumer protections for online students

February 13, 2023

Via: Higher Ed Dive

A dozen policy advocates and higher education groups are calling on the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements, an organization that controls an important interstate distance learning pact, to bake more consumer protections into its policies. NC-SARA was founded […]


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4 considerations for remote proctoring systems

February 10, 2023

Via: eCampus News

While it was already relatively common practice before the COVID-19 pandemic, remote proctoring has become even more popular at institutions across the nation, leading to concerns and the need for important considerations as these systems are designed. In response to […]


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Online learning can help schools retain students

February 6, 2023

Via: eSchool News

There were 1.3 million fewer students enrolled in U.S. public schools in fall 2021 than there were before the pandemic began–a drop of nearly 3 percent. Given that educational funding is tied to enrollment, this development has serious implications for […]


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Professors Try Teaching With TikTok. But It’s Not for ‘Boring, Lecturing Things.’

February 2, 2023

Via: Ed Surge

When COVID-19 forced college courses online, Stuart Middleton, a senior lecturer at the University of Queensland in Australia, was having trouble connecting with his remote students. So he decided to try to meet them where he heard they were happy […]


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Under the Right Conditions, Can Remote Learning Be an Asset?

January 24, 2023

Via: Ed Surge

During the first week of the new year, parts of Minnesota were deluged by a winter storm, blanketing the Twin Cities and surrounding areas with almost a foot-and-a-half of snow. Those conditions were enough to prompt school closures, and on […]


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6 things students want to know about their digital courses

January 24, 2023

Via: eCampus News

Students need a variety of information about digital courses, including required devices and how instructors structure their virtual courses and expectations, before they enroll–but much of this information is not available prior to registration, according to results from a student […]


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5 ways virtual tutoring reinforces our after-school program

January 12, 2023

Via: eSchool News

Here are five steps we took to ensure the best possible results with our virtual learning platform: 1. Use it to provide individualized instruction. It’s great to be able to offer students individualized learning opportunities that are tailored to the […]


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As acceptance grows, 6 victories for online learning

January 3, 2023

Via: eCampus News

It took a global pandemic to push more people in accepting that online learning is a mainstay in today’s higher education landscape. In addition to convenience, it expands learning opportunities to students whose schedules do not align with traditional in-person […]


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At ASU+GSV, a discussion about digital transformation and campus diversity

December 28, 2022

Via: eCampus News

It seems digital transformation is among the top priorities on any higher-ed leader’s list–particularly as students and faculty voice more preference for online learning options after COVID. Many institutions realized that as they offer more degree programs and classes online, […]


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5 ways to create a stellar online elementary learning program

December 27, 2022

Via: eSchool News

If you are a school or district leader looking to build an online elementary program, knowing where to start can feel overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be. Here are five steps that helped our teams successfully build and maintain […]


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How Might Elite Institutions Better Meet the Needs of Underserved Student Populations?

December 27, 2022

Via: Inside Higher Ed

You may have read that Georgetown University is launching an online part-time bachelor’s degree completion program in liberal studies in partnership with Coursera. Georgetown already offers an on-campus version of this program through its School of Continuing Education to a […]


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3 drivers of non-traditional student enrollment

December 23, 2022

Via: eCampus News

More than two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s clear that higher education institutions are recognizing and adapting to the lasting impacts that the transition to online learning has had on both learners and faculty alike. While some students are […]


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Why College Students Turned From Being Down on Remote Learning to Mostly in Favor of It

December 20, 2022

Via: Ed Surge

If you go back to the first days of the COVID crisis, when campuses across the country were shutting down, college students weren’t very happy with emergency online learning. Surveys conducted then showed deep dissatisfaction, with as many as 70 […]