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STEM Outcomes for English Language Learners Fail to Meet Expectations
A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine takes a comprehensive look at the state of English learners in STEM education and provides recommendations on ways to improve outcomes. 10/22/18 Read Full Article
Technology in Education
Survey: Higher-Level Tech Skills Lacking in K–12
While teachers strongly support the infusion of technology into student learning, a survey found that their schools still face multiple hurdles in that pursuit, including a lack of computing devices, too much emphasis on passive activities and insufficient professional development to help educators understand how to teach with tech. 10/11/18 Read Full Article
STEM Policy
California CS Standards Designed to Increase Access to CS Instruction for All Students
Next, the state will finalize a plan for scaling up CS education, including how to support teachers. That's expected to be approved by March 2019. 10/01/18 Read Full Article
Digital Divide
Equity Problems with Technology Persist Despite Adoption Gains
More teachers are requiring students to use assigned devices in their classrooms, but a new report finds inconsistencies with technology adoption in class and at home. 09/13/18 Read Full Article
Policy
Finding What Works in Educational Innovation
Researchers have identified four conditions that motivate teachers to move forward with technology-driven changes to instructional practices. Top-down coercion isn't one of them. 09/12/18 Read Full Article

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