equity
3 Visions of Truly Inclusive Education
By: Jennifer D. Goldman, Karyn Lewis and Dr. Genevra Walters. In this post, we look at three educators' creative solutions that are making “readiness for all” a reality in their classrooms and libraries.
How Do We Ensure Personalized Learning is a True Equity Initiative?
By: Ace Parsi & Maria Moser. Personalized learning is a trend that promises to provide new opportunities to achieve equity in our education system, but challenges persist. Here, I discuss those challenges and strategies to overcome them.
Why Early Childhood Education Matters Now More than Ever
By: Tammy Kwan. As the world continues to change at an ever-faster rate, how can we best prepare the next generation to flourish in this new economy? Moreover, how can we do it equitably? Early education is key.
Innov8: Equity in Education
MLK Jr. Day makes our team think even more about the importance of equity in education, and how we can find ways to help encourage it throughout our school systems. Here are eight news items highlighting forward progress.
New Zealand Leads the Way on Competency-Based Learning: Part 1
By: Susan Patrick. New Zealand has been exploring competency-based learning and assessment as a way to move toward education equity for decades. Here, I look at where they're headed and lessons from the journey so far.
Early Learning as a Strategy for Achieving Equity
By: Rafael Otto. Far too many children are receiving an outdated education that will leave them behind in a competitive world and reinforce achievement and opportunity gaps. A focus on early learning could change that.
Three Connectivity Trends to Watch in 2017
By: John Harrington. There are big changes on the horizon, and 2017 could shape up to be an influential year for connectivity and learning across our country. Here are three trends to watch for next year.
Great Educators Teach the Whole Child: Integrating SEL In the Classroom
By: Abbas Manjee. As a teacher in an at-risk New York City school, I discovered the importance of incorporating social and emotional learning in the classroom to help students become informed citizens and productive members of society.
Bridging the Digital Divide: Strategies to Ensure Student Access to Technology at Home
By: Shannon LaBree. How can educators make sure that students have access to the technology they need outside of the classroom? Here are a few helpful resources and strategies.
EdTech 10: Innovation for Equity
To continue the buzz around innovation for equity recently generated at the iNACOL Symposium and Educause conference, this week’s top ten represents innovation in classrooms and campuses across the nation.