Results: Postsecondary (22 Stories)
Study Indicates Technology Can Support Reduced Juvenile Justice Recidivism
Arizona State University, ArizonaPostsecondary
When researchers from Arizona State University and the Oregon Research Institute set out to determine how to reduce recidivism in juvenile justice offenders, they began with two questions: Were youth receiving technology-enabled support services less likely to recidivate than peers who weren...
Topic: NETP24
Montana Offers Artificial Intelligence Course for High School Students
MontanaPostsecondary
To ensure all students in the state have an opportunity to face the future of work, the Montana Digital Academy (MTDA), a 14-year-old online school that offers more than 100 courses taught by Montana public school educators to students across the state began offering Artificial Intelligence in the W...
Topic: NETP24
Sparking Innovation in Response to Teacher Needs
West VirginiaPostsecondary
Sometimes, innovation requires a push. A program supporting teachers across West Virginia works to do just that. The West Virginia Public Education Collaborative (WVPEC) housed at West Virginia University “is a non-partisan collaborative of diverse state and national leaders committed to championi...
Topic: NETP24
Institute of Education Sciences Grant Funds Tool to Support Writing Instruction
MichiganPostsecondary
Funded through a grant from the Institute of Education Sciences in 2021, Writing Architect is a tool aiming to “assist teachers in connecting evidence-based writing instruction with students' needs as identified in a digital classroom written composition assessment. The goal is to improve late el...
Topic: NETP24
Digital Equity Champions for All Learners: Diné College Uses Culturally Responsive Strategies to Support Inclusion across the Navajo Nation
ArizonaPostsecondary
Diné College is the first tribally controlled college in the United States. The college serves the far-reaching rural needs of the 400,000-member Navajo Nation, including 200,000 citizens beyond the Nation’s borders, through its main campus in Tsaile, AZ and six additional campuses and microsites...
Topic: Digital Equity
Digital Equity Champions for All Learners: The Urban League of Springfield, Inc. Leverages Trusted Relationships with the Community to Advance Digital Equity
MassachusettsP-12Postsecondary
The Urban League of Springfield, Inc. (SUL), is a civic organization empowering the African American community of Greater Springfield, MA. The organization provides various services for youth and families, including advocacy, academic and social-emotional development, career services, and financial ...
Topic: Digital Equity
Digital Equity Champions for All Learners: Rural LISC’s Digital Connector Program Partners with Community Organizations
P-12Postsecondary
In many rural regions, communities lack access to high-speed, reliable internet service and devices. However, even after these availability challenges are addressed, individuals require digital skills to effectively use technology to meet their goals and needs. Without these skills, rural communitie...
Topic: Digital Equity
Digital Equity Champions for All Learners: How The Arc Advances Digital Skills for Individuals with Disabilities and Their Families
P-12Postsecondary
The Arc is the largest and oldest national non-profit that promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). As part of that mission, they are working to ensure technology can unlock opportunities for individuals with IDD and their families. Fou...
Topic: Digital Equity
Digital Equity Champions for All Learners: Arizona’s Digital Equity Institute Encourages States to Co-Create of Solutions with Communities
ArizonaP-12Postsecondary
The Digital Equity Institute (DEI) is a non-profit, civic organization that advances digital equity and inclusion. Their approach includes delivering inclusive digital literacy curriculum and building community-responsive digital navigator programs. For example, the Digital Equity Institute has part...
Topic: Digital Equity
Digital Equity Champions for All Learners: AT&T Addresses Broadband Availability, Affordability, and Adoption
P-12Postsecondary
AT&T’s efforts to advance digital equity for learners address broadband access from the perspectives of availability, affordability, and adoption. AT&T Assistant Vice President Meredith Williams attended the U.S. Department of Education’s National Digital Equity Summit in September 2022....
Topic: Digital Equity