NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Friday directed unaided private schools and government schools like Kendriya Vidyalayas and others to provide gadgets and internet package to students of the economically weaker section (EWS) to take online classes. A division bench of Justice Manmohan and Justice Sanjeev Narula, while passing […]
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Best laptops for high school students in 2020 that are in stock
Whether your high schooler is still doing full-on remote learning, is 100% back in a school building or doing a hybrid of the two, a good laptop is going to be important for getting through the school year. This list highlighting the best laptop for high school students is all about […]
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Lackawanna Trail fully reopens for first day of school | Education
FACTORYVILLE — For the first time in six months, John Yanniello stood in front of a classroom full of children. Unlike most area students, those at Lackawanna Trail will be in their classroom five days a week — spaced at least several feet apart and wearing masks. On Thursday, Yanniello met the fourth graders […]
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The best accessories to improve your school from home experience
As the coronavirus pandemic has unfortunately carried on into the beginning of a new school year, many are having to turn their homes into classrooms. Whether conducting class sessions from home is new for you or not, these accessories can make schooling from home easier and, hopefully, a less frustrating […]
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As COVID looms over school year, Rep. Joe Kennedy hits Sen. Ed Markey on 1996 Telecommunications Act, broadband access; both press for stimulus deal to help parents, students
Rep. Joe Kennedy on Tuesday night took aim at one of Sen. Ed Markey’s signature bills, the Telecommunications Act of 1996, arguing too many families still cannot afford cable service or access broadband at a time of confusion and concerns for public health as teachers and parents grapple with COVID-19 […]
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Ideal for going back to school
(Pocket-lint) – Looking for a new Chromebook? Chromebooks have been getting more and more successful, and are available from many big names in laptops including HP, Acer and Asus. Education has also been a big market for the devices, but they’re also great for a simple home laptop for Gmail, […]
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Student’s Laptop Catches Fire During Remote School Class, Warning Issued to Parents
A North Carolina school system has issued a warning to parents after a student’s Chromebook laptop caught fire. In an email, the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district said parents should not leave laptops plugged in and unsupervised for long periods of time, particularly overnight. © Ethan Miller/Getty Images Goolsby Elementary School […]
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Ericsson, UNICEF Launch Global Partnership to Map School Internet Connectivity
Ericsson and UNICEF announced today a global partnership to help map school connectivity in 35 countries by the end of 2023. Mapping the internet connectivity landscape for schools and their surrounding communities is a critical first step towards providing every child with access to digital learning opportunities. Children use their […]
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Gadgets for back to school during COVID-19
Check out these back to school gadgets perfect for the classroom or home. The start of the school year is quickly approaching. This year may look different than previous years, but luckily there are some products to help children, parents and teachers along the way. The best part is these […]
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Ericsson, UNICEF to map school internet connectivity in 35 countries
New Delhi: Swedish telecommunication giant Ericsson and the United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Wednesday announced a global partnership to help map school internet connectivity in 35 countries by the end of 2023. This joint effort is part of the Giga initiative launched last year and led by UNICEF and […]
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Poudre School District Spending Millions To Equip At-Home Learners With Technology
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (CBS4) – The Poudre School District school board has approved nearly $7 million in spending that will largely help students of all age groups better learn during the COVID-19 pandemic. Millions of dollars will be spent on purchasing laptops, mobile Wi-Fi routers and more for students who […]
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What the Tech? Gadgets for work and school from home | What The Tech?
A good friend of mine who is still working from home shared her family calendar on Facebook. Her three children have in-person school two days a week, and school at home for three days. In addition, there’s soccer practice, scouts, birthday parties, and a trip. She uses a whiteboard and […]
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School students collect gadgets to help rural girls study online
© Provided by Hindustan Times Prernaforyouand.us members with a former Carmel Convent teacher who motivated them to help rural girls. (HT Photo) In a heartwarming gesture five city students from classes 11 and 12 in a private school have started a project, Prernaforyouand.us, to collect and donate mobile phones, tablets and […]
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8 Back to school tech gadgets you need – WISH-TV | Indianapolis News | Indiana Weather
The student in your life will be back to school soon if they aren’t already. Here’s a lists of eight great gadgets from Steve Greenberg, Gadget Nation author, to help them make the most of this school year whether they’re studying at school or at home. The Soluna Light Alarm […]
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Virtual school is causing laptop shortages across the U.S.
American students are facing a shortage of laptops, particularly low-cost Chromebooks popular in K-8 schools, at the same time that many districts are choosing full-remote or hybrid reopening models. Why it matters: No device = no education. Supply and demand: U.S. laptop sales began surging in March, as the pandemic […]
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Report assesses Amherst school division’s buildings, suggested needs to tackle in upcoming budgets | Latest Headlines
Five to 10 years: Address some rust on steel lintels, replace exterior windows, replace/repair exterior doors and make bathrooms ADA accessible. Central Elementary School Zero to five years: Perform some brick repointing and cleaning needed, replace sealants, repair gutter and downspouts. Five to 10 years: Replace exterior windows, repair/replace exterior […]
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Award-Winning Tech and Gadgets to Kick Off the School Year
A new school year often means loading up on the latest and greatest tech products. However, considering the new reality of remote or in-person classes and study sessions, as well as the convoluted market (new products are dropping almost on a weekly basis), we figured you might need some help. […]
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As the School Year Approaches, Education May Become the Pandemic’s Latest Casualty
Children tumble off a yellow school bus, where every other seat is marked with caution tape. Wearing whimsical masks—one has whiskers, another rhinestones—they wait to get their temperatures checked before filing into the one-story school building. Inside Wesley Elementary in Middletown, Conn., plastic shields rise from desks, and cartoon posters […]
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Software keeps kids on school buses safe from sickness
The company’s software can track students, drivers and the hygiene maintenance of buses. (Screenshots courtesy of Synovia Solutions) Synovia Solutions has been in the business of making students safer on the school bus for almost two decades. So it’s no surprise the Indianapolis-based maker of bus- and student-tracking hardware and […]