At the White House: Mapping Innovations to ‘Bridge the Word Gap’
Early childhood leaders are testing whether one can harness the power of technology to raise the level of engagement for all children.
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1980’s Planning in 2014: A State-by-State Look at Ed Tech Planning
Ed Week’s look back to 1989 could just as easily be a look back on 2012.
A Snapshot of Kids’ Language and Literacy Apps (Part 2)
New America and the Joan Ganz Cooney Center are analyzing the marketplace of apps that say they help children learn to read and communicate.
More than Ebook vs. Print: The Concept of ‘Media Mentors’
Print books or ebooks: Which are better for helping children learn to read?
iPads, Books, and Cardboard Boxes: ‘Comienza en Casa’ in Maine
Can one the experience of one Maine family offer lessons on literacy to the rest of the country?
A Snapshot of Kids’ Language & Literacy Apps (Part 1)
A sneak peek at early findings from our analysis of the marketplace for literacy apps. From Seeding Reading by the Joan Ganz Cooney Center.
The Revenge of the Textbook: Why Ed Tech Enthusiasts Need to Understand Textbook Adoption Policy
Even as digital tools threaten to render textbooks obsolete, our textbook policies may yet haunt the quality of instructional materials.
What New Technologies Could Mean for Home Visiting and Early Literacy
You may be wondering: What is the link between home visiting and children learning to read?
Teachers, Ed Tech and A Reality Check: Notes From This Week’s Capitol Hill Forum
The event, "Seizing Opportunity in the Digital Age," put a spotlight on the difficulties of incorporating ed tech into classrooms.
Using Digital Recording Devices to Encourage Talk with Children
Recent efforts to reduce the “word gap” between affluent and low-income families have garnered headlines and big bucks.
E-rate Reform: Making the Conversation (Wi-Fi) Accessible
Why shouldn’t public schools have Wi-Fi too?
Parent Voices: Doubts, then Excitement on Texts to Promote Literacy
How families got on board with Ounce of Prevention to promote their kids' literacy.
Q-and-A with Alexis Lauricella on Parenting Texts and Early Literacy
An interview with Northwestern University's Alexis Lauricella to learn about an initiative that texted parents to help build kids' literacy.
Teacher Input in the Quest for Personalized Learning
personalized learning is the object of much hope for those who see technology’s potential for improving education.
Could Text Messages to Parents Help Close the ‘Word Gap’?
Parent University uses texts to remind parents to interact with their young children to boost their language development.