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Making the Book Truly Accessible for All Students

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Schools are back in session, and with them millions of American children who struggle daily to learn using traditional printed books. This includes accessible educational materials, such as e-books that can be used with computers, or mobile devices that display enlarged text or read the book aloud while also highlighting text.

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How You Can Help The People of Ukraine Right Now

Qgiv

American University in Bulgaria created a fund to support students affected by the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Kidsave is keeping children and families together in Ukraine, providing shelter, resources, and food. Save the Children. Voices of Children. American University in Bulgaria. The Red Cross.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Education

Kindful

The educational goals for the funders in this list include increasing postsecondary and higher learning opportunities, advancing innovation inside the classroom, engaging more students in the arts, and enhancing early childhood development, just to name a few. Global Fund For Children. Global Fund For Children.

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Is the Higher Education Pipeline Shrinking or Just Taking a Nap?

sgEngage

People have been choosing to have fewer children, and that decline has significant implications for educational institutions worldwide. The ongoing conversation about student debt and the value of a college credential exacerbates the issue for higher education institutions. How is the perceived value of a college degree changing?

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Power of Storytelling | Harmony for Change: The Global Impact of Playing For Change

Pamela Grow

Playing For Change leverages this by directly impacting over 50,000 students through on-site teachers. Armed with a mobile recording studio and cameras, they embarked on a journey across America, resulting in the award-winning documentary, “A Cinematic Discovery of Street Music.”

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3 Nonprofits Doing Cool Things With Tech

TechImpact

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees shared the idea of connecting aid workers with students to share experiences. Students at the Center were able to participate in a Computer Technology after-school program, which taught the children how to build computers, using the donated, refurbished hardware.

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How the Bridge School Uses Tech to Educate Students Who Have Impairments

Tech Soup

The nonprofit helps children with severe physical impairments and complex communication needs. Casella, who has worked in special education for 50 years, discussed the different kinds of technology the Bridge School uses with its students. With advanced technology, the students are empowered with mobility, education, and communication.

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