Month: December 2023

This article was written by Jackie Keenan on October 20, 2023 and was published by the Educating All Learners Alliance     The EALA team arrived at O’Hare Airport on October 18, 2023. This marked the beginning of an educational adventure that would leave a lasting impact on all involved. As we set foot in…

This article was written by Benji Andrews on December 15, 2023 and published by Benetech.   Benetech’s Benji Andrews, Ron Ellis, Pruthvi Patel, Amreen Poonawala, and Matthew Yip deep dive into Benetech’s inaugural Kaggle competition that explores the intersection of AI and education through innovative graph transcription solutions. The Opportunity  When it comes to converting image-based learning materials…

This article was written by Kevin Mahnken on December 12, 2023, and published by The 74.    Schools had one foot in the shutdown era, still struggling to restore a sense of normalcy that disappeared in 2020. A steep rise in behavioral and disciplinary issues, which many teachers hoped would be only the temporary product…

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Educating All Learners Alliance (EALA) awards two new projects $110,000 in participatory grant funding. Following the second annual Community of Action convening in Scottsdale, Arizona, 15 organizations united in a shared commitment to drive positive change in the special education space. Organizations designed and built projects in 36 hours and were awarded funding based…

This article was written by Forbes Non Profit Council on December 8, 2023 and published by Forbes.    GETTY   For businesses operating in today’s increasingly digital world, knowing how to navigate online platforms has become crucial for achieving business goals. While nonprofits are constrained by limited budgets and resources, taking steps to build a…

This article was written by JoLynne Lyon on December 04, 2023 and published by Utah State University.    A project from the Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice at Utah State University aims to ease a shortage of certified Braille transcribers in three states, including Utah. The K-12 Braille Transcriber Project was developed by…

This article was written by News Staff on December 5, 2023 and published by Government Technology. Shutterstock When it comes to establishing best practices for research and development of emerging technologies in K-12 classrooms, the “I’s” have it, as spelled out by a working group of venture capitalists, policymakers and educators. Inclusivity, innovation, infrastructure and…

This article was written by Jackie Keenan on  September 27, 2023 and published by the Educating All Learners Alliance.     Beginning in 2022, EALA has granted an annual unrestricted competitive sub-grant and year-long mentorship to support leaders of color, or allies of the equity in education movement, who are actively working to support students…

This article was written by Justine Pineau on December 1, 2023 and published by The Queen’s Gazette of Queen’s University. On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), the Queen’s Gazette is highlighting the work of Queen’s researchers who are deepening the understanding of disability issues and mobilizing support for upholding the dignity, rights, and well-being…

This Press Release from The Department of Education was published on November 28, 2023.  The U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (the Departments) today announced the release of an updated joint-policy statement on supporting the inclusion of children with disabilities in early childhood programs. The HHS-ED Policy Statement on…