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  Texas has one of the largest and most diverse groups of students in the country. Educators in this state teach nearly 5,416,400 students in

  In 2021, the online Master of Education in Digital Learning and Leading (DLL) program at Lamar University will have a new look and new

  Recent events have heightened awareness of the acute need to advance racial equity in our society. The police killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor

  Although integrating digital learning technologies into modern teaching has been at the forefront of educational initiatives for decades, the COVID-19 pandemic forced this integration

  Summer break from school is as American as apple pie. But educators, parents and social scientists continue to debate: Is it really necessary? Or

  Digital technologies affect almost every area of modern life and business. The purpose of public education is to ensure every child develops the knowledge

  When the coronavirus pandemic forced schools to make an abrupt shift to remote education and e-learning, educational technologies began to play an essential role

  After 16 years as a classroom teacher, Isabel Becerra needed a change. “I felt stuck,” she said. “I wanted to be able to do

  Every day, school administrators and educators find themselves in challenging situations that require immediate and smart decisions. While all part of an educator’s profession,

  Working professionals interested in pursuing an advanced degree in educational administration can continue to work full time and balance that commitment with their studies

  Making the move from teaching to administration can take many different paths. Some teachers plan to become principals right from the start, and they

In the academic year 2015-16, 786,000 master’s degrees were conferred in the United States by postsecondary institutions, and 19 percent of these were in the

  Many teachers not born in the digital age are skeptical about expanding the use of technology in the classroom. They are concerned about the

  Former teacher and principal Roland S. Barth describes school culture as “a complex pattern of norms, attitudes, beliefs, behaviors, values, ceremonies, traditions, and myths that are

  Being computer literate and understanding how computers actually function are two different things. Many students take basic computer courses to learn how to use

  The use of game design and mechanics to enhance education is called gamification. Teachers want to engage their students in learning, so they look

An educator who wants to increase his or her knowledge of digital classrooms can benefit from earning a master’s degree in educational technology leadership. The

Modern technology has changed the way most people do their jobs, and teachers are no exception. Technology in the classroom has changed the environment for

Many students, however, come to school from more difficult circumstances. They may live in poverty and come hungry. They may stay up late caring for