Ep 136: Demographic gaps in early college courses; A twist on the widening technology gap in education

Summary: This week, Ryan shares an article that talks about demographic gaps in participation in early college programs such as Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and Dual Enrollment. Sarah shares an article that talks about how technology has lost its early childhood association with “fun” and is less compelling due to the demands of remote learning. Tune in! <br><br> <br><br>Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed. <br><br>Articles: <br><br><a href="https://www.future-ed.org/closing-troubling-racial-gaps-in-advanced-courses/" rel="noopener">https://www.future-ed.org/closing-troubling-racial-gaps-in-advanced-courses/</a> <br><br><a href="https://www.theregister.com/2021/09/15/edtech_divide_debate_for2_wednesday/" rel="noopener">https://www.theregister.com/2021/09/15/edtech_divide_debate_for2_wednesday/</a> <br><br> <br><br>Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye) <br>Producer: Ross Ulysse