'More access - but at what cost?' In conversation with Dr. Jim Frankel
- Nate Holder
- Jun 10, 2024
- 1 min read
I had the pleasure of having a great chat with Dr. Jim Frankel, the Founder and Director of MusicFirst - a company dedicated to providing world class software, resources, and content to music teachers and students around the world. While we focused on technology in music education, the conversation touched on many aspects of education, from access to race, to pedagogy and visions for the future. Yes, there is a digital divide and we want more young people to have more access - but at what cost?
I hope you gain as much from listening to this as I did being a part of this difficult but important conversation.
Having the Hanuman Badabanala Stotram Kannada PDF has made it so much easier to chant regularly. I no longer have to search online every time; the PDF keeps everything in one place and saves a lot of time.
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The PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana has been a great relief for farmers. Under this scheme, eligible farmers receive financial assistance of ₹6,000 annually in three equal installments. The money directly helps them in purchasing seeds, fertilizers, and equipment. The biggest highlight of the scheme is transparency – since funds are directly transferred to the beneficiary’s bank account, there is no scope for middlemen. The PM Kisan Samman Nidhi is definitely a significant step in ensuring farmers’ financial stability and empowerment.
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Such an honest and thought-provoking conversation it's refreshing to hear someone speak so openly about the challenges and hopes in music education. The digital divide is real, and it’s critical to find ways to expand access without compromising quality. For schools and organizations trying to stay efficient while adapting to tech changes, managed document services can really help simplify daily operations and keep things running smoothly. Conversations like this remind us how much thoughtful innovation still needs to happen in education