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  College enrollment data can be 'affirming' and guide improvements in K-12

  StudentTracker for High Schools has roughly 13,000 subscribers. Some school leaders are trying to make the most of the data on where their graduates go.

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  Improving academic outcomes for emergent bilingual students

  Find out how educators can help improve academic outcomes for their emergent bilinguals in 6 steps.

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  18 attorneys general urge Ed Dept to hold off on new Title IX rules amid coronavirus crisis

  State leaders are calling for federal officials to halt the regulations, saying they would further complicate college operations during the pandemic.

  UPDATED: March 30, 2020 at 4:58 p.m.

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  Teachers can help ease parents into new role as educators

  Experts say structure, consistency, positive reinforcement and tying learning to everyday skills and activities are key.

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  Tracking how the coronavirus is impacting colleges

  The University of California System is temporarily dropping its requirement applicants submit SAT scores, plus more updates and analysis.

  UPDATED: April 1, 2020 at 5:22 p.m.

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  Remote instruction presents opportunity to empower self-directed learning skills

  A former teacher and administrator encourages educators and parents now facilitating that role to allot more time for self-discovery.

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  Regulators could do more to spot colleges at risk of closing, report argues

  Warning signs such as falling enrollment and sliding student outcomes tend to precede sudden closures, explains a report by New America.

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  States ease high school graduation requirements as coronavirus closures extend

  More states are offering flexibilities around elective and even core credits to ensure seniors get their diplomas and move on to college despite closures.

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  Trump signs coronavirus stimulus package, but higher ed leaders say it shortchanges sector

  Associations and others say the $14 billion the legislation earmarks for the sector is a far cry from what's needed to buoy institutions.

  UPDATED: March 27, 2020 at 1:56 p.m.

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  Public TV stations pitch in to deliver ed content during coronavirus shutdowns

  In Los Angeles, Superintendent Austin Beutner has asked three stations to work with an instructional team to develop standards-based content that includes rigorous lesson plans.

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  What's Next: As colleges switch to pass/fail, what's the best approach?

  Most schools are making the change temporarily due to the coronavirus, but its effects will follow students beyond the current semester.

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  Teachers strategize to keep English learners engaged during COVID-19 crisis

  Shutdowns can be an especially overwhelming change for students who have recently immigrated, but educators are taking steps to ensure inclusion.

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  Coronavirus scrambles higher ed's state funding outlook

  Public colleges began budget season expecting modest increases, but the pandemic could dash those hopes.

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  Wi-Fi and hotspots 'still won't work' for rural districts lacking connectivity

  While coronavirus-related closures have renewed the push to close the connectivity gap for rural communities, those initiatives are “disconnected” from the reality on the ground, superintendents say.

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  Opinion

  President Speaks: Colleges must 'lead and not follow' through coronavirus

  This unprecedented challenge could inspire needed change, writes E. Gordon Gee, who has spent four decades as a university president.

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  Project-based learning should fit the projects: Bridging cultural relevance and pedagogy

  Educators have a responsibility to ensure students' starting point "is engagement with content that’s grounded in a personal place," writes charter school leader Robert S. Harvey.

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  Rural colleges take steps to weather coronavirus, but will it be enough?

  Observers say some institutions in remote areas could be hit hard by the transition to online instruction and the economic fallout from the crisis.

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  Ed leaders: CARES Act's $13.5B for K-12 coronavirus relief 'not enough'

  Language in the federal aid package that passed the Senate unanimously​ Wednesday night could result in districts feeling little to no net benefit, according to experts. 

  UPDATED: March 27, 2020 at 5:18 p.m.

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  Could coronavirus push more colleges to test-optional admissions?

  As the virus spreads, some institutions are abandoning the SAT and ACT as a requirement for applicants, a trend that experts predict will likely continue.

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  PreparED: First-year principal aims for some stability during 'alarming' uncertainty

  Prince George’s County Public Schools’ David Brown spends the closure holding remote coaching sessions with teachers, drawing support from other new school leaders, and reading to students via a live-streaming app. 

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  Opinion

  President Speaks: 5 tips for small-college leaders to foster community amid coronavirus

  "This situation feels different because its duration and impact are so uncertain," writes Wheaton College President Dennis Hanno.

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  Pandemic could lead to 'major upheaval' in school district budgets

  Protecting reserves and avoiding promotions are two steps leaders can take to prepare for a drop in revenue, experts say.

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  What's Next: How long will colleges have flexibility to offer online classes due to coronavirus?

  ​Relaxed federal rules have helped schools adapt instruction to stem the spread of the coronavirus, but experts advise them to be ready to show their work.

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  Bus drivers, support staff onboard to serve meals and smiles during coronavirus closings

  Districts are getting creative to retain bus drivers and support staff, and the effort is turning out to be beneficial for the workers and students.

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  3 ways community colleges can support students during the coronavirus crisis

  To meet the needs of their most vulnerable learners, these institutions should continue to offer critical services, experts say.

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  Roundup: How coronavirus is impacting K-12 schools and districts

  The outbreak is forcing tough decisions around closures, remote learning, meal assistance for students on free and reduced-price lunch and more. Follow Education Dive: K-12's ongoing coverage.

  UPDATED: April 2, 2020 at 10:44 a.m.

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