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  Student voice changed a high-schooler's life. It now drives his leadership as a superintendent

  Gregory Hutchings said his Virginia district is raising student voice, rethinking assessment, auditing policies and more to boost equity for students of color.

  K-12

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  Noodle snaps up HotChalk assets, growing marketing capacity

  The decision helps the OPM expand its internal services as consolidation across the sector continues.

  Higher Ed

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  Report: 67% of schools lack recommended connectivity speed

  But the median bandwidth per student grew by 37.6% last year, and the cost of providing it dropped by 18%, according to Connected Nation.

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  Biden has proposed Title I for colleges. Here's what that could look like.

  A lesser-known pitch from his administration would send federal money to colleges that serve many low-income students.

  Higher Ed

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  Amid school reopenings, COVID-19 liability protection a mounting concern

  Insurance companies are extending coverage to include COVID-19, but the price tag can be considerable.

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  Tracking how the coronavirus is impacting colleges

  Study connects coronavirus outbreaks to students' visits to bars. U of South Florida reverses decision to nix all undergraduate education programs.

  UPDATED: Nov. 23, 2020 at 4:23 p.m.

  Higher Ed

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  Deep Dive

  4 ways COVID-19 could alter long-term curricular approaches

  From the times and places learning occurs to what schools look like, pandemic shifts to education are unlikely to revert, experts say.

  K-12

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  Colleges' return to online classes complicates student housing

  Some schools updated their housing contracts this academic year to avoid having to refund students if dorms close again.

  Higher Ed

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  Study: School violence boosts transfers among higher-income students

  Student turnover is a cause for concern among administrators, and mobility is linked with lower student performance, research shows.

  K-12

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  Will Biden be able to double the Pell Grant?

  The president-elect wants to invest heavily in the program created to expand college access, but the recession could make that tough.

  Higher Ed

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  How to use a workshop model for full lessons, not just individual skills

  The learning approach shares many characteristics with project-based learning and gives more hands-on experiences to students, educators say.

  K-12

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  Northeast governors urge coronavirus testing at colleges before break

  Public health experts advise testing students before they leave as a way to stem the virus's spread, but not all colleges are requiring it.

  Higher Ed

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  Can SpaceX satellite tech bridge the homework gap?

  Looking to solve an ongoing remote hurdle experienced by many schools, a Texas district is piloting the company's Starlink tech to provide high-speed home internet to rural students and teachers.

  K-12

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  PASSHE presidents exit as system gears up for overhaul

  The network of struggling Pennsylvania institutions plans to combine six universities into two entities, likely with one leadership team and faculty each.

  Higher Ed

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  Librarians become go-to resource during school closures

  While their roles were evolving even before pandemic, librarians have become a key source of support in navigating learning platforms and finding resources.

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  What's ahead for for-profits and OPMs under Biden?

  Competition from public colleges and more regulations are expected.

  Higher Ed

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  What does Biden have planned for K-12?

  The national policy director for the president-elect's campaign recently outlined Biden's thoughts on reopening, PPE funding, school police and more.

  K-12

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  President Speaks: College leaders share messages for uncertain times

  The latest posts from our regular opinion series by college presidents discuss how the higher ed sector can weather the pandemic.

  UPDATED: Nov. 13, 2020 at 10:10 a.m.

  Higher Ed

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  Q&A

  Lessons In Leadership: How a Washington district's 'promise' to students guides decision-making

  Superintendent Susan Enfield says a mission statement isn't enough — equity and success depend on knowing every student's name, strengths and needs.

  K-12

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  Roundup: Education and the election

  As results roll in, we're gathering our coverage of how the election is expected to impact K-12 and higher education.

  UPDATED: Nov. 20, 2020 at 6:36 p.m.

  Higher Ed

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  Deep Dive

  3 ways K-12 schools can evolve post-pandemic

  With COVID-19 creating a scenario where "things a year ago that seemed impossible are not," educators and advocates see a system ripe for change.

  K-12

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  Pandemic hasn't knocked college esports off its game

  The booming industry of competitive online gaming that schools entered only a few years ago is still going strong in the shift online.

  UPDATED: Nov. 16, 2020 at 4:20 p.m.

  Higher Ed

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  Column

  Fast Forward: States' accountability changes may impact school designations, improvement timelines

  Many states are hesitating on high-stakes accountability for 2020-21, and its return may look vastly different than initially configured under ESSA. 

  K-12

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  Opinion

  President Speaks: How Southern New Hampshire is getting tuition to $10K per year

  Paul LeBlanc gives an update on the university's progress toward a goal of offering students a lower price point and a wider range of modalities.

  Higher Ed

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  Deep Dive

  School communities largely embrace masks despite lawsuits

  Among lawsuit claims are that students asked to attend virtual learning for not following mask rules are subjected to a "separate and unequal" education.

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