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Court rules ADA protected school nurses' advocacy for students with disabilities
The two Kentucky school employees clashed with school officials and parents over treatment for two students with diabetes.
By Lisa Burden • Sept. 22, 2020 -
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Q&ALessons In Leadership: How a first-year principal navigated pandemic disruption
As a Feb. 1 transition to hybrid learning approaches, Principal David Brown is continuing to implement and improve supports for students, families and staff.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 22, 2020 -
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Ed Tech
Virtually overnight, the coronavirus pandemic forced a transformation of schools' approach to ed tech. We're keeping this page up to date with the latest ed tech trends and developments.
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Ed experts fear rise in dropouts as remote learning continues
Loss of peer, teacher and other school connections combined with lack of tech access and unstable family situations could worsen graduation rates.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 21, 2020 -
Report: Teacher pay still lags peers in other professions by 19.2%
Despite a year-over-year improvement of 2.8%, teachers still made less in 2019 — and COVID-19 is further damaging the profession's appeal.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 18, 2020 -
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Survey: 1 in 3 teachers considering exit, early retirement due to coronavirus
New teacher and parent surveys on attitudes toward reopenings come as the CDC issues an updated resource for weighing these decisions.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 17, 2020 -
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Deep Dive
How the pandemic is shifting school comms strategies for English learners
Amid the pandemic transition to virtual models, districts have evolved their approaches to ensure ELL students and families remain engaged and informed.
By Katie Navarra • Sept. 17, 2020 -
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. (2020). "Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2" [Micrograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
OpinionFrom vampires to viruses: Helping students understand exponential growth
University of Oxford Professor Marcus Du Sautoy offers easy to digest ways to explain exponential growth and the math behind viral spread.
By Marcus du Sautoy • Sept. 16, 2020 -
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Q&ACurricular Counsel: Memphis academic chief talks turnaround plans, COVID-19 lessons learned
Antonio Burt's reputation for school improvement will be put to its latest test when state-run schools return to district control in 2024.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 16, 2020 -
Educators find strategies fostering SEL, play for youngest students as coronavirus continues
As some schools physically reopen this fall, educators are finding ways to adapt traditional in-person activities even with social distancing in place.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 16, 2020 -
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Districts struggle to find balance in online instruction
As districts implement live instruction expectations for fall, some parents say it's too much time in front of a computer.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 16, 2020 -
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GAO report: Unclear federal K-12 coronavirus guidance concerning
The report follows a Center on Reinventing Public Education analysis that found 23 states and D.C. failed to give schools health guidance for reopening.
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Opinion
It's time to rethink how schools use data to implement social and emotional learning
A director at the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning shares how data is informing best practices in three partner districts.
By Ally Skoog-Hoffman • Sept. 15, 2020 -
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Districts embrace in-person learning pods for marginalized students
After overcoming obstacles and intense planning, some districts adapted the model to expand opportunities in schools, churches and YMCAs this fall.
By Naaz Modan • Sept. 15, 2020 -
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Clear parent communication, support essential for remote learning success
Building strong parent-teacher rapport is more crucial than ever as parents remain wary of a lack of clarity during initial school shutdowns in spring.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 14, 2020 -
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Most voters see digital divide as problem, want federal funds to expand access
Lack of home internet was a nuisance prior to COVID-19, but a new poll shows distance learning has increased urgency to connect all students.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 11, 2020 -
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Report: Most educators aren't equipped for student-centered learning
Researchers say the pandemic-induced shift to virtual learning is a "perfect" catalyst for personalized learning, but more PD is needed for success.
By Naaz Modan • Sept. 11, 2020 -
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OpinionUSDA makes right move to mitigate food insecurity with lunch program extension
Free school meals are a critical lifeline for low-income children and build a healthier nation long-term, the president of nonprofit National Grange writes.
By Betsy Huber • Sept. 10, 2020 -
Hartford, Miami cyberattacks highlight need for vigilance as districts reopen
K-12 is a prime target for hackers due to limited security resources and vast amounts of data, and the pandemic hasn't slowed them down.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 10, 2020 -
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Deep Dive
Presentation and choice fuel accessibility — in-person or remote
Being mindful of resource design also contributes to inclusive spaces that promote the success of all students.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 09, 2020 -
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Helping middle-schoolers build self-regulation skills remotely
The middle grades are a key time for core social-emotional development, and there are a variety of strategies to continue that progress virtually.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 09, 2020 -
Outdoor learning is safer, but how are schools doing it?
Approaches to taking classes outside to prevent the spread of COVID-19 vary depending on a variety of factors, including location and resources.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 09, 2020 -
Tech-based contact tracing could put schools in murky privacy territory
A whitepaper from Surveillance Technology Oversight Project suggests manual contact tracing methods are just as effective, without eroding student privacy.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 09, 2020 -
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Student engagement remains a challenge in distance learning
With collaboration and enhanced professional development, educators can liven up online lessons for meaningful, supportive learning.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 09, 2020 -
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Districts' approaches to accommodating high-risk educators a mixed bag
Support staff in some districts want the same options as teachers. And shortages could grow if educators choose to retire early over lack of options.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 08, 2020 -
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Ed Dept decision on trans student-athletes could have broader implications
The unusual formal guidance is counter to a recent Supreme Court decision on LGBTQ discrimination in the workplace, and one legal expert said the department is sending "a very strong message to schools."
By Naaz Modan • Sept. 08, 2020
