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School makerspaces could help alleviate protective equipment shortages amid pandemic
Schools and districts equipped with 3D printers and other tools may be able to help produce equipment like face shields if administrators and staff can still access them.
By Shawna De La Rosa • April 03, 2020 -
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Would IDEA waivers benefit districts during school closures?
Some argue the term "waiver" is misplaced and that flexibility around timelines and budgets would allow districts to continue educating all students without fear of legal repercussions.
By Naaz Modan • April 03, 2020 -
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New York school districts must continue online learning through spring breaks
While educators are being asked to forego the break to facilitate remote learning amid coronavirus closures, New York City teachers will still get April 9-12 to observe religious holidays.
By Shawna De La Rosa • April 03, 2020 -
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Hiring teachers remotely? Recruiters share 5 lessons from virtual job fairs
Even when restrictions on group gatherings are lifted, more districts will likely incorporate tech and video into the hiring process.
By Linda Jacobson • April 02, 2020 -
Survey: Teachers support school closures, worry about students falling behind
With predictions that closures could continue or return in fall, teacher feedback will provide districts direction on improving virtual learning support over time, experts say.
By Linda Jacobson • April 02, 2020 -
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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.
By Lauren Barack • April 01, 2020 -
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.
By Shawna De La Rosa • April 01, 2020 -
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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.
By Linda Jacobson • April 01, 2020 -
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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.
By Shawna De La Rosa • April 01, 2020 -
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Deep DiveReady for what? Postsecondary data on school report cards remains mixed bag
The Every Student Succeeds Act expects states to report college enrollment data when available. Which ones provide the most information on graduates?
By Linda Jacobson • April 01, 2020 -
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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.
By Shawna De La Rosa • March 31, 2020 -
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.
By Naaz Modan • March 31, 2020 -
Coronavirus closures present districts opportunities to rethink schedules
The learning loss likely to result from widespread extended school closures may necessitate a rethinking of the daily schedule when classes resume.
By Shawna De La Rosa • March 30, 2020 -
Educators continue SEL support during coronavirus closures
Communicating online or via phone can help calm fears and boost learning while students are out of school for weeks or even months, educators say.
By Shawna De La Rosa • March 30, 2020 -
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OpinionProject-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.
By Robert S. Harvey • March 30, 2020 -
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FBI: Online learning raises risks of sexual exploitation
As coronavirus forces a widespread embrace of virtual learning, the agency is urging parents and educators to teach students about risks and the signs.
By Shawna De La Rosa • March 27, 2020 -
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.
By Naaz Modan • March 27, 2020 -
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Sponsored by ExQ®Teaching SEL: Powering up students with social & emotional know-how
What do Social and Emotional Learning and Executive Function have in common?
By Sucheta Kamath, Founder & CEO, ExQ® • March 27, 2020 -
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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.
By Linda Jacobson • March 26, 2020 -
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Survey: College and career supports for students vary across and within schools
In a RAND Corp. survey, principals chose “staffing constraints and time” as the top two reasons students might not receive sufficient support.
By Linda Jacobson • March 26, 2020 -
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Report highlights need for new early ed public funding model as demand grows amid coronavirus crisis
A New America analysis envisions a financing system in which families pay roughly 40% of program costs for children from birth to age 5 and public funding covers about $82 billion.
By Linda Jacobson • March 26, 2020 -
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.
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Ensuring e-learning equity takes time
A New Hampshire elementary teacher advises easing into remote learning as much as possible for the sake of students and educators alike.
By Lauren Barack • March 25, 2020 -
LAUSD authorizes $100M to close digital divide amid coronavirus closures
As the pandemic forces learning online, Verizon has entered a deal to help the district provide free wireless access to students who do not have it.
By Shawna De La Rosa • March 25, 2020
