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Shrinking budgets complicate challenges amid influx of new ed tech
The mass adoption of distance learning technology, coupled with the pandemic's budgetary consequences, necessitates prioritization.
By Roger Riddell • July 06, 2020 -
'Notable' June job gains don't include public education employment
An increase of 70,000 local public education jobs was partially offset by 25,000 job losses in state government education. Private ed gained 93,000 jobs.
By Naaz Modan • July 06, 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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History texts under scrutiny amid growing bias awareness
Critics argue uncomfortable details are often overlooked to fit history into linear narratives and state standards created by legislators introduce political bias.
By Shawna De La Rosa • July 02, 2020 -
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Report identifies 7 strategies for impactful assessments
The paper from the Center on Reinventing Public Education shows ill-designed assessments with no clear purpose can do more damage than good.
By Naaz Modan • July 02, 2020 -
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How educators, librarians are connecting students with books to prevent COVID-19 summer literacy slide
Students who continue reading over summer can gain a year or two over peers who don’t, and physical books let them take reading outside, experts say.
By Shawna De La Rosa • July 01, 2020 -
To find the best starting point when teaching formal communication, think informally
Using concepts students know from their lives can result in learning that feels more relevant and approachable, writes a high school educator.
By Lauren Barack • July 01, 2020 -
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Will climbing coronavirus cases derail school reopenings?
In a Senate committee hearing, lawmakers and health experts said while reopening schools is important, increasing COVID cases are cause for concern.
By Naaz Modan • July 01, 2020 -
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Despite Espinoza decision's 'seismic shock' to public schools, context may vary by state
Tuesday’s Supreme Court ruling allows states to enact choice programs that include religious options, but it may not fully clear the path for them due to the specifics of state constitutions.
By Linda Jacobson • June 30, 2020 -
Scaling back on standardized assessments makes way for creative instruction
Coronavirus closures demand creativity in subjects like science, tasking students with using household items to complete projects and experiments.
By Shawna De La Rosa • June 30, 2020 -
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Supreme Court: Public money can be used for religious education
Writing for the majority in Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue, Chief Justice John Roberts said no "historic and substantial" tradition supports disqualifying religious schools from government aid.
By Linda Jacobson • June 30, 2020 -
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How will administrators incorporate lessons learned from summer protests?
Principals and superintendents are reconsidering the messages students are hearing from their schools, and the lens through which they learn.
By Natalie Gross • June 30, 2020 -
The Deep South was left particularly disadvantaged by coronavirus closures
Statistics show schools in the region have some of the nation's lowest levels of resources, and few families have good jobs, home Wi-Fi or medical insurance.
By Shawna De La Rosa • June 30, 2020 -
Study: Uneven quality found in pre-K sites across NYC
The findings, the authors suggest, have implications for how officials handle reopening this fall.
By Linda Jacobson • June 29, 2020 -
States move toward waiving standardized tests for 2020-21
Some state and local superintendents and legislators are expressing a need for testing waivers — a potentially long-term change for high-stakes assessments.
By Naaz Modan • June 29, 2020 -
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Where does school cybersecurity stand in a year disrupted by coronavirus?
Despite a shift in the types of incidents reported, experts suggest devices could be compromised and "waiting" to be reconnected to school networks in fall.
By Roger Riddell • June 26, 2020 -
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Chicago to connect 100K students to internet in $50M effort
The city is working with Comcast, RCN and advocacy groups such as Kids First Chicago, using federal coronavirus funds and philanthropic donations.
By Shawna De La Rosa • June 26, 2020 -
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Ed Dept's final rule on CARES funding partially backtracks earlier guidance
In a final rule effective immediately, districts must choose between funding only low-income students or all schools, public or private, with CARES aid.
By Naaz Modan • June 25, 2020 -
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3 superintendents share remote learning, back-to-school prep strategies
Three superintendents discuss the role of technology in supporting students' — and staff members' — mental well-being during at-home learning.
By Susan Enfield, Tom Leonard and Michael Muñoz • June 25, 2020 -
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Chamber of Commerce report breaks down education, other opportunity gaps by the numbers
The compilation of research seeks to promote "targeted, data-driven, and sustainable solutions" to expand equal opportunity through policy and the private sector.
By Roger Riddell • June 25, 2020 -
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School districts, boards respond to calls for change amid civil rights protests
Renaming school buildings bearing confederate names and recognizing Juneteenth as a school holiday are among responses. But many say there is more work to be done.
By Naaz Modan • June 25, 2020 -
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Improving LGBTQ representation in curriculum reduces stigma, bullying
Nearly 75% of LGBTQ students surveyed say they’ve experienced bias-based bullying, but inclusivity in books and discussions can help them feel reflected in class, experts say.
By Lauren Barack • June 24, 2020 -
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There's more to geography than just 50 states and their capitals
Educators and social studies experts are committing to keep geography from vanishing from curriculum.
By Kathryn Baron • June 24, 2020 -
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Educators prepare to apply lessons learned in spring, summer to next school year
With expectations for the new school year ranging from in-person or live e-learning sessions to hybrid models, educators are weighing best practices identified thus far.
By Shawna De La Rosa • June 24, 2020 -
College savings plans see pandemic-related declines
States’ efforts to “kickstart” families’ college accounts could also be affected by the recession, experts say.
By Linda Jacobson • June 24, 2020 -
Report: California schools see drop in suspensions for minor offenses
Rates have declined most for Black students, but Black and Native American students with disabilities still lose the most days of instruction, according to a Civil Rights Project analysis.
By Linda Jacobson • June 23, 2020
