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One school district's strategies to reverse learning loss
In addition to its 1:1 investment in 37,000 iPads and Chromebooks, a Texas district has adopted virtual lab software for remote "hands-on" experiences and boosted its communication to families.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Dec. 2, 2020 -
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How to build relationships with students in remote learning environments
Education experts say these steps can help teachers get to know students better, in addition to breaking the ice between learners.
By Lauren Barack • Dec. 2, 2020 -
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TrendlineSchool Safety and Security
Safety and security has been a growing concern for school districts, with shootings continuing to rise amid concerns over how to best prevent and respond to them.
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Survey: Low-income families struggle more with remote ed
Data from New Jersey finds 54% of Black parents and 56% of Latinx parents saying their child will need additional support to succeed, compared to 45% of higher-income parents.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Dec. 2, 2020 -
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ISTE 2020: How ed tech coaches are supporting students, teachers in remote learning
From creating podcasts to using personality tests, school technology specialists explained how they have adapted practices during the pandemic.
By Kara Arundel • Dec. 2, 2020 -
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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.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 23, 2020 -
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Sponsored by GoToAssist5 predictions for post-pandemic K-12 IT support
In a world besieged by a pandemic, school districts must juggle distance and hybrid learning. So what’s in store for school tech support in 2021 and beyond?
By Marie Ruzzo, Marketing Director, Support Solutions at LogMeIn • Nov. 19, 2020 -
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Deep Dive4 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.
By Lauren Barack • Nov. 18, 2020 -
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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.
By Kara Arundel • Nov. 18, 2020 -
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Deep Dive3 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.
By Kara Arundel • Nov. 17, 2020 -
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Teacher mentoring still adds PD value in remote learning
Taking mentor programs virtual may be challenging, but scheduling flexibility and opportunities for otherwise impossible pairings can pay off, experts say.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 16, 2020 -
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Deep Dive'Relationships matter': Remote learning places new hurdles in fight against chronic absenteeism
Schools are employing a variety of tactics — including coaches, phone calls and dance parties at lunch — to boost attendance in virtual environments, but defining students' "presence" remains a challenge.
By Natalie Gross • Nov. 12, 2020 -
Individual conferences can help adjust curriculum to each student's needs
Pairing the meetings with assessment can help teachers uncover learning gaps and allow them to devote more time to each pupil, experts say.
By Lauren Barack • Nov. 11, 2020 -
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High school SEL requires approach geared to teens' changes
Educators can help high school students master social-emotional skills with simple activities throughout the regular curriculum.
By Lauren Barack • Nov. 4, 2020 -
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How are educators keeping young students engaged online?
Physical activity such as nature walks and creating a connection with parents and enlisting their involvement are two keys to success, educators say.
By Lauren Barack • Oct. 28, 2020 -
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Report: Distance learning amplifies need for focus on student data privacy
Research from the Center for Democracy and Technology finds almost half of teachers reporting they received no substantial privacy training.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 23, 2020 -
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How deeply will digital learning transform K-12 long term?
While pandemic shifts to remote learning set the stage for significant change, a variety of factors will determine how far and fast it goes, a new report shows.
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Flexible backup plans keep online learning going through illness, outages
Planning ahead for the unexpected provides entry points to put students and substitutes at ease in the event of unexpected disruptions.
By Lauren Barack • Oct. 21, 2020 -
3 COVID-19 education trends set to persist post-pandemic
While the coronavirus has caused hardships, some K-12 practices born from the virus have the potential to enhance outcomes and school operations.
By Kara Arundel • Oct. 19, 2020 -
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Connectivity gap persists for at least 300K California students
Research shows device supply chain backlogs and lack of home high-speed internet hinder remote learning for millions of students nationwide.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 16, 2020 -
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Project-based learning can be more engaging, but remote spaces provide challenges
One curriculum designer suggests providing office hours and collaboration rooms are among keys to remote PBL success.
By Lauren Barack • Oct. 14, 2020 -
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Hotlines fill tech, homework help gaps for teachers, parents during distance ed
One state's department of education partnered with a local nonprofit to provide these resources statewide.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 13, 2020 -
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Deep DiveEd leaders say finances, politics remain hurdles in COVID-19 response
An Ed Dive: K-12 survey finds administrators nationwide meeting essential needs, but fatigued by limited resources and inconsistent messaging.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 12, 2020 -
Social media use in distance learning raises privacy concerns
Privacy advocates suggest the practice could contribute to both equity gaps and ethical questions.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 8, 2020 -
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Million Girls Moonshot aims to bring 1M girls into school STEM programs
The effort will pull together tech companies, government organizations and other stakeholders to provide grants, access to resources and STEM mentors.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 7, 2020 -
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How IBM aims to support STEM pathways for Hispanic students
The tech giant is working with P-TECH schools and also launching a program to match 1,000 IBM employee mentors with students.
By Sheryl Estrada • Sept. 30, 2020
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