McAllen, Texas, offers free communitywide Wi-Fi to bridge digital divide

The network's deployment comes on the heels of the McAllen Independent School District resuming classes Aug. 24, with plans to conduct remote learning for at least eight weeks.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 30, 2020

States invest in datacasting to bridge the K-12 digital divide

The tech would allow students to receive instructional content in remote areas without internet and comes encrypted for data security.

By Naaz Modan • Sept. 28, 2020

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School 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.

By K-12 Dive staff

Ed leaders share best practices for reopening schools

In a Wednesday Education Department webinar, five leaders shared how their schools are working to gain public confidence and expand in-person learning.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 25, 2020

The play must go on: Moving arts ed forward during COVID-19

Schools are limited in ways to support performing arts instruction and stage events, but educators and associations have found ways to adapt opportunities in-person and online.

By Lauren Barack • Sept. 22, 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

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

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

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. 9, 2020

Distance learning isn't a panacea for educating kids

The executive director of a Midwest education research organization urges caution in embracing for-profit virtual education providers.

By Gretchen Dziadosz • Sept. 2, 2020

1:1 programs 'on steroids' bring challenges for school districts

Districts have largely used rainy day funds or money from state and federal COVID-related K-12 relief funds, but have had to cut corners in some cases.

By Natalie Gross • Sept. 1, 2020

Tennessee dedicates $3M to bridge Chattanooga students' digital divide

The Tennessee Community CARES funding will support a public-private partnership that aims to provide free high-speed internet to 28,000 students learning at home. 

By Katie Pyzyk , Kristin Musulin • Updated Sept. 30, 2020

State of American Education: Issues of equity, reopenings, budgets loom large

In a Wednesday NASSP webinar, administrators and policymakers expressed concern about educator attrition and called for more representative curriculum.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 20, 2020

Curricular Counsel: Arizona district develops 5 plans for reopening schools amid coronavirus

Buckeye Elementary School District Assistant Superintendent Mike Lee says while planning for an uncertain school year, the district also focused on building the first school named for the late Sen. John McCain.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 19, 2020

3 ways to build online class culture

A teacher at an online-only school says connecting with students through video, email and phone has empowered her to create meaningful relationships that encourage students' success. 

By Andrea Teske • Aug. 19, 2020

Research: Most ed tech PD in spring was informal, teacher-initiated

With the need for ed tech expected to grow in the next three years, experts say educators will need the right information to make effective decisions. 

By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 17, 2020

Chef's summer camp course demonstrates how virtual classes can embrace ambition

While pivoting to online learning was an often daunting challenge, planning and the right amount of guardrails can help maintain rigor in learning, experts say.

By Lauren Barack • Aug. 12, 2020

Is tutoring the answer to the COVID slide?

Research demonstrates tutoring's success in raising achievement, but expanding access to low-income students is a significant hurdle, experts say.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 11, 2020

Poll: 2 in 3 teachers want to start the school year remotely

A majority of teachers are concerned about risking their health, and a separate survey shows most parents also prefer distance learning to start the fall. 

By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 7, 2020

Navigating cyberbullying more difficult amid COVID-19, but there are options

Among steps educators can take are limiting when students' cameras are on during online lessons and embracing digital citizenship curriculum.

By Lauren Barack • Aug. 5, 2020

New guide aims to help schools navigate privacy concerns for students with disabilities

The Future of Privacy Forum and National Center for Learning Disabilities unveiled a downloadable resource for navigating privacy law minefields during distance and hybrid learning.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 5, 2020

As new school year approaches, how will districts address the 'COVID slide'?

Prolonged spring closures and uneven remote approaches require preparation for a variety of responses to address learning loss, administrators say.

By Natalie Gross • July 30, 2020

California students program robots remotely during distance learning

A pair of enterprising Compton summer school instructors used cameras and a giant world map to let students command their robots' travels between nations.

By Roger Riddell • July 29, 2020

IBM offers 1K paid internships to prepare diverse students for STEM careers

The opportunities will be available to students and graduates of the company's P-TECH program.

By Sheryl Estrada • July 28, 2020

Report: 16.9M students still lack home internet access

New data from Future Ready Schools highlights the extent to which the homework gap hinders students, calling for Congress to invest $6.8 billion.

By Roger Riddell • July 23, 2020

Summer Reading: Maintaining connectivity and cybersecurity in remote learning

As the pandemic shuttered school buildings, home internet access became both an impediment to learning and a potential security concern.

July 21, 2020