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Radic, Ivan. (2020). "Kind sitzt am Computer. Fernunterricht während der Coronavirus Pandemie" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Report: Up to 4 months of 'COVID slide' learning loss expected in K-5
Research released by Illuminate Education suggests a "multi-tiered system of supports" will be key to closing learning gaps as school resumes.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 31, 2020 -
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Study: Only 8 states had distance learning plan at start of pandemic
Despite school closures in 2009 over swine flu, many districts didn’t prepare for an event that would shutter schools for months, research shows.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 28, 2020 -
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TrendlineLearning Loss
Our latest K-12 Dive Trendline takes a closer look at how educators are addressing learning loss, as well as achievement trends and developments.
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USDA waiver impasse may hamper school meal distribution
The National School Lunch and Breakfast programs are still available, but not every child is eligible, and the pandemic complicates distribution and payments.
By Naaz Modan • Updated Aug. 31, 2020 -
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ColumnFast Forward: Will COVID-19 trigger shift from standardized assessments?
The role of standardized and high-stakes exams in K-12 is being debated nationwide amid renewed focus on equity and access in light of the pandemic.
By Naaz Modan • Aug. 27, 2020 -
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Districts, teachers seize Black Lives Matter moment for curriculum inclusivity
The reinvigorated movement sparked a wave of interest from educators nationwide who want to know what they can do to help implement change.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 26, 2020 -
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How to engage youngest learners in remote learning
One educator suggests calming students with familiar objects and routines, in addition to creating scenarios for them to interact with one another.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 26, 2020 -
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Learning Policy Institute reopening framework emphasizes reinvented approach to K-12 education
“The pandemic has disrupted learning for an entire generation of students, from preschool through college,” said Linda Darling-Hammond, co-author of the framework. “We cannot return to business as usual.”
By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 26, 2020 -
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PDK Poll: Teacher recruitment, pre-K among parents' top policy priorities
Six in 10 respondents in the annual poll of U.S. adults called public education "extremely" or "very" important in their 2020 election decisions.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 26, 2020 -
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Take it outside: Advocating for outdoor classrooms to address COVID-19 and the myopia epidemic
An optometrist writes that one in three students now suffers from myopia, setting the stage for a public health crisis with further vision problems.
By Dr. Gary Gerber • Aug. 26, 2020 -
Summer Reading: COVID-related exits, potential layoffs complicate K-12 jobs landscape
Risk of coronavirus exposure and shifting budgets are poised to worsen shortages and make hiring more difficult.
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Sponsored by ExQ®The agile mind of a flexible learner
Learn how to cultivate strong mental flexibility, build resilience and shape your students’ sense of independence in and out of the classroom.
By Sucheta Kamath, Founder & CEO, ExQ® • Aug. 25, 2020 -
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Deep DiveSchool districts plan COVID-19 trauma support, even as classes resume online
Districts nationwide have launched supports like mental health hotlines and telehealth services accessible via school-issued devices.
By Natalie Gross • Aug. 24, 2020 -
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Survey: Two-thirds of teachers report feeling more appreciated by public during pandemic
A quarter, however, do not feel they were compensated fairly for their work in the spring and conditions could lead to exits from the profession.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 24, 2020 -
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Ed Dept CARES decision could alter how school districts allocate funds
The department said it will back down on its interim final rule, but that it would still "aggressively" monitor whether districts aid private schools.
By Naaz Modan • Updated Sept. 28, 2020 -
Radic, Ivan. (2020). "Kind sitzt am Computer. Fernunterricht während der Coronavirus Pandemie" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
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 -
Flint settlement provides at least $9M in support for students affected by lead
Estimates have suggested as many as 12,000 children were impacted by high levels of lead in the Michigan city's water.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 21, 2020 -
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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 -
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Analysis: 'Surprising dearth' of homeless student recognition in reopening plans
A study of 106 plans by the Center on Reinventing Public Education found only 11 specifically mentioned supports for students facing housing insecurity.
By Naaz Modan • Aug. 20, 2020 -
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Opinion3 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 -
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Q&ACurricular 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 -
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Study: Writing processes differ between proficient, lower-performing middle-schoolers
The research compared four process measures of student writers: fluency, local editing, macro-editing and interstitial pausing.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 19, 2020 -
5 financial issues schools will face due to the coronavirus-induced recession
If the economic downturn is like the Great Recession, administrators will be challenged by smaller budgets, layoff decisions and more in coming years.
By Naaz Modan • Aug. 19, 2020 -
Improving online learning through reflective practice
Reflective practice can identify the pros and cons of digital tools used this spring to encourage adoption of more flexible technology, experts say.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 18, 2020 -
Opinion
Data clarity in K-12 education more important than ever
A Philadelphia administrator and a philanthropic program director write that instability caused by COVID-19 raises new questions about what's most important to measure and how to communicate results.
By Elliot Weinbaum and Joy Lesnick • Aug. 18, 2020 -
Summer Reading: Coronavirus weaves uncertainty in pre-K
Early childhood programs are particularly hard-hit by the coronavirus pandemic, from the immediacy of school closures to future state funding.
Aug. 18, 2020
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