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    How NYC schools will handle positive COVID-19 cases

    Safety protocols for the nation's largest school system include only opening buildings if the city's infection rate is below 3%, contact tracing and regular teacher testing.

    By July 31, 2020
  • Funds tied to reopening 'frustrating' educators, likely to be challenged

    Amid White House threats to withhold funding if school buildings don't reopen, Senate Republicans and some states also want to tie funding to students and teachers physically in classrooms.

    By July 31, 2020
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    Learning 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. 

    By K-12 Dive staff
  • Schools shifted chronic absenteeism strategies amid closures

    While chronic absenteeism was an ongoing issue prior to COVID-19, school building closures only compounded the need to reach underserved students. 

    By Shawna De La Rosa • July 31, 2020
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    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
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    Roeder, Phil. (2020). "Special Delivery" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
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    'Safety strikes' threat raises pressure on superintendents making reopening calls

    Superintendents are concerned for teachers, but the executive director of AASA, The School Superintendents Association said there's "not much" they can do if forced to reopen schools.

    By July 29, 2020
  • New York City charter school's reopening plan built around most vulnerable students

    One thing the Brooklyn school will address is online options, which some experts say could have long-term impact on curriculum delivery.

    By Shawna De La Rosa • July 29, 2020
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    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 July 29, 2020
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    COVID-19 data adds real-world impact to curriculum, but sensitivity is a must

    A Central Utah math teacher is taking advantage of public statistics to let students process and document the pandemic from an academic view.

    By Lauren Barack • July 29, 2020
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    Summer Reading: Coronavirus shutdowns heighten SEL, trauma-informed ed needs

    When students return to schools, they'll require increased additional supports. Here is a roundup on the issues.

    July 29, 2020
  • Trump administration pares back DACA ahead of an uncertain fall

    The decision to shorten renewal timelines and reject new requests affects tens of thousands of college students.

    By Hallie Busta , July 28, 2020
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    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
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    Share your insight in our COVID-19 Preparedness Survey

    We want to hear from K-12 public school administrators about the challenges they've faced and those they expect as the new school year approaches.

    By July 28, 2020
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    Fast Forward: Is it time for project-based curriculum to replace traditional model?

    Some districts implemented a degree of project-based learning assessed through feedback during coronavirus shutdowns this spring — changes some experts say could remain after the pandemic wanes. 

    By July 28, 2020
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    Ed Dept official: Don't expect testing waivers this year

    Some states are already requesting waivers so instruction time can be spent on social-emotional support and catching up on missed curriculum.

    By Shawna De La Rosa • July 27, 2020
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    GAO report: Two-thirds of nation's schools lag on accessibility

    Schools cited a lack of outreach, funding, assistance and guidance on the Americans With Disabilities Act as barriers to compliance.

    By July 27, 2020
  • Build communication, relationships with parents now to ease concerns about fall

    Parents are expected to enter the school year with additional worries due to COVID-19, making outreach all the more important, a veteran teacher says.

    By Shawna De La Rosa • July 24, 2020
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    Flexibility needed to maintain teacher training during coronavirus

    Closures related to COVID-19 put in-person training and evaluations in limbo, but online coaching and long-distance prep could benefit hiring and retention, researchers at Brown University write. 

    By July 24, 2020
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    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 July 23, 2020
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    Report: Analyzing student relationships key to closing opportunity gaps

    When educators focus on rebuilding relationships in the fall, understanding students' social capital can help align critical supports, according to a report from the Clayton Christensen Institute.

    By July 22, 2020
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    Exploring difficult topics in curriculum requires care, planning

    Efforts to expand the focus of curriculum standards in states like Texas spur a need to consider strategies for handling polarizing topics in classrooms.

    By Lauren Barack • July 22, 2020
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    Educator: Students need social connection, clear plans in online learning

    A New York City 4th grade teacher found maintaining structure and creating outlets for students to collaborate virtually were essential to remote success.

    By Shawna De La Rosa • July 22, 2020
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    When schools reopen, extra cleaning will be essential but expensive

    Estimates from AASA and ASBO suggest the average school district will spend an additional $1.8 million on COVID-19 health and safety measures.

    By Shawna De La Rosa • July 22, 2020
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    NASBE policy update finds trends in reopening plans

    Engagement with key stakeholders, tiered approaches and priority for equity are among commonalities across states, the association reports.

    By July 22, 2020
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    Infectious disease experts identify coronavirus safety measures for reopening schools

    In National PTA webinar, one doctor said states need to see "significant reductions, a downward trend for at least a few weeks" before safe reopening can occur.

    By July 21, 2020
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    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