Uncertain educational environment requires shift in PD

A former National Teacher of the Year finalist who's now a professor of practice suggests a focus on trauma-informed practices, as well as team-building and collaboration.

By Shawna De La Rosa • June 22, 2020

Fear of pulling the thread of racial illiteracy

A North Carolina assistant principal writes about the role of addressing race in reimagining teaching and educational leadership.

By Michelle Gordon • June 22, 2020

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Professional Development

Personalized learning experiences aren't just a goal for the classroom anymore — they're highly sought out for PD over traditional sit-and-get seminars. And there's no shortage of topics to cover.

By K-12 Dive staff

Rapid switch to online learning created cybersecurity risks

With uncertainty around distance learning during the upcoming school year, experts say planning for cybersecurity will be difficult. 

By Shawna De La Rosa • June 19, 2020

A Supreme Court ruling keeps DACA in place for now — but what's next?

The possibility of a future challenge remains, and awareness is growing of the program's impact on tax revenues and district staffing.

By Naaz Modan • June 19, 2020

It's going to take more than one semester to fix the 'COVID slide'

A principal and an ed tech researcher outline steps for assessing students' learning loss and making curriculum adjustments this fall.

By Claudio Estrada and Mariana Aguilar • June 18, 2020

From sea to ski: Administrators get creative with 2020 graduation ceremonies

Principals and superintendents nationwide have demonstrated ingenuity in overcoming adversity presented by the coronavirus pandemic.

By Shawna De La Rosa • June 18, 2020

Amid concerns of widening equity gaps, Black educators suggest a starting point

While some students and educators are itching to reenter the classroom, superintendents report their Black students prefer to stay home in a culturally reflective and safe environment. 

By Naaz Modan • June 18, 2020

Lack of Juneteenth lessons highlights shallow depth of Black history curriculum

Renewed attention to the Black Lives Matter movement is adding focus for additional context and deeper content in Black history curriculum.

By Shawna De La Rosa • June 17, 2020

'Adulting' courses teach students life skills, from paying taxes to managing stress

Courses preparing young people to be self-sufficient are gaining steam even at the postsecondary level as administrators see a growing need among students.

By Lauren Barack • June 17, 2020

3 coronavirus challenges for curriculum directors this fall

Administrators are facing tighter budgets along with a need to establish expectations and adopt resources that fit multiple paths.

By Lauren Barack • June 17, 2020

King: US faces 'pivot point' in getting students access to internet, devices

The former education secretary's comments come as more than 500 superintendents say connectivity gaps would hinder fall distance learning.

By Linda Jacobson • June 17, 2020

PreparED: First-year principal remains focused on growth, morale in year on 'pause'

In a district focused on administrator prep, David Brown’s first year shows a strong grasp of the technical side of the position made the transition to virtual leadership smoother.

By Linda Jacobson • June 17, 2020

Fast Forward: Hybrid models could prove effective. Are they here to stay?

As educators prepare to potentially teach both in person and online in fall, blended learning could be a change that lasts beyond the coronavirus outbreak.

By Naaz Modan • June 17, 2020

Study finds racial, gender gaps in principal hiring

An analysis of data on promotions in Texas shows when black and female assistant principals did become principals, it took longer.

By Linda Jacobson • June 16, 2020

Supreme Court signals willingness to consider bathroom rights in LGBT job discrimination ruling

In a 2018 NPR Ed survey of 79 transgender and gender-nonconforming teachers, 56% reported facing harassment or discrimination at work. 

By Roger Riddell • June 15, 2020

Uncertainty persists around fall school meal distribution

Current USDA waivers are set to expire, complicating reopening as plans lean toward staggered schedules and concerns rise about a second wave of COVID.

By Shawna De La Rosa • June 15, 2020

Efforts to close digital divide top states' plans for emergency relief funds

States are also prioritizing training for teachers in deciding how to distribute a total of almost $3 billion for pandemic-related needs.

By Linda Jacobson • June 15, 2020

Report calls for increased civics focus with hands-on learning

The American Academy of Arts and Sciences includes civic projects and service learning among its recommendations for hands-on civics ed. 

By Shawna De La Rosa • June 12, 2020

Pre-to-3: New 'data playground' a destination for info on young children

The resource, researchers say, will be one tool for monitoring local effects of the pandemic on families with children under 6.

By Linda Jacobson • June 12, 2020

Survey: Pandemic caused teens to experience 'collective trauma'

Results from America's Promise Alliance show while most have been logging in to classes, many students feel far less connected to schools, adults and peers.

By Linda Jacobson • June 12, 2020

Survey: Principals often lack data on students' social-emotional, postsecondary outcomes

Middle and high school principals were also least likely to use data to make budgeting decisions at their schools, results show.

By Linda Jacobson • June 11, 2020

Alexander: 'Schools should plan for COVID to last at least a year'

A Senate education committee hearing Wednesday highlighted challenges schools face and the burden of additional costs while planning to reopen and bracing for more disruption.

By Naaz Modan • June 11, 2020

Teachers can equip students with tools to 'demolish' racism

Annie Sheehan poses questions she asks herself as a white teacher in Chicago and thinks others should ask about curriculum and instruction.

By Annie Sheehan • June 11, 2020

Racially homogenous classes partner to develop empathy

A black Memphis teacher who set up the partnership wrote that the unknown contributes to racism and bias, noting educators must work harder to close racial divides.

By Shawna De La Rosa • June 10, 2020

Curricular Counsel: How a South Carolina district weathered the pandemic, prepped for next year

A well-planned device program enabled Greenville County Schools to transition to e-learning relatively smoothly, but its approach is still being tweaked.

By Roger Riddell • June 10, 2020