Curricular Counsel: 4 directors of instruction share advice for navigating pandemic shifts

Upending existing learning models to cope with the coronavirus is anything but a seamless process, not to mention a task that had to happen almost overnight in some cases.

By Roger Riddell • May 6, 2020

CTE courses transforming for online learning

At Essex Tech, CTE teachers are focusing on the conceptual sides of trades until students can get back to hands-on learning in the classroom.

By Shawna De La Rosa • May 6, 2020

Explore the Trendline➔

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

Pandemic shifts highlight importance of supporting differentiated learning options

Recognizing how students learn best and allowing choice in how they show what they've learned may better support their individual needs, experts say.

By Lauren Barack • May 6, 2020

Effective counselors boost graduation, college attendance

Same-race counselors also have an big impact on these rates, especially for non-white students, one researcher's work shows.

By Shawna De La Rosa • May 6, 2020

7 students in a class? Not practical, school operations officials say

District officials are exploring products that can keep buildings cleaner, but some are skeptical of plans to enforce social distancing in schools. 

By Linda Jacobson • May 6, 2020

Eventually, schools will reopen. Here's how principals can prepare

Four school leadership experts discuss the central role of principals in welcoming students back to schools that may be forever changed.

By Heather Y. Anichini, Jenne Colasacco, Jennifer Stern and Anne Wicks • May 6, 2020

Virginia city outfits school buses with Wi-Fi for remote students

Hopewell City Public Schools will retrofit 31 buses with wireless routers to bridge the digital divide for roughly 1,000 students without home internet.

By Cailin Crowe • May 5, 2020

Districts grapple with summer school models as coronavirus persists

With high percentages of educators reporting low remote attendance and many low-income students still lacking connections, concern remains around the effectiveness of digital summer school.

By Shawna De La Rosa • May 5, 2020

Mississippi drops test score requirements for ed schools to combat shortages

High rates of failure for college entrance tests may be contributing to teacher shortages, which will worsen in the wake of the pandemic.

By Shawna De La Rosa • May 5, 2020

After-school providers pivot to provide online activities, meals and diapers amid pandemic

Even as these programs take a financial hit, they continue to offer everything from cheerleading practice and chess games to homework help.

By Natalie Gross • May 5, 2020

Energy resiliency addresses "new normal" of power disruptions

In California, over 1,000 schools were closed last year due to Public Safety Power Shutoffs. These outages during wildfire season are expected to continue — making potential solutions a priority.

May 5, 2020

Georgia may drop controversial teacher licensing test

The state is the latest to propose elimination of the edTPA, a performance assessment intended to set a higher bar for entering the teaching profession.

By Linda Jacobson • May 4, 2020

School news teams find 'inner strength' reporting historic pandemic

Like all students, high school journalists are struggling with the loss of social connections, but they've adapted their coverage to keep serving their readers. 

By Linda Jacobson • May 4, 2020

Idaho educators concerned about teens taking agriculture jobs during school closures

But they are hesitant to raise concerns the jobs can pose a risk to students and take time from school work, as employment may be essential for families.

By Shawna De La Rosa • May 1, 2020

Coronavirus, the definition of 'global' and climate curriculum

A Maryland high school teacher writes that the pandemic is an opportunity to foster in students a sense of worldwide solidarity and shared responsibility.

By Dylan Craig • May 1, 2020

Survey: Teachers favor moving on to next year's content in the fall

Administrators, however, are more supportive of picking up instruction where it left off when school closures began.

By Linda Jacobson • April 30, 2020

For many students, teacher feedback is the new grading system

Educators say responding to students’ work is important for keeping them motivated, but what used to take moments in the classroom can now take days.

By Linda Jacobson • April 30, 2020

Triaging trauma: Community schools tap partners to address needs made worse by COVID-19

Leaders say this crisis "makes the case" for the community school model, but with state revenues falling, funding for expansion is unlikely.

By Kathryn Baron • April 30, 2020

Study: Hispanic students interested in STEM but underrepresented in classes, careers

Data shows a lower percentage of this student population taking seven or more STEM courses in high school or reporting confidence in these subjects.

By Shawna De La Rosa • April 30, 2020

COVID-19 curriculum helps students cope with, understand pandemic

Instructional materials can be incorporated across subjects, analyzing the crisis through scientific, economic, cultural and historical lenses, according to one education professor.

By Naaz Modan • April 29, 2020

Learning interview techniques can boost SEL skills

Students can develop skills, from empathy to active listening, by connecting with classmates and experts, even over the internet, experts say.

By Lauren Barack • April 29, 2020

Report: US reading, math scores drop after Common Core implementation

Research from the conservative Pioneer Institute suggests the standards' implementation seems to have widened achievement gaps. But not all experts agree they are a failure.

By Shawna De La Rosa • April 29, 2020

4 states receive 'emergency education relief' funds

Part of the federal funding package passed in March, the block grant gives governors wide discretion to use the money for K-12 or higher education.

By Linda Jacobson • April 29, 2020

States weigh options for start of new school year

The nation's two largest teacher unions suggest strikes are on the table if decisions to reopen run counter to medical advice.

By Shawna De La Rosa • April 29, 2020

Ed Department IDEA waiver requests create need for 'clarity and certainty'

IEP meeting timeline and reevaluation requirements would remain untouched if Congress approves the request, requiring districts to find ways to continue providing those services.

By Naaz Modan • April 29, 2020