Report: Teachers' pre-pandemic digital material use remained limited

Experts say states and districts should provide more guidance on integrating supplemental digital resources into instruction, especially in virtual classrooms.

By Linda Jacobson • April 16, 2020

Report details top administrators' greatest challenges in wake of coronavirus

Among top concerns are technology and distance learning, support for high school seniors and economic impact.

By Shawna De La Rosa • April 16, 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

3 ways professional development is addressing the 'sharp learning curve' of teaching online

The push to go remote due to the coronavirus pandemic can be overwhelming, but revamped PD approaches are making the switch more manageable.

By Naaz Modan • April 16, 2020

Like evolution before it, climate change requires careful treading in curriculum

A wealth of resources are available to help educators apply scientific framing and show students how climate change may be impacting their lives and communities, regardless of politics.

By Lauren Barack • April 15, 2020

Assigning and assessing students' challenges amid broader pandemic pressures

Uneven access to tech, pressures on parents and basic essentials require consideration of students' home lives alongside academics.

By Lauren Barack • April 15, 2020

Educators can adjust online classes to fit learning styles

In a distance learning environment, careful consideration of how different students learn best is even more crucial to success as they adjust.

By Shawna De La Rosa • April 15, 2020

Dual language teachers try to 'stay the course' separated from classrooms

Students are missing the normal “inputs” that support biliteracy, but experts say there are ways to amplify the second language at home.

By Linda Jacobson • April 15, 2020

Teachers not less likely to be racially biased, study says

The authors note a few "promising" interventions can reduce disparities in education outcomes for students of color.

By Linda Jacobson • April 15, 2020

Ed Dept: CTE programs can donate PPE to healthcare workers, hospitals

Alongside their educational duties, school districts are finding a variety of ways to pitch in during the coronavirus pandemic.

By Shawna De La Rosa • April 15, 2020

4 strategies to keep tech support rolling through COVID-19 shutdowns

Hotlines, drop-off device repair centers and remote troubleshooting are among solutions offered during the pandemic-induced transition to online learning. 

By Naaz Modan • April 15, 2020

Educators in many states report low e-learning attendance

Many districts are contending with unequal internet and device access, and some states have shifted to pass/fail models for the rest of the school year.

By Shawna De La Rosa • April 14, 2020

As summer nears, school districts begin 'scenario planning'

It's unclear whether in-person summer learning will be possible, but a few options are beginning to emerge. 

By Linda Jacobson • April 14, 2020

Maryland state senator pitches year-round school schedule

State Superintendent Karen Salmon said she's not sure what the school model will look like after coronavirus, but she's currently concentrating on remote learning. 

By Shawna De La Rosa • April 13, 2020

Ed, tech coalition launches resource for remotely serving special needs students

Some also suggest parents and educators will be more likely to consider virtual services in the future, following coronavirus pandemic school closures.

By Linda Jacobson • April 13, 2020

Pre-to-3: While some preschoolers learn online, most programs seek stability

Stimulus funds provide $3.5 billion that helps cover the cost of care for children of essential workers, but offer “minimal resources to providers or their staff.”

By Linda Jacobson • April 9, 2020

Amid online transition, schools experience another cyberthreat: 'Zoombombing'

The rise in incidents comes on the heels of an FBI warning that students should be taught cyber-safety practices and boundaries as learning goes fully digital during pandemic shutdowns.

By Shawna De La Rosa • April 9, 2020

NWEA data predicts students could be up to a year behind in math in the fall

Survey results released Wednesday by Education Trust and Education Trust-West also find New York and California parents expressing concern students will fall behind.

By Linda Jacobson • Updated April 9, 2020

Survey: Female students still lack confidence in math, science

Biases and misperceptions at the K-12 level contribute to the gender gap in postsecondary STEM education and related careers, experts say.

By Shawna De La Rosa • April 8, 2020

New digital platform to help facilitate citizenship, SEL skills

The free digital resource contains a library of approximately 1,000 learning experiences that touch on civics, social justice, SEL and global competence.

By Lauren Barack • April 8, 2020

Curricular Counsel: Improving cultural inclusivity in a rapidly diversifying suburban district

In the DeForest Area School District, Director of Instruction Rebecca Toetz navigates resources that don't always represent a fast-expanding population of students of color.

By Roger Riddell • April 8, 2020

EdBuild, New York Times COVID-19 case database details rates by district, with socioeconomic and race data

The database can help leaders make policy decisions for school districts hit hardest by the human and financial impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.

By Shawna De La Rosa • April 8, 2020

Survey: Superintendents want assessment, accountability flexibility during coronavirus closures

In an AASA survey, some district leaders also report plans to bridge equity gaps by distributing Wi-Fi hotspots or working with providers on service affordability.

By Shawna De La Rosa • April 8, 2020

School boards navigate open meeting laws during closures

Some parent advocates and First Amendment experts say virtual meetings limit public input, while others say virtual participation could be adopted longterm. 

By Linda Jacobson • April 7, 2020

AP testing goes on, with revisions, amid school closures

The College Board announced most AP exams will feature two or three responses and last 45 minutes, much shorter than the usual two to three hours.

By Shawna De La Rosa • April 7, 2020

Darling-Hammond: COVID-19 brings 'central importance of public education back to people's minds'

The policymaker and Stanford scholar discusses distance learning, how the economic downturn might impact teaching shortages, and lessons learned from studying other countries.

By Linda Jacobson • April 6, 2020