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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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 -
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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 -
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 -
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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 -
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Q&ADarling-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 -
Ed Dept allows repurposing of federal funds for ed tech, PD in favor of distance learning
The waivers would carry over the previous fiscal year's funding in certain areas and remove restrictions on tech spending as ed leaders request more flexibilities and resources.
By Naaz Modan • April 6, 2020 -
Opinion
Distance learning: Not the new norm
An 8th-grade teacher at Leadership Academy in Lancaster Public Schools argues virtual schools should be the method for delivering K-12 public education.
By Talib Abdul-Khabir • April 6, 2020 -
CTE educators find creative ways to teach hands-on skills during coronavirus school closings
Options for hands-on learning from home take advantage of free online resources, low-tech options like journaling and non-CTE course equivalents.
By Shawna De La Rosa • April 6, 2020 -
Would IDEA waivers benefit districts during school closures?
Some argue the term "waiver" is misplaced and that flexibility around timelines and budgets would allow districts to continue educating all students without fear of legal repercussions.
By Naaz Modan • April 3, 2020 -
School makerspaces could help alleviate protective equipment shortages amid pandemic
Schools and districts equipped with 3D printers and other tools may be able to help produce equipment like face shields if administrators and staff can still access them.
By Shawna De La Rosa • April 3, 2020 -
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New York school districts must continue online learning through spring breaks
While educators are being asked to forego the break to facilitate remote learning amid coronavirus closures, New York City teachers will still get April 9-12 to observe religious holidays.
By Shawna De La Rosa • April 3, 2020 -
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Hiring teachers remotely? Recruiters share 5 lessons from virtual job fairs
Even when restrictions on group gatherings are lifted, more districts will likely incorporate tech and video into the hiring process.
By Linda Jacobson • April 2, 2020 -
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Survey: Teachers support school closures, worry about students falling behind
With predictions that closures could continue or return in fall, teacher feedback will provide districts direction on improving virtual learning support over time, experts say.
By Linda Jacobson • April 2, 2020 -
Public TV stations pitch in to deliver ed content during coronavirus shutdowns
In Los Angeles, Superintendent Austin Beutner has asked three stations to work with an instructional team to develop standards-based content that includes rigorous lesson plans.
By Shawna De La Rosa • April 1, 2020 -
Remote instruction presents opportunity to empower self-directed learning skills
A former teacher and administrator encourages educators and parents now facilitating that role to allot more time for self-discovery.
By Lauren Barack • April 1, 2020
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