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Fall assessments to gauge ‘COVID slide’ may be skewed. Can school districts use them?
Surveys can help districts determine whether parents helped, but other factors could also make results based on spring learning less trustworthy than districts would like, testing officials say.
By Naaz Modan • Nov. 30, 2020 -
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Deep DiveWhat role will schools play in COVID-19 vaccine distribution?
While schools have been “very active” in vaccinations during prior epidemics, they now face increased polarization and other concerns.
By Natalie Gross • Nov. 25, 2020 -
Schools embrace mindfulness in curricula as students face multiple crises
While some schools can afford full-time mindfulness educators, others are integrating discussions in daily lessons and adopting digital programs.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 25, 2020 -
NAEP postponed until 2022 amid COVID-19 challenges
The National Center for Education Statistics cited the number of students learning remotely and constrained in-person testing conditions in its decision.
By Kara Arundel • Nov. 25, 2020 -
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Helping students develop executive function skills remotely
Educators and parents can support students in strengthening these skills through structured schedules, to-do lists and other tactics, one teacher writes.
By Lauren Barack • Nov. 25, 2020 -
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Decisions to stop or start in-person K-12 learning aren’t getting easier
As COVID-19 surges, school leaders are pivoting weekly to address disrupted schedules. Here’s how they’re navigating uncharted waters.
By Kara Arundel • Nov. 25, 2020 -
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Study Guide: Attendance and chronic absenteeism during COVID-19
We’ve gathered a selection of our coverage to help you get up to speed on how these metrics are primed to evolve in a post-pandemic world.
Nov. 25, 2020 -
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OpinionHow COVID-19 is affecting students with visual impairments and their educators
Among teachers who had visually impaired students taking classes alongside sighted peers, 85% said at least one student had an accessibility issue.
By L. Penny Rosenblum • Nov. 25, 2020 -
IDEA turns 45: Is Congress close to guaranteeing full special ed funding?
A new president and growing support among lawmakers gives proponents hope that billions more will be provided for services under the law.
By Kara Arundel • Nov. 24, 2020 -
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Report: 420K fewer homeless students identified at start of school year
SchoolHouse Connection, the nonprofit organization that conducted the survey, said up to 1.4 million homeless students are without school supports.
By Naaz Modan • Nov. 24, 2020 -
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Report: 67% of schools lack recommended connectivity speed
But the median bandwidth per student grew by 37.6% last year, and the cost of providing it dropped by 18%, according to Connected Nation.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 23, 2020 -
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Amid school reopenings, COVID-19 liability protection a mounting concern
Insurance companies are extending coverage to include COVID-19, but the price tag can be considerable.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 20, 2020 -
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Study: School violence boosts transfers among higher-income students
Student turnover is a cause for concern among administrators, and mobility is linked with lower student performance, research shows.
By Naaz Modan • Nov. 19, 2020 -
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Q&AStudent voice changed a high-schooler’s life. It now drives his leadership as a superintendent
Gregory Hutchings said his Virginia district is raising student voice, rethinking assessment, auditing policies and more to boost equity for students of color.
By Naaz Modan • Nov. 19, 2020 -
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Sponsored by GoToAssist5 predictions for post-pandemic K-12 IT support
In a world besieged by a pandemic, school districts must juggle distance and hybrid learning. So what’s in store for school tech support in 2021 and beyond?
By Marie Ruzzo, Marketing Director, Support Solutions at LogMeIn • Nov. 19, 2020 -
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How to use a workshop model for full lessons, not just individual skills
The learning approach shares many characteristics with project-based learning and gives more hands-on experiences to students, educators say.
By Lauren Barack • Nov. 18, 2020 -
Librarians become go-to resource during school closures
While their roles were evolving even before pandemic, librarians have become a key source of support in navigating learning platforms and finding resources.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 18, 2020 -
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4 ways COVID-19 could alter long-term curricular approaches
From the times and places learning occurs to what schools look like, pandemic shifts to education are unlikely to revert, experts say.
By Lauren Barack • Nov. 18, 2020 -
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Can SpaceX satellite tech bridge the homework gap?
Looking to solve an ongoing remote hurdle experienced by many schools, a Texas district is piloting the company’s Starlink tech to provide high-speed home internet to rural students and teachers.
By Kara Arundel • Nov. 18, 2020 -
What does Biden have planned for K-12?
The national policy director for the president-elect’s campaign recently outlined Biden’s thoughts on reopening, PPE funding, school police and more.
By Naaz Modan • Nov. 18, 2020 -
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Deep Dive3 ways K-12 schools can evolve post-pandemic
With COVID-19 creating a scenario where “things a year ago that seemed impossible are not,” educators and advocates see a system ripe for change.
By Kara Arundel • Nov. 17, 2020 -
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ColumnFast Forward: States’ accountability changes may impact school designations, improvement timelines
Many states are hesitating on high-stakes accountability for 2020-21, and its return may look vastly different than initially configured under ESSA.
By Naaz Modan • Nov. 16, 2020 -
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Districts lack ‘comprehensive’ plans to address learning loss this fall, analysis finds
Researchers and educators have stressed the need for assessment data to inform personalized instruction this school year.
By Naaz Modan • Nov. 16, 2020 -
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Teacher mentoring still adds PD value in remote learning
Taking mentor programs virtual may be challenging, but scheduling flexibility and opportunities for otherwise impossible pairings can pay off, experts say.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 16, 2020 -
Lack of extracurriculars hurts school engagement during pandemic
To adhere to social distancing, schools can pivot to online-friendly options like esports, chess or chorus to keep students and adults invested.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 13, 2020
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