ISTE 2020: Expanding computer science opportunities for girls, students of color

Distance learning and partnerships are critical in broadening access, and districts can also weave CS training into a variety of classes, school tech leaders said during the annual conference last week.

By Naaz Modan • Dec. 9, 2020

4 ways schools use video game design to spark interest in computer science

Districts can hook students with existing enthusiasm, helping them build technical and soft skills while also broadening STEM diversity.

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 9, 2020

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School Safety and Security

Safety and security has been a growing concern for school districts, with shootings continuing to rise amid concerns over how to best prevent and respond to them.

By K-12 Dive staff

Turning cameras off to keep student engagement on

Remaining sensitive to students' home lives can help learners stay involved in remote classwork and feel connected to their peers, experts say.

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 9, 2020

Report: Schools should look for long-term solutions to digital divide

Digital access improved this fall, but increasing COVID-19 cases will lead to more struggles with at-home learning, according to a UCLA researcher.

By Kara Arundel • Dec. 9, 2020

Superintendent of the Year: Marlon Styles, Middletown City School District

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, an Ohio superintendent took his push to close equity gaps to the national stage.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 9, 2020

Principal of the Year: Henry Turner, Newton North High School

A Massachusetts principal's commitment to equity and anti-racism is a unifying force for his school community in a year of dual crises.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 9, 2020

ISTE 2020: Cybersecurity a K-12 essential, from protecting data to prepping students for jobs

Panelists at the annual ed tech conference last week told educators about the importance of school cybersecurity practices and how to fit the topic into curriculum and spark students' interest.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 7, 2020

4 ways superintendents will handle snow days post-COVID-19

The pandemic-era shift to online learning raises questions for the future of other emergency closures, along with key takeaways to gain buy-in.

By Katie Navarra • Dec. 4, 2020

ISTE 2020: Consider these 10 privacy questions when adopting ed tech

One panelist suggested educators should be even more careful with students’ personal information than with their own when adopting technology.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 3, 2020

One school district's strategies to reverse learning loss

In addition to its 1:1 investment in 37,000 iPads and Chromebooks, a Texas district has adopted virtual lab software for remote "hands-on" experiences and boosted its communication to families.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Dec. 2, 2020

How to build relationships with students in remote learning environments

Education experts say these steps can help teachers get to know students better, in addition to breaking the ice between learners.

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 2, 2020

Survey: Low-income families struggle more with remote ed

Data from New Jersey finds 54% of Black parents and 56% of Latinx parents saying their child will need additional support to succeed, compared to 45% of higher-income parents.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Dec. 2, 2020

ISTE 2020: How ed tech coaches are supporting students, teachers in remote learning

From creating podcasts to using personality tests, school technology specialists explained how they have adapted practices during the pandemic.

By Kara Arundel • Dec. 2, 2020

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

5 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

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

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

3 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

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

'Relationships matter': Remote learning places new hurdles in fight against chronic absenteeism

Schools are employing a variety of tactics — including coaches, phone calls and dance parties at lunch — to boost attendance in virtual environments, but defining students' "presence" remains a challenge.

By Natalie Gross • Nov. 12, 2020

Individual conferences can help adjust curriculum to each student's needs

Pairing the meetings with assessment can help teachers uncover learning gaps and allow them to devote more time to each pupil, experts say.

By Lauren Barack • Nov. 11, 2020

High school SEL requires approach geared to teens' changes

Educators can help high school students master social-emotional skills with simple activities throughout the regular curriculum.

By Lauren Barack • Nov. 4, 2020

How are educators keeping young students engaged online?

Physical activity such as nature walks and creating a connection with parents and enlisting their involvement are two keys to success, educators say.

By Lauren Barack • Oct. 28, 2020

Report: Distance learning amplifies need for focus on student data privacy

Research from the Center for Democracy and Technology finds almost half of teachers reporting they received no substantial privacy training.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 23, 2020

How deeply will digital learning transform K-12 long term?

While pandemic shifts to remote learning set the stage for significant change, a variety of factors will determine how far and fast it goes, a new report shows.

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 22, 2020