Flexible backup plans keep online learning going through illness, outages

Planning ahead for the unexpected provides entry points to put students and substitutes at ease in the event of unexpected disruptions.

By Lauren Barack • Oct. 21, 2020

3 COVID-19 education trends set to persist post-pandemic

While the coronavirus has caused hardships, some K-12 practices born from the virus have the potential to enhance outcomes and school operations.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 19, 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

Connectivity gap persists for at least 300K California students

Research shows device supply chain backlogs and lack of home high-speed internet hinder remote learning for millions of students nationwide.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 16, 2020

Project-based learning can be more engaging, but remote spaces provide challenges

One curriculum designer suggests providing office hours and collaboration rooms are among keys to remote PBL success.

By Lauren Barack • Oct. 14, 2020

Hotlines fill tech, homework help gaps for teachers, parents during distance ed

One state's department of education partnered with a local nonprofit to provide these resources statewide.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 13, 2020

Ed leaders say finances, politics remain hurdles in COVID-19 response

An Ed Dive: K-12 survey finds administrators nationwide meeting essential needs, but fatigued by limited resources and inconsistent messaging.

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 12, 2020

Social media use in distance learning raises privacy concerns

Privacy advocates suggest the practice could contribute to both equity gaps and ethical questions.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 8, 2020

Million Girls Moonshot aims to bring 1M girls into school STEM programs

The effort will pull together tech companies, government organizations and other stakeholders to provide grants, access to resources and STEM mentors.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 7, 2020

How IBM aims to support STEM pathways for Hispanic students

The tech giant is working with P-TECH schools and also launching a program to match 1,000 IBM employee mentors with students.

By Sheryl Estrada • Sept. 30, 2020

McAllen, Texas, offers free communitywide Wi-Fi to bridge digital divide

The network's deployment comes on the heels of the McAllen Independent School District resuming classes Aug. 24, with plans to conduct remote learning for at least eight weeks.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 30, 2020

States invest in datacasting to bridge the K-12 digital divide

The tech would allow students to receive instructional content in remote areas without internet and comes encrypted for data security.

By Naaz Modan • Sept. 28, 2020

Ed leaders share best practices for reopening schools

In a Wednesday Education Department webinar, five leaders shared how their schools are working to gain public confidence and expand in-person learning.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 25, 2020

The play must go on: Moving arts ed forward during COVID-19

Schools are limited in ways to support performing arts instruction and stage events, but educators and associations have found ways to adapt opportunities in-person and online.

By Lauren Barack • Sept. 22, 2020

Educators find strategies fostering SEL, play for youngest students as coronavirus continues

As some schools physically reopen this fall, educators are finding ways to adapt traditional in-person activities even with social distancing in place.

By Lauren Barack • Sept. 16, 2020

Most voters see digital divide as problem, want federal funds to expand access

Lack of home internet was a nuisance prior to COVID-19, but a new poll shows distance learning has increased urgency to connect all students.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 11, 2020

Hartford, Miami cyberattacks highlight need for vigilance as districts reopen

K-12 is a prime target for hackers due to limited security resources and vast amounts of data, and the pandemic hasn't slowed them down.

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 10, 2020

Presentation and choice fuel accessibility — in-person or remote

Being mindful of resource design also contributes to inclusive spaces that promote the success of all students.

By Lauren Barack • Sept. 9, 2020

Distance learning isn't a panacea for educating kids

The executive director of a Midwest education research organization urges caution in embracing for-profit virtual education providers.

By Gretchen Dziadosz • Sept. 2, 2020

1:1 programs 'on steroids' bring challenges for school districts

Districts have largely used rainy day funds or money from state and federal COVID-related K-12 relief funds, but have had to cut corners in some cases.

By Natalie Gross • Sept. 1, 2020

Tennessee dedicates $3M to bridge Chattanooga students' digital divide

The Tennessee Community CARES funding will support a public-private partnership that aims to provide free high-speed internet to 28,000 students learning at home. 

By Katie Pyzyk , Kristin Musulin • Updated Sept. 30, 2020

State of American Education: Issues of equity, reopenings, budgets loom large

In a Wednesday NASSP webinar, administrators and policymakers expressed concern about educator attrition and called for more representative curriculum.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 20, 2020

3 ways to build online class culture

A teacher at an online-only school says connecting with students through video, email and phone has empowered her to create meaningful relationships that encourage students' success. 

By Andrea Teske • Aug. 19, 2020

Curricular Counsel: Arizona district develops 5 plans for reopening schools amid coronavirus

Buckeye Elementary School District Assistant Superintendent Mike Lee says while planning for an uncertain school year, the district also focused on building the first school named for the late Sen. John McCain.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 19, 2020

Research: Most ed tech PD in spring was informal, teacher-initiated

With the need for ed tech expected to grow in the next three years, experts say educators will need the right information to make effective decisions. 

By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 17, 2020

Chef's summer camp course demonstrates how virtual classes can embrace ambition

While pivoting to online learning was an often daunting challenge, planning and the right amount of guardrails can help maintain rigor in learning, experts say.

By Lauren Barack • Aug. 12, 2020