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4 K-12 professional development trends to watch in 2021
Even when schools return to "normal," changes forced by the COVID-19 pandemic will benefit professional learning in several ways, district leaders say.
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'COVID slide' research shows younger, lower-income students fared worst
Data comparing fall 2020 to fall 2019 shows low-income 4th- and 8th-grade students in 18 California districts declined 7% from the usual learning rate, and English learners showed 30% less growth.
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FETC 2021: School's library checkouts soar from 400 to 10K annually after redesign, ebook adoption
A 2015 revamp saw reader engagement explode at Cypress Bay High School as the diversity of authors and types of books also greatly expanded, according to the school's media specialist.
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4 areas of dispute districts must tackle for schools to reopen
As teachers union tensions rise, collaborating on areas of agreement and contention can move discussions toward compromise, say school labor experts.
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Chicago returns to fully remote learning as union, district fail to reach deal
Differences remain on key demands, and disciplinary action against teachers could still result in a strike that would cancel classes districtwide.
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Arts play role in building school community, even remotely
Arts programming can help build connections among students, one music teacher writes, and there are myriad ways to bring these classes online.
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DeVos balked at more state testing waivers. What will Biden's Ed Dept do?
K-12 Dive spoke with testing and policy experts about the likelihood education secretary nominee Miguel Cardona would issue waivers for 2020-21.
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As reopenings move forward, so do plans to maintain online learning options
With millions invested in distance learning infrastructure, some districts may approach the model as an in-house "school choice" option.
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Establishing decision-making framework critical in helping principals navigate difficult choices
Having a process to adapt and adjust to challenges, and knowing when to ask for help and accept it, is more critical than ever, one principal writes.
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Promising Practices: How one district built online learning buy-in, engagement
A Texas district successfully implemented a comprehensive launch of resources for students, parents and teachers to boost engagement and effectiveness.
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School enrollment decline threatens lasting funding damage for districts
During a Tuesday webinar, one K-12 finance expert laid out options for districts facing funding cuts to address learning loss and other challenges.
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News literacy campaign providing tools for vetting fake news
From COVID-19 conspiracies to questions about the 2020 election's validity, sorting real and fake news is overwhelming for many students, educators say.
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What Biden's early executive orders mean for K-12
A handful of orders from President Joe Biden will impact districts nationwide in areas including LGBT rights, DACA and COVID-19 response.
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Prior to COVID-19, states cut $600B in ed funding since Great Recession
A pair of studies from the Education Law Center adds further context to the depth of public schools' enormous financial strains.
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Study: On-camera instructors boost remote learning
Researchers at University of California Santa Barbara say students look at body language for important cues while listening to lessons.
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5 ways schools are addressing pandemic-induced mental health issues
Schools are strengthening student-parent-school relationships and improving mental health response coordination in reaction to COVID-19's toll on students and staff, among other things.
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How to offer hands-on learning opportunities in hybrid environments
The pandemic may have shifted the idea of what and where a classroom is, but educators are finding new ways to bring immersive learning to students.
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Give school staff rapid COVID-19 vaccine access, education leaders urge
In a Wednesday virtual event, superintendents spoke on the immediate need to reopen schools, both to help students catch up and support economic recovery.
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How is COVID-19 changing school discipline?
Long-standing school discipline practices were impacted by the pandemic. Here are some ways they have stayed the same and ways they are changing.
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Effective online teacher training grows, but in-person supports still needed
Virtual sessions expand professional development's reach and capacity, but experts warn against abandoning essential individualized supports.
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Will outdoor classroom momentum persist beyond COVID-19?
The outdoors offer a variety of learning possibilities educators can tap, regardless of geographic location and the pandemic's duration.
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Biden's gambit: Will schools be ready to reopen in 100 days?
The proposal's success depends on a number of key factors, including federal and local politics, COVID-19 vaccine distribution and parents, experts say.
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How to deter cheating, test anxiety in remote learning
Detecting cheating has become more challenging, but one researcher recommends tactics including low-stakes quizzes and open-ended questions.
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If an app can detect COVID-19 carriers by the sound of a cough, should schools use it?
As with contact tracing apps, artificial intelligence that detects COVID-19 via sound recording could still pose some privacy risks.
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ColumnLessons in Leadership: Principal's viral music video highlights commitment to school culture
For Quentin Lee, injecting some fun into the day — whether directly or through MC Hammer parodies — is critical to building relationships and engagement.
