'We don't have big goals': Leaders call for ed transformation after COVID-19

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  Lessons In Leadership: How a superintendent tapped SpaceX to help close homework gap

  With a high ELL population, Texas' Ector County Independent School District is also committed to multilingual programming and parent engagement.

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  How one principal kept the shift to restorative justice time-efficient, cost-effective

  Principal Zachary Scott Robbins established his school's restorative justice tribunal in response to Black students facing higher suspension rates.

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  Tiered supports in special education can help address crisis recovery in reopenings

  Multi-tiered systems of support can improve interventions for students, staff and families, said Office of Special Education Programs conference panelists.

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  NPC 2021: How can principals build, strengthen equity mindset in schools?

  Philadelphia principals detailed the need for systemic change and the crucial role of a strong school community, teacher diversity and partnerships.

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  Should districts rethink credit recovery?

  Pandemic remote learning provided a clearer picture that online credit recovery may not be the best fit for all students.

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  Surveys can help educators tap into students' interests

  By giving students a chance to bring their personalities and passions into the classroom, educators give more latitude in demonstrating learning.

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  NPC 2021: Principals share strategies for leading a culture of diversity, unity

  During a virtual discussion, three school leaders covered topics ranging from the importance of vulnerability to the problem with saying, "But I'm not racist."

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  NPC 2021: New Jersey school builds police relationship to curb exclusionary discipline

  Cherry Hill High School West trained staff members in restorative justice approaches so conflicts can be addressed through dialogue and reflection.

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  NPC 2021: How SEL can help raise high school reading achievement

  Relationship-building moments may seem like they take time from instruction but can be just as important to literacy and overall learning, panelists said.

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  Summer Reading: How 16 months of disruption are shaping professional development

  We've gathered a selection of our recent coverage of PD topics to help you get up to speed on the changing face of teacher learning.

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  Survey: Under-resourced schools less likely to perform COVID-19 testing in fall

  While top officials have said ARP funds should cover the costs, some districts have reportedly received only a few hundred dollars or none at all.

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  Special education programs have funding but lack the educators

  Administrators are concerned about improving student learning outcomes while there are ongoing teacher shortages.

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  Challenges, benefits of keeping school devices in students' hands over summer

  Maintaining access to educational content over summer boosts equity, but there are also major tech management considerations and costs.

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  Texting interventions increased during the pandemic, but are they worth the investment?

  A new study questions the effects of parental texting programs on outcomes and suggests negative impacts in other parental involvement areas.

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  Illinois becomes first state requiring schools to teach Asian American history

  Beginning in the 2022-23 school year, Illinois elementary and high school students will learn at least one unit covering the subject.

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  Using the Olympics to bring STEM excitement into classrooms

  The Summer and Winter Olympic Games can add real-world context and relevance to a variety of science and engineering lessons.

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  North Carolina district recruits tutors from local colleges to address learning loss

  While research shows tutoring can be effective in addressing learning gaps, it can also be expensive and is often distributed inequitably.

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  Research: Northern textbooks influenced by post-Civil War Southern narratives

  Social studies teachers should be mindful of the history of curricula development and dissemination as they prepare Civil War lessons, a Georgia State University professor said.

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  ISTE 2021: District tech leaders share pandemic learning takeaways in 'bootcamp'

  The virtual discussion ranged from new approaches for distributing and managing devices to the silver linings of the past 18 months.

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  Culturally responsive curriculum serves students in classrooms — and beyond

  Lessons that are student-centered and raise social awareness help strengthen students' identities while supporting critical thinking.

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  CDC guidance recommends full return to schools, with precautions

  Guidance issued ahead of the new school year suggests masks for unvaccinated staff and students, as well as three feet of social distancing.

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  ISTE 2021: Teachers share pandemic 'aha' moments and how they'll apply them

  Educators in a Tuesday webinar discussed helping learners develop autonomy, deepening student relationships, and enhancing collaboration.

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  Lessons learned from pandemic can continue strengthening parent communication

  Starting the year off with strong communication is essential, and the increased presence of tech may also require ongoing parent training sessions.

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  Final 2021 NAEP School Survey finds 2% of schools remain fully remote

  Geographic and racial differences emerged in federal data of in-person instruction across the U.S. 

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  How are schools fixing the digital equity conundrum?

  Attention is being focused at the state and local levels to verify equity and effectiveness in student and teacher use of available digital tools. 

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