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Districts embrace in-person learning pods for marginalized students
After overcoming obstacles and intense planning, some districts adapted the model to expand opportunities in schools, churches and YMCAs this fall.
By Naaz Modan • Sept. 15, 2020 -
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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 -
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OpinionUSDA makes right move to mitigate food insecurity with lunch program extension
Free school meals are a critical lifeline for low-income children and build a healthier nation long-term, the president of nonprofit National Grange writes.
By Betsy Huber • Sept. 10, 2020 -
Ed Dept decision on trans student-athletes could have broader implications
The unusual formal guidance is counter to a recent Supreme Court decision on LGBTQ discrimination in the workplace, and one legal expert said the department is sending "a very strong message to schools."
By Naaz Modan • Sept. 8, 2020 -
DeVos: States should 'rethink' assessment, consider competency, mastery-based assessments
In a letter, the education secretary told state ed chiefs the department would be "open to discussions" about flexibilities for alternative models.
By Naaz Modan • Sept. 3, 2020 -
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OpinionFor safety's sake, if schools must reopen, do the following at a minimum
A high school teacher and Yale University researcher urge great caution in reopening, recommending a long list of minimum COVID-19 safety standards.
By Gerard Bossard and Douglas Rothman • Sept. 3, 2020 -
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NYC, UFT reopening deal delays school start, boosts safety
After a second delay, the district plans to resume classes remotely and return to in-person instruction in phases.
By Roger Riddell • Updated Sept. 17, 2020 -
DOL: No federal-approved leave for families choosing remote learning
The guidance accompanies two further updates about parents' eligibility for FFCRA leave as schools grapple with the coronavirus crisis.
By Katie Clarey • Sept. 1, 2020 -
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Study: Only 8 states had distance learning plan at start of pandemic
Despite school closures in 2009 over swine flu, many districts didn’t prepare for an event that would shutter schools for months, research shows.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 28, 2020 -
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USDA waiver impasse may hamper school meal distribution
The National School Lunch and Breakfast programs are still available, but not every child is eligible, and the pandemic complicates distribution and payments.
By Naaz Modan • Updated Aug. 31, 2020 -
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ColumnFast Forward: Will COVID-19 trigger shift from standardized assessments?
The role of standardized and high-stakes exams in K-12 is being debated nationwide amid renewed focus on equity and access in light of the pandemic.
By Naaz Modan • Aug. 27, 2020 -
PDK Poll: Teacher recruitment, pre-K among parents' top policy priorities
Six in 10 respondents in the annual poll of U.S. adults called public education "extremely" or "very" important in their 2020 election decisions.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 26, 2020 -
Summer Reading: COVID-related exits, potential layoffs complicate K-12 jobs landscape
Risk of coronavirus exposure and shifting budgets are poised to worsen shortages and make hiring more difficult.
Aug. 25, 2020 -
Ed Dept CARES decision could alter how school districts allocate funds
The department said it will back down on its interim final rule, but that it would still "aggressively" monitor whether districts aid private schools.
By Naaz Modan • Updated Sept. 28, 2020 -
Flint settlement provides at least $9M in support for students affected by lead
Estimates have suggested as many as 12,000 children were impacted by high levels of lead in the Michigan city's water.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 21, 2020 -
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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 -
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Justice Department says school resource officers could prevent school shootings
The new department report conflicts with studies showing SROs have little or no impact on school safety or preventing school violence.
By Naaz Modan • Aug. 14, 2020 -
Opinion
Funding for school facility improvements a requirement for safe reopening
Officials from four organizations call for Congress to allocate $10 billion for repairs and $25 million for technical assistance on ventilation and air quality.
By Elizabeth Beardsley, Scott Brown, Mary Filardo and David Terry • Aug. 13, 2020 -
Federal court clears way for new Title IX K-12 rule, takes effect Friday
Schools nationwide must adopt new policies and procedures by Aug. 14, but many are still preparing for the school year amid the coronavirus pandemic.
By Naaz Modan • Aug. 13, 2020 -
Rural schools wrestle with infrastructure challenges during reopening
Aging buildings could stand in the way of following COVID-19 health and safety guidelines as many rural schools return to in-person instruction.
By Naaz Modan • Aug. 12, 2020 -
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Deep DiveFrom tents to bus rides: Social distancing in school reopening plans
Safety measures and logistics will stretch already tight budgets as districts weigh staggered schedules, outdoor lessons and more.
By Katie Navarra • Aug. 11, 2020 -
New guide aims to help schools navigate privacy concerns for students with disabilities
The Future of Privacy Forum and National Center for Learning Disabilities unveiled a downloadable resource for navigating privacy law minefields during distance and hybrid learning.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 5, 2020 -
Researchers: State budget cuts feed declines in test scores, achievement
The Great Recession spurred a "lost decade" of achievement, so states must prioritize ed spending after the coronavirus-induced recession, experts say.
By Naaz Modan • Aug. 5, 2020 -
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Summer Reading: Curricular approaches adapt ahead of uncertain school year
Districts nationwide have adopted a variety of best practices for distance and hybrid learning since COVID-19 forced online transitions in spring.
Aug. 4, 2020 -
Retrieved from NYC Mayor's Office on March 16, 2020
How NYC schools will handle positive COVID-19 cases
Safety protocols for the nation's largest school system include only opening buildings if the city's infection rate is below 3%, contact tracing and regular teacher testing.
By Naaz Modan • July 31, 2020
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