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

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

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Top 5 stories from K-12 Dive

K-12 Dive has gathered some a selection of our best coverage as a one-stop resource on the trends to watch in the months ahead.

By K-12 Dive staff

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

How educators are tweaking grading approaches in response to the pandemic

Teachers are allowing students to revise work and stretch deadlines in attempts to fairly assess student performance this year.

By Kara Arundel • Dec. 8, 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

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

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

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

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

Helping students develop executive function skills remotely

Educators and parents can support students in strengthening these skills through structured schedules, to-do lists and other tactics, one teacher writes.

By Lauren Barack • Nov. 25, 2020

Schools embrace mindfulness in curricula as students face multiple crises

While some schools can afford full-time mindfulness educators, others are integrating discussions in daily lessons and adopting digital programs.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 25, 2020

Librarians become go-to resource during school closures

While their roles were evolving even before pandemic, librarians have become a key source of support in navigating learning platforms and finding resources.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 18, 2020

How to use a workshop model for full lessons, not just individual skills

The learning approach shares many characteristics with project-based learning and gives more hands-on experiences to students, educators say.

By Lauren Barack • Nov. 18, 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

Media literacy, finding common ground key for civics ed

In a politically charged year, San Diego's Francis Parker School had students learn to discuss feelings and check facts rather than debate opposing views.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 11, 2020

Curricular Counsel: SEL, parent support key to move virtual learning forward

Gwinnett County Public Schools' Clay Hunter says teachers must build trust and culture by understanding students' feelings and burdens.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 11, 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

TIAA Bank aims to boost financial literacy with K-12 program

The 12-week course runs in more than 100 schools and is focused on teaching critical financial skills through classroom visits and signature events.

By Anna Hrushka • Nov. 4, 2020

How can schools translate dyslexia support to remote learning?

Online sensory tools and assistive technology can be used for students with dyslexia needing interventions in virtual environments, experts say. 

By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 4, 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

Report: Steeper COVID slide expected in math than reading

Progress in math is expected to be only 37% to 50% of the average normal school year gains, according to research from NWEA.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 3, 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

New York high school's nonprofit partnership has students tackle voter engagement

Students in the Global Scholars Program crafted social media challenges and targeted Facebook groups to tackle the real-world challenge.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 28, 2020

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

College Board adds African diaspora as AP Seminar theme

The move comes as educators seek ways to embed culturally responsive representations of the experiences of people of color in curricula.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 21, 2020