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Infectious disease experts identify coronavirus safety measures for reopening schools
In National PTA webinar, one doctor said states need to see "significant reductions, a downward trend for at least a few weeks" before safe reopening can occur.
By Roger Riddell • July 21, 2020 -
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Summer Reading: Maintaining connectivity and cybersecurity in remote learning
As the pandemic shuttered school buildings, home internet access became both an impediment to learning and a potential security concern.
July 21, 2020 -
Trendline
Curriculum
Educators are exploring a variety of strategies to improve students’ learning experiences while continuing to navigate ongoing political disputes.
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Opinion
10 postsecondary student readiness questions to consider amid coronavirus
Numerous contextual factors will influence how rising juniors and seniors think about their futures and the support needed from their schools, write a school administrator and technology provider.
By Joe Belsterling and Herb Monroe • July 20, 2020 -
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Refreshing staff on FERPA essential as districts implement COVID-19 screening
Discouraging gossip and clarifying the ins and outs of who can receive what information is critical to remain compliant with student privacy law, experts say.
By Shawna De La Rosa • July 20, 2020 -
OpinionCOVID-19 offers students 'extraordinarily powerful lesson' in caring for others
A middle school English teacher writes students are up to the task of embracing safety measures for the sake of the broader community.
By Caitlin Logan • July 17, 2020 -
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Self-directed learners more engaged during remote learning
A survey shows self-directed learners showcased skills without much direct supervision from teachers, but fostering that mindset can be challenging.
By Shawna De La Rosa • July 17, 2020 -
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COVID-19 language in waivers for extracurriculars heighten reopening safety concerns
Questions of liability and safety hang heavy over schools amid pressure from the federal government and some states for in-person learning and activities.
By Naaz Modan • July 16, 2020 -
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More robust coronavirus guidelines needed to protect high-risk educators
Specific recommendations for protecting teachers and staff from COVID-19 during in-person instruction have been slow to emerge.
By Katie Navarra • Updated July 16, 2020 -
Supporting special needs students during remote IEP meetings, learning
There are several ways educators can help make special needs students comfortable in virtual IEP gatherings and remote environments this fall.
By Lauren Barack • July 15, 2020 -
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Column
Curricular Counsel: 4 ed leaders detail adjustments to learning models for fall
When schools reopen to whatever extent they're able to, educators will have weighed a variety of new approaches to grading, student anxiety and more.
By Roger Riddell • July 15, 2020 -
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Etiquette, structure key to facilitating remote discussions
Selecting a student leader to guide conversations can also maintain a productive dynamic encouraging inclusivity, writes a teacher and debate coach.
By Shawna De La Rosa • July 15, 2020 -
Black Michigan student sent to juvenile detention for failure to complete online coursework
A judge ruled the 15-year-old was in violation of her probation on previous charges, but experts say they've seen no similar cases and have raised concerns of systemic bias.
By Roger Riddell • July 15, 2020 -
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NWEA: Rethink online assessments, student growth in wake of COVID-19
The nonprofit assessment provider suggests leaders invest in aligning with hybrid and distance learning, adjusting to ensure equity and transparency.
By Naaz Modan • July 15, 2020 -
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Summer Reading: Coronavirus and the future of assessment
With many districts planning to begin the school year remotely or in hybrid models, the environment is ripe to reevaluate and reimagine practices.
July 14, 2020 -
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Parents, teachers challenge school reopening decisions
Districts face mounting White House pressure to return to face-to-face learning, but there is pushback in certain areas against even partial reopenings.
By Naaz Modan • July 13, 2020 -
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California district creates remote learning team to alleviate pressure on teachers
The team of six to eight educators will produce online lessons for all subjects and grade levels in a video studio being opened by the district.
By Shawna De La Rosa • July 13, 2020 -
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Watchdog report challenges Trump administration school safety recommendations
A report from the Government Accountability Office finds most school-targeted shootings take place in higher-income, low-minority areas.
By Naaz Modan • July 13, 2020 -
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Will schools mandate COVID-19 vaccine or face liability?
Nearly all states offer nonmedical exemptions to vaccination mandates, and those will likely stay in place even if districts require coronavirus inoculation.
By Naaz Modan • July 10, 2020 -
Study: More than half of students lost 39% of year's learning over summer
An examination of 200 million test scores for 18 million students in grades 1-6 over five summers also highlights the role of socioeconomic factors.
By Shawna De La Rosa • July 10, 2020 -
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Will coronavirus prevention have positive long-term impact on classroom design?
Students will be greeted by a variety of safety measures when they return to buildings — some of which can later be repurposed for more flexible spaces.
By Shawna De La Rosa • July 9, 2020 -
Trump threatens to withhold funds if schools don't reopen
Congress and state leaders counter that the president lacks the legal authority to withhold funding for federal education programs or force a reopening.
By Roger Riddell • July 9, 2020 -
Coronavirus puts information literacy in curriculum spotlight
Social media and smart phones have exponentially expanded access to and spread of information, making it more crucial that students learn to vet sources.
By Shawna De La Rosa • July 8, 2020 -
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Amid coronavirus, educators learn to differentiate, add choice with tech
A variety of online tools helped educators expand their approaches to lessons during shutdowns — and they plan to keep them in their toolkits.
By Lauren Barack • July 8, 2020 -
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Structure in curriculum builds lifelong skills
Experts say young learners in particular benefit from having routines built into learning, but the benefits of unstructured learning must also be balanced.
By Lauren Barack • July 8, 2020 -
Contradicting health guidance, White House pressures schools to reopen
National school leaders say the administration is ignoring thoughts on reopening and lacks details on how districts could cover extra expenses.
By Naaz Modan • July 8, 2020
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