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GAO: Over half of school districts need major building repairs
The coronavirus pandemic is drawing more attention to school infrastructure decay, with 41% of districts reporting HVAC issues in a recent study.
By Shawna De La Rosa • June 8, 2020 -
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Sponsored by KensingtonBack to school: 4 IT considerations to help reopen schools safely
At some point, schools will hold face-to-face classes again. When they do, school districts need to prepare for a radically “new normal.”
June 8, 2020 -
17 states, DC challenge new Title IX regulations' impact on schools
The lawsuit, filed by Democratic attorneys general, suggests districts won't have enough time to implement requirements, and that it could take away from planning for distance learning and fall reopenings.
By Naaz Modan • June 5, 2020 -
Flexibility, listening without judgment critical to support educators of color
Black educators say protests and the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on non-white communities have left them shouldering heavy burdens.
By Naaz Modan • June 5, 2020 -
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School nutrition group to USDA: Provide free meals for all students in 2020-21
The call comes as additional waivers for grab-and-go sites are set to expire at the end of June.
By Linda Jacobson • June 4, 2020 -
All states now approved for emergency education funding
It's unclear how most states will use the money, but they face increasing pressure to share federal relief funds with private schools.
By Linda Jacobson • June 4, 2020 -
OpinionTitle IX regulations impose new requirements on K-12 districts
A former Illinois executive inspector general writes that K-12 school districts will need to make substantial changes to how they address sexual harassment.
By Maggie Hickey, Anthony-Ray Sepúlveda and Mariam Chamilova • June 4, 2020 -
Report: Districts' summer plans show missed opportunities
On Wednesday, experts also advised a National Academies committee on reopening issues related to instruction, SEL and school operations.
By Linda Jacobson • June 4, 2020 -
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Amid protests, educators prepare for difficult discussions
Experts say additional training and culturally relevant curriculum are key components to guiding students through topics such as police brutality and systemic racism.
By Roger Riddell • June 3, 2020 -
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Teacher survey: Meeting students' needs, lack of PD among distance ed challenges
Educators are also concerned about academic decline and social-emotional issues when schools do reopen, as well as unrealistic expectations of students getting back on track quickly, the report says.
By Shawna De La Rosa • June 3, 2020 -
Remote assessment alternatives can go beyond measuring progress
Pandemic shutdowns require a rethinking of testing, weighing opportunities to hone skills while tracking knowledge, writes an education expert.
By Lauren Barack • June 3, 2020 -
News literacy critical as students face national 'infodemic'
Twitter flagging the president’s tweets is another example of how students are "inheriting an information ecosystem that has unfolded in ways we never imagined," experts say.
By Linda Jacobson • June 3, 2020 -
Parents opting to home-school beyond closures add to school finance concerns
The National Home School Association has seen a surge in interest from parents weighing options if K-12 schools remain online-only in the fall.
By Natalie Gross • June 3, 2020 -
Study finds connections between school climate and attendance — but not much
As schools redefine attendance during distance learning, researcher Dan Hamlin finds reducing absenteeism may be "beyond the control of schools."
By Linda Jacobson • June 2, 2020 -
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Educators call for schools to be 'safe havens' against racism
California state Superintendent Tony Thurmond is among state and district leaders condemning the killing of George Floyd and saying schools must to do more to address racial bias.
By Linda Jacobson • Updated June 2, 2020 -
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Deep DiveProjects cap school year disrupted by coronavirus and defined by remote learning
Teachers dedicated to the project-based approach have found distance learning brings "a larger range of what you’re willing to work through."
By Linda Jacobson • June 1, 2020 -
Hoping to stave learning loss, some districts allow students to retain devices over summer
Students having devices in hand when school begins in the fall will also make it easier to begin remotely if necessary.
By Shawna De La Rosa • June 1, 2020 -
'A different kind of horrific' for K-12 as states anticipate revenue shortfalls
Less than half of states have warned districts about shortfalls, but researchers suggest districts plan now for budget cuts or face steeper impacts in the fall.
By Naaz Modan • May 29, 2020 -
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Survey: Lower-income students struggling with remote learning
Lower-income parents are 10 times more likely to say their child is doing little or no remote learning, with 13% reporting they lack devices or home internet.
By Shawna De La Rosa • May 29, 2020 -
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Poll: 20% of teachers unlikely to return in fall
Four in 10 teachers in a USA Today/Ipsos survey opposed returning to the classroom before a coronavirus vaccine is available.
By Shawna De La Rosa • May 28, 2020 -
Amended Verizon deal expands broadband access in California districts
The move follows Verizon's April commitment to a discounted rate on internet connectivity for up to 250,000 underserved students in the state.
By Roger Riddell • May 28, 2020 -
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High expectations for summer programs as learning gaps predicted to grow
Advocates and researchers are emphasizing the role of remediation and enrichment in mitigating learning loss as "three months away from school has stretched to six."
By Linda Jacobson • May 28, 2020 -
Reports: Early inclusion strategies shape students' perception of math
Contextualizing math in students' lives can help them make connections that support ongoing success.
By Shawna De La Rosa • May 27, 2020 -
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Pandemic flips CTE models, but not without challenges
Navigating career learning programs, which require hands-on experiences, has been particularly difficult as districts reconsider remote learning curricula.
By Shawna De La Rosa • May 27, 2020 -
Breaking down complex material can make high school curriculum digestible
A 12th-grade English teacher suggests going back to the basics and simplifying tasks can help students tackle big ideas and ensure they get support.
By Lauren Barack • May 27, 2020
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