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    New York school districts must continue online learning through spring breaks

    While educators are being asked to forego the break to facilitate remote learning amid coronavirus closures, New York City teachers will still get April 9-12 to observe religious holidays.

    By Shawna De La Rosa • April 3, 2020
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    Hiring teachers remotely? Recruiters share 5 lessons from virtual job fairs

    Even when restrictions on group gatherings are lifted, more districts will likely incorporate tech and video into the hiring process.

    By Linda Jacobson • April 2, 2020
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    Educators are exploring a variety of strategies to improve students’ learning experiences while continuing to navigate ongoing political disputes.

    By K-12 Dive staff
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    Survey: Teachers support school closures, worry about students falling behind

    With predictions that closures could continue or return in fall, teacher feedback will provide districts direction on improving virtual learning support over time, experts say.

    By Linda Jacobson • April 2, 2020
  • Public TV stations pitch in to deliver ed content during coronavirus shutdowns

    In Los Angeles, Superintendent Austin Beutner has asked three stations to work with an instructional team to develop standards-based content that includes rigorous lesson plans.

    By Shawna De La Rosa • April 1, 2020
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    Remote instruction presents opportunity to empower self-directed learning skills

    A former teacher and administrator encourages educators and parents now facilitating that role to allot more time for self-discovery.

    By Lauren Barack • April 1, 2020
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    Teachers can help ease parents into new role as educators

    Experts say structure, consistency, positive reinforcement and tying learning to everyday skills and activities are key.

    By Shawna De La Rosa • April 1, 2020
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    College enrollment data can be 'affirming' and guide improvements in K-12

    StudentTracker for High Schools has roughly 13,000 subscribers. Some school leaders are trying to make the most of the data on where their graduates go.

    By Linda Jacobson • April 1, 2020
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    Ready for what? Postsecondary data on school report cards remains mixed bag

    The Every Student Succeeds Act expects states to report college enrollment data when available. Which ones provide the most information on graduates?

    By Linda Jacobson • April 1, 2020
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    Improving academic outcomes for emergent bilingual students

    Find out how educators can help improve academic outcomes for their emergent bilinguals in 6 steps.

    April 1, 2020
  • States ease high school graduation requirements as coronavirus closures extend

    More states are offering flexibilities around elective and even core credits to ensure seniors get their diplomas and move on to college despite closures.

    By March 31, 2020
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    Teachers strategize to keep English learners engaged during COVID-19 crisis

    Shutdowns can be an especially overwhelming change for students who have recently immigrated, but educators are taking steps to ensure inclusion.

    By Shawna De La Rosa • March 31, 2020
  • Coronavirus closures present districts opportunities to rethink schedules

    The learning loss likely to result from widespread extended school closures may necessitate a rethinking of the daily schedule when classes resume.

    By Shawna De La Rosa • March 30, 2020
  • Educators continue SEL support during coronavirus closures

    Communicating online or via phone can help calm fears and boost learning while students are out of school for weeks or even months, educators say. 

    By Shawna De La Rosa • March 30, 2020
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    Project-based learning should fit the projects: Bridging cultural relevance and pedagogy

    Educators have a responsibility to ensure students' starting point "is engagement with content that’s grounded in a personal place," writes charter school leader Robert S. Harvey.

    By Robert S. Harvey • March 30, 2020
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    Wi-Fi and hotspots 'still won't work' for rural districts lacking connectivity

    While coronavirus-related closures have renewed the push to close the connectivity gap for rural communities, those initiatives are “disconnected” from the reality on the ground, superintendents say.

    By March 27, 2020
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    FBI: Online learning raises risks of sexual exploitation

    As coronavirus forces a widespread embrace of virtual learning, the agency is urging parents and educators to teach students about risks and the signs.

    By Shawna De La Rosa • March 27, 2020
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    Teaching SEL: Powering up students with social & emotional know-how

    What do Social and Emotional Learning and Executive Function have in common?

    By Sucheta Kamath, Founder & CEO, ExQ® • March 27, 2020
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    PreparED: First-year principal aims for some stability during 'alarming' uncertainty

    Prince George’s County Public Schools’ David Brown spends the closure holding remote coaching sessions with teachers, drawing support from other new school leaders, and reading to students via a live-streaming app. 

    By Linda Jacobson • March 26, 2020
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    Report highlights need for new early ed public funding model as demand grows amid coronavirus crisis

    A New America analysis envisions a financing system in which families pay roughly 40% of program costs for children from birth to age 5 and public funding covers about $82 billion.

    By Linda Jacobson • March 26, 2020
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    Survey: College and career supports for students vary across and within schools

    In a RAND Corp. survey, principals chose “staffing constraints and time” as the top two reasons students might not receive sufficient support.

    By Linda Jacobson • March 26, 2020
  • Ed leaders: CARES Act's $13.5B for K-12 coronavirus relief 'not enough'

    Language in the federal aid package that passed the Senate unanimously​ Wednesday night could result in districts feeling little to no net benefit, according to experts. 

    By Updated March 27, 2020
  • Ensuring e-learning equity takes time

    A New Hampshire elementary teacher advises easing into remote learning as much as possible for the sake of students and educators alike.

    By Lauren Barack • March 25, 2020
  • LAUSD authorizes $100M to close digital divide amid coronavirus closures

    As the pandemic forces learning online, Verizon has entered a deal to help the district provide free wireless access to students who do not have it.

    By Shawna De La Rosa • March 25, 2020
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    Detroit schools pare food distribution after positive COVID-19 tests

    Following staff testing positive for coronavirus, the district is scaling back the number of distribution sites and issuing meals in bulk two days a week instead of five.

    By Shawna De La Rosa • March 25, 2020
  • Pandemic could lead to 'major upheaval' in school district budgets

    Protecting reserves and avoiding promotions are two steps leaders can take to prepare for a drop in revenue, experts say.

    By Linda Jacobson • March 25, 2020