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

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

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

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

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

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 Naaz Modan • March 31, 2020

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

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

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

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 Naaz Modan • March 27, 2020

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

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

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

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

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 Naaz Modan • 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

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

Bus drivers, support staff onboard to serve meals and smiles during coronavirus closings

Districts are getting creative to retain bus drivers and support staff, and the effort is turning out to be beneficial for the workers and students.

By Natalie Gross • March 25, 2020

Organizations team up to advise administrators on privacy rights in coronavirus era

A white paper from Future of Privacy Forum and AASA explains how to inform the community about COVID-19 cases without revealing identifiable details.

By Shawna De La Rosa • March 24, 2020

'We're not turning anyone away': How some districts are feeding students during coronavirus outbreak

With schools closed, nutrition staff and volunteers in districts like LAUSD are devising plans and mobilizing to distribute meals to students and families.

By Linda Jacobson , Naaz Modan • March 23, 2020