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Report: 67% of schools lack recommended connectivity speed
But the median bandwidth per student grew by 37.6% last year, and the cost of providing it dropped by 18%, according to Connected Nation.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 23, 2020 -
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Amid school reopenings, COVID-19 liability protection a mounting concern
Insurance companies are extending coverage to include COVID-19, but the price tag can be considerable.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 20, 2020 -
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TrendlineThe impact of the coronavirus on e-learning
A year disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic forced public schools to embrace e-learning virtually overnight. We're keeping this page up to date with the latest ed tech trends and developments.
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Study: School violence boosts transfers among higher-income students
Student turnover is a cause for concern among administrators, and mobility is linked with lower student performance, research shows.
By Naaz Modan • Nov. 19, 2020 -
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Q&AStudent voice changed a high-schooler's life. It now drives his leadership as a superintendent
Gregory Hutchings said his Virginia district is raising student voice, rethinking assessment, auditing policies and more to boost equity for students of color.
By Naaz Modan • Nov. 19, 2020 -
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Sponsored by GoToAssist5 predictions for post-pandemic K-12 IT support
In a world besieged by a pandemic, school districts must juggle distance and hybrid learning. So what’s in store for school tech support in 2021 and beyond?
By Marie Ruzzo, Marketing Director, Support Solutions at LogMeIn • Nov. 19, 2020 -
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Deep Dive4 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 -
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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 -
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 -
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Can SpaceX satellite tech bridge the homework gap?
Looking to solve an ongoing remote hurdle experienced by many schools, a Texas district is piloting the company's Starlink tech to provide high-speed home internet to rural students and teachers.
By Kara Arundel • Nov. 18, 2020 -
What does Biden have planned for K-12?
The national policy director for the president-elect's campaign recently outlined Biden's thoughts on reopening, PPE funding, school police and more.
By Naaz Modan • Nov. 18, 2020 -
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Deep Dive3 ways K-12 schools can evolve post-pandemic
With COVID-19 creating a scenario where "things a year ago that seemed impossible are not," educators and advocates see a system ripe for change.
By Kara Arundel • Nov. 17, 2020 -
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ColumnFast Forward: States' accountability changes may impact school designations, improvement timelines
Many states are hesitating on high-stakes accountability for 2020-21, and its return may look vastly different than initially configured under ESSA.
By Naaz Modan • Nov. 16, 2020 -
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Districts lack 'comprehensive' plans to address learning loss this fall, analysis finds
Researchers and educators have stressed the need for assessment data to inform personalized instruction this school year.
By Naaz Modan • Nov. 16, 2020 -
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Teacher mentoring still adds PD value in remote learning
Taking mentor programs virtual may be challenging, but scheduling flexibility and opportunities for otherwise impossible pairings can pay off, experts say.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 16, 2020 -
Lack of extracurriculars hurts school engagement during pandemic
To adhere to social distancing, schools can pivot to online-friendly options like esports, chess or chorus to keep students and adults invested.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 13, 2020 -
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Deep Dive'Relationships matter': Remote learning places new hurdles in fight against chronic absenteeism
Schools are employing a variety of tactics — including coaches, phone calls and dance parties at lunch — to boost attendance in virtual environments, but defining students' "presence" remains a challenge.
By Natalie Gross • Nov. 12, 2020 -
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Deep DiveSchool communities largely embrace masks despite lawsuits
Among lawsuit claims are that students asked to attend virtual learning for not following mask rules are subjected to a "separate and unequal" education.
By Kara Arundel • Nov. 12, 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 -
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Q&A
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 -
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 -
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Deep DiveWhat do leading K-12 organizations expect from a Biden presidency?
Feelings are mixed, but hope remains as to how much Joe Biden may be able to impact areas like IDEA, COVID-19 relief for schools and civil rights.
By Naaz Modan , Kara Arundel • Nov. 11, 2020 -
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State ballot measures' impacts on K-12 schools
Taxes on newly legalized recreational marijuana are expected to boost funding in several states, while Montana is bracing for school gun control controversy.
By Naaz Modan • Nov. 11, 2020 -
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CCSSO eyes possibility of K-12 relief bill during lame duck Congress
The organization also expressed hope Congress will back special ed funding increases, universal pre-K initiatives and student mental health needs.
By Kara Arundel • Nov. 10, 2020 -
How Oregon schools used a $19M grant to upgrade energy efficiency
Ventilation retrofits, adopting LEDs instead of fluorescent bulbs and replacing roofs are among sustainability projects that can raise a building's "energy IQ."
By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 9, 2020 -
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Biden is president-elect: What could it mean for K-12?
The president-elect supports more federal funding for Title I schools and district coronavirus responses, boosting teacher pay, revamping Title IX and more.
By Naaz Modan • Nov. 7, 2020
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