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Report: SEL programs benefit from partnerships, adults' skills
Research from RAND Corp. and the Wallace Foundation highlights barriers to successful out-of-school time program implementation.
By Naaz Modan • Oct. 21, 2020 -
Ed Dept civil rights data shows restraint, seclusion, sexual assault on the rise
We examined the latest Civil Rights Data Collection release, covering the 2017-18 school year, and found four key takeaways for K-12 ed leaders.
By Kara Arundel • Oct. 20, 2020 -
3 COVID-19 education trends set to persist post-pandemic
While the coronavirus has caused hardships, some K-12 practices born from the virus have the potential to enhance outcomes and school operations.
By Kara Arundel • Oct. 19, 2020 -
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Sponsored by Ancestry®Ancestry is providing free resources for educators and parents
Teachers can sign up for a free Ancestry® World Explorer membership, which can help enrich curriculum around events and milestones throughout history.
Oct. 19, 2020 -
How a team of instructional coaches helps turn around low-performing schools
The Focused School Support initiative works with teachers to improve during a two- to three-year intervention period, providing targeted, multi-tiered support.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 19, 2020 -
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CDC: Schools should prioritize COVID testing for symptomatic staff, students
Testing of asymptomatic staff and students should also be considered where transmission risk is higher, the agency now advises.
By Kara Arundel • Oct. 16, 2020 -
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Connectivity gap persists for at least 300K California students
Research shows device supply chain backlogs and lack of home high-speed internet hinder remote learning for millions of students nationwide.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 16, 2020 -
Helping student-athletes navigate recruitment amid canceled seasons
High school athletics staff have long been integral in connecting players with colleges. This year, their role is paramount.
By Katie Navarra • Oct. 15, 2020 -
What does a district court ruling mean for future right-to-education cases?
The judge ruled the case against Rhode Island "highlights a deep flaw" in national education priorities for "others who have the power" to address.
By Naaz Modan • Oct. 15, 2020 -
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Project-based learning can be more engaging, but remote spaces provide challenges
One curriculum designer suggests providing office hours and collaboration rooms are among keys to remote PBL success.
By Lauren Barack • Oct. 14, 2020 -
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Q&ACurricular Counsel: Collaboration, critical thinking more difficult to build amid COVID-19
Suburban Chicago administrator Maureen McAbee says ongoing PD helps, but balancing foundational skills with "box" curricula remains challenging.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 14, 2020 -
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4 ways to weave 100 years of women's suffrage into curricula
As November marks the centennial of the 19th Amendment, current events offer learning opportunities ahead of this year's election.
By Lauren Barack • Oct. 14, 2020 -
Secondary school suspensions cost some districts over a year of instruction
A new report suggests schools should replace exclusionary discipline practices with programs promoting positive behaviors and SEL supports.
By Kara Arundel • Oct. 14, 2020 -
How to detect mental health issues in remote students
Virtual learning makes finding problems tricky for educators, one psychologist writes, though signs of mental distress remain the same.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 14, 2020 -
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Hotlines fill tech, homework help gaps for teachers, parents during distance ed
One state's department of education partnered with a local nonprofit to provide these resources statewide.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 13, 2020 -
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Dipping enrollment, funding implications worrying district leaders
Following a 15-year growth trend, districts of all kinds are seeing declining student populations in early reporting, spelling potential finance trouble.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 13, 2020 -
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Sponsored by Rosetta Stone®Familiar frameworks can help educators develop longer-term remote learning plans
When developing a longer-term remote learning plan, it's more important than ever to rely on proven frameworks and instructional strategies.
Oct. 13, 2020 -
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Deep DiveEd leaders say finances, politics remain hurdles in COVID-19 response
An Ed Dive: K-12 survey finds administrators nationwide meeting essential needs, but fatigued by limited resources and inconsistent messaging.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 12, 2020 -
Fewer students to take NAEP due to COVID-19 challenges
Lack of funds for personal protective equipment and extra staff to administer exams are contributing to proposed changes for the 2021 testing cycle.
By Kara Arundel • Oct. 12, 2020 -
Study Guide: IEPs and special education during COVID-19
The pandemic has proved particularly challenging when it comes to providing legally required "free appropriate public education" for special needs students.
By Education Dive: K-12 Staff • Oct. 9, 2020 -
27 districts join Century Foundation school integration effort
Lack of progress diversifying student populations is the motive behind the grassroots effort to develop and share best practices among partners.
By Kara Arundel • Oct. 9, 2020 -
Social media use in distance learning raises privacy concerns
Privacy advocates suggest the practice could contribute to both equity gaps and ethical questions.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 8, 2020 -
3 steps for integrating art into other classes
A history teacher outlines ways educators can use art works as a teaching tool for another subject.
By Lauren Barack • Oct. 7, 2020 -
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Million Girls Moonshot aims to bring 1M girls into school STEM programs
The effort will pull together tech companies, government organizations and other stakeholders to provide grants, access to resources and STEM mentors.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 7, 2020 -
Hurricanes, wildfires, COVID-19: Emergency tactics guiding administrators in turbulent times
Leaders say they've learned new communication and engagement strategies by navigating multiple crises schools can't always plan for.
By Naaz Modan • Oct. 7, 2020
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