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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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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 -
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Educators are exploring a variety of strategies to improve students’ learning experiences while continuing to navigate ongoing political disputes.
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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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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 -
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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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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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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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 -
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State ed chiefs rethinking accountability during COVID-19
Using old models is a "bridge too far" for 2020-21, one expert said, and an unprecedented year could mean performance and goal expectations overhauls.
By Naaz Modan • 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 -
IEPs altered to reflect distance learning service changes, but at cost to schools
Special educators say they are burdened with more paperwork and seek more guidance on replicating in-person services to distance learning formats.
By Kara Arundel • Oct. 6, 2020 -
State ed chiefs ponder coronavirus-era assessment challenges, solutions
Difficulties in proctoring valid and equitable summative assessments raise the potential for nontraditional approaches to measure learning in 2020-21.
By Kara Arundel • Oct. 6, 2020 -
Survey: School libraries adjust to continue services, support teachers and students
Research from a school librarians association finds half plan to continue services through carts, and 64% will continue or add remote library activities.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 5, 2020 -
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Deep DiveHow schools are navigating privacy concerns in COVID-19 contact tracing
The spread of tech solutions and politicization of the virus creates murky territory where one administrator says, "You're damned if you do, and you're damned if you don't."
By Natalie Gross • Oct. 5, 2020 -
Report: Tutoring by teachers, staff leads to greater academic improvement
General tutoring can advance students from the 50th to the 66th percentile, according to the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab, adding to its potential as a COVID slide solution.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 2, 2020 -
5 school leaders' expert advice for aspiring administrators
Ed leaders say problem-solving skills, empathy and building mentorship networks can propel prospective administrators to top school positions.
By Kara Arundel • Oct. 1, 2020 -
District budgets, expenses in flux while in-person learning remains uncertain
Districts nationwide are taking measures to cut costs and incentivize in-person instruction, and experts say budget tumult is likely throughout the school year.
By Naaz Modan • Oct. 1, 2020
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