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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 -
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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 -
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 -
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 -
Higher ed partnerships expand high school curricular horizons
High school and college partnerships help students learn about next steps after graduating and provide guidance on higher ed success.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 30, 2020 -
Leading math instruction with deeper questions can boost student interest
Having students justify their steps helps develop greater conceptual understanding, a 9th-grade teacher writes.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 30, 2020 -
How IBM aims to support STEM pathways for Hispanic students
The tech giant is working with P-TECH schools and also launching a program to match 1,000 IBM employee mentors with students.
By Sheryl Estrada • Sept. 30, 2020 -
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McAllen, Texas, offers free communitywide Wi-Fi to bridge digital divide
The network's deployment comes on the heels of the McAllen Independent School District resuming classes Aug. 24, with plans to conduct remote learning for at least eight weeks.
By Chris Teale • Sept. 30, 2020 -
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Ed Dept: Schools can prioritize reopenings for students with disabilities
Schools cannot base reopenings on students' race, color or nationality, and may violate federal laws if limiting opportunities for SPED students.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 29, 2020 -
After-school programs struggle to meet demand, find funding during pandemic, surveys say
Programs served less low-income students in the spring and, in total, served about half as many children this summer than the last, according to surveys.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 29, 2020 -
States invest in datacasting to bridge the K-12 digital divide
The tech would allow students to receive instructional content in remote areas without internet and comes encrypted for data security.
By Naaz Modan • Sept. 28, 2020 -
Report: Pandemic could spur new school staffing approaches
Structuring teams based on teachers' skills, pursuits and more is one strategy to increase morale and retention, according to AIR.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 28, 2020 -
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Ed leaders share best practices for reopening schools
In a Wednesday Education Department webinar, five leaders shared how their schools are working to gain public confidence and expand in-person learning.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 25, 2020 -
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Survey: High school principals report whole-child focus during spring closures
Some saw lags providing services for ELL and special education students, and those in high-poverty schools struggled to maintain student contact.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 25, 2020 -
PE adapts for social distancing and virtual learning
Officials emphasize trauma-informed practices, equity, inclusion and accessibility in physical education and activity during the pandemic.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 24, 2020 -
Master Sgt. Hecht, Matt. (2020). [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Feds to ship 'millions of tests per week' to help schools stay open, official says
CDC Director Robert Redfield also said during the same Senate hearing Wednesday while young people are unlikely to get seriously sick, they are "major contributors" to COVID-19's spread.
By Naaz Modan • Sept. 23, 2020 -
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Study: Schools still struggle with distance learning, but key solutions are emerging
Analyses of 12 district and charter schools identified best practices and lessons learned, finding no one “right” way to perform distance learning.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 23, 2020 -
O'Connor, Josh. (2009). "Wildfire" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Wildfires and COVID-19: How schools are trying to heal trauma from a distance
Entire communities are suffering, and districts are at the center as they look to provide resources for students while employees deal with their own challenges.
By Naaz Modan • Sept. 23, 2020 -
Updated school psychology standards aim to curb shortages, create cohesive support systems
Amid heightened awareness of students' mental well-being, the NASP is promoting ideal service levels to meet academic, social and emotional needs.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 23, 2020 -
The play must go on: Moving arts ed forward during COVID-19
Schools are limited in ways to support performing arts instruction and stage events, but educators and associations have found ways to adapt opportunities in-person and online.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 22, 2020 -
Court rules ADA protected school nurses' advocacy for students with disabilities
The two Kentucky school employees clashed with school officials and parents over treatment for two students with diabetes.
By Lisa Burden • Sept. 22, 2020
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