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How one district built a comprehensive COVID-19 testing program in a month
A California district's successful school-based testing program benefited from partnerships with health and technology experts.
By Kara Arundel • Feb. 25, 2021 -
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4 strategies for building trust among families as schools reopen
Administrators say reopening is more than a science-based decision — it's also a matter of trust, especially for families of color.
By Naaz Modan • Feb. 24, 2021 -
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Stojkovic, Nenad. (2020). "Online teaching. Little girl working on the laptop." [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
TrendlineThe K-12 Dive Outlook on 2021
To help keep you in the loop, K-12 Dive has gathered our 2021 outlook coverage as a one-stop resource on the trends and leaders to watch in the months ahead.
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Discipline continues to adapt, evolve to pandemic learning
The trials of the past year are presenting new infractions alongside opportunities to revamp for more restorative, trauma-informed approaches.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 24, 2021 -
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Q&ALessons In Leadership: How a suburban Chicago district went 'all-in' with teacher training
Superintendent Ken Wallace credits strong student achievement and educator retention to a model that prioritizes experimentation, coaching and teacher leadership.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 23, 2021 -
Ed Dept: States must assess students, but with flexibilities
The department will allow conditions such as shortened tests, remote administration and extending testing windows into the 2021-22 school year.
By Kara Arundel • Feb. 23, 2021 -
EL assessment challenges remain despite testing flexibilities
In-person, socially distanced proficiency testing of English learners has been logistically complex, particularly for schools in all-remote or hybrid formats.
By Kara Arundel • Feb. 22, 2021 -
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Study: Increased internet access improves achievement, district finances
But strategic planning is also needed to mitigate the potential disciplinary consequences of expanding student internet access, researchers note.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 18, 2021 -
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Report: High-quality principals result in nearly 3 months additional learning annually
A webinar focused on new Wallace Foundation research discussed critical leadership skills in wake of COVID-19, which one expert said includes the ability to "reknit the school community."
By Naaz Modan • Feb. 17, 2021 -
Changing sports guidelines leave districts mulling options
Navigating multiple sets of guidelines alongside virus transmission rates can be an arduous task as pressure grows from some parents for athletics to return.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 16, 2021 -
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Ed Dept issues practical strategies alongside new CDC reopening guidance
In new reopening guidelines issued Friday, the CDC reiterated that vaccinations shouldn't be a prerequisite for safely returning to classrooms.
By Kara Arundel • Feb. 12, 2021 -
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Opinion5 strategies for ensuring educator professional development is 'all-in'
Ken Wallace, an Illinois district superintendent, shares tactics for developing and maintaining effective adult learning programs for educators.
By Ken Wallace • Feb. 10, 2021 -
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Culture that motivates teachers is crucial to school success
Experts say achievable goals and opportunities for collaboration are critical to avoid low morale and burnout that also impact student success.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 09, 2021 -
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4 effective leadership traits for the COVID-19 era and beyond
Future Ready Schools’ Brianna Hodges and Thomas C. Murray told FETC attendees impactful leaders establish trust and strive for inclusive programs.
By Kara Arundel • Feb. 08, 2021 -
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Ed Dept: Schools can't exit identification statuses in 2020-21
The department also said there would be an exception for comprehensive support and improvement schools under certain conditions.
By Naaz Modan • Feb. 04, 2021 -
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Promising Practices: How a network of male teachers of color expanded leadership opportunities
The Compton Male Teachers of Color Network is helping its district strengthen professional problem-solving skills and empower educators.
By Kara Arundel • Feb. 04, 2021 -
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Opinion4 questions to ask when committing to equity and anti-racism in schools
The tough considerations that lead to real and meaningful change begin with understanding your "why," two K-12 leaders write.
By Henry Turner and Lainie Rowell • Feb. 03, 2021 -
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Cardona pushes teacher vaccinations, school reopenings, LGBT rights in Senate hearing
Leaders from both parties suggested confirmation for President Joe Biden's nominee for education secretary, Miguel Cardona, would proceed quickly.
By Naaz Modan • Feb. 03, 2021 -
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3 summer program strategies to address learning loss, support emotional health
Despite logistical and funding hurdles, districts are using summer programs to try different instructional approaches and build community partnerships.
By Kara Arundel • Feb. 02, 2021 -
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Eliminating microaggressions key to creating a more equitable school culture
Developing an anti-racist school environment means re-examining policies and practices through the lens of equity, an administrator writes.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 01, 2021 -
A year into COVID-19, school leaders are still adapting as uncertainty persists
In light of concerns identified in a mid-year survey from NAESP, school and district leaders shared their perspectives about safety protocols, attendance issues, learning loss and more.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 29, 2021 -
4 areas of dispute districts must tackle for schools to reopen
As teachers union tensions rise, collaborating on areas of agreement and contention can move discussions toward compromise, say school labor experts.
By Kara Arundel • Jan. 27, 2021 -
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Chicago returns to fully remote learning as union, district fail to reach deal
Differences remain on key demands, and disciplinary action against teachers could still result in a strike that would cancel classes districtwide.
By Roger Riddell • UPDATED: Jan. 27, 2021 at 9:19 a.m. -
How is COVID-19 changing school discipline?
Long-standing school discipline practices were impacted by the pandemic. Here are some ways they have stayed the same and ways they are changing.
By Naaz Modan • Jan. 22, 2021 -
5 ways schools are addressing pandemic-induced mental health issues
Schools are strengthening student-parent-school relationships and improving mental health response coordination in reaction to COVID-19's toll on students and staff, among other things.
By Kara Arundel • Jan. 22, 2021 -
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Establishing decision-making framework critical in helping principals navigate difficult choices
Having a process to adapt and adjust to challenges, and knowing when to ask for help and accept it, is more critical than ever, one principal writes.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 21, 2021
