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3 strategies for easing wary students, families back into in-person learning
Though President Joe Biden and teacher union heads have set expectations for a full reopening in fall, school leaders still face barriers to buy-in.
By Katie Navarra • June 3, 2021 -
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Lessons In Leadership: 4 district leaders share advice for addressing burnout
As several spring resignations nationwide illustrate, the toll of an unprecedented year of disruption is being felt at all levels of K-12.
By Roger Riddell • June 2, 2021 -
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TrendlineTeacher and Staff Challenges
Federal policy changes are further complicating K-12 workforce challenges exacerbated by the pandemic, adding to debate over what’s needed to keep teachers and staff in the profession or bring them back.
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Report: Schools should direct students toward a valuable resource — their peers
A new Christensen Institute report shares the importance of peer-to-peer connections and how schools can facilitate models for productive relationships.
By Kara Arundel • June 2, 2021 -
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Deep DiveWhy having too many or too few special education students matters
With a predicted rise in the number of referrals, schools should have tiered supports in place and monitor for inappropriate identifications.
By Kara Arundel • June 1, 2021 -
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Professional learning communities crucial to build school culture around diversity, inclusion
PLCs can provide opportunities for participants to speak and listen from the heart, accept feedback and create change, an education coach suggests.
By Shawna De La Rosa • May 28, 2021 -
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OpinionTo meaningfully address learning loss, schools must use federal funds to reform education
A former chief academic officer for Delaware writes that achieving long-term results from relief funding will require a comprehensive rethinking of how school works.
By Michael Watson • May 27, 2021 -
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NAEP: 4th grade science scores drop, 8th and 12th grade remain steady
Racial and gender performance gaps have narrowed since 2009, driven by improving scores from female and Black and Hispanic students.
By Kara Arundel • May 26, 2021 -
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Deep DiveDecoding the Divide: Pandemic highlights struggles, silver linings of digital special education
Virtual learning led to stronger school-family partnerships, but some students with disabilities couldn't access individualized services from home.
By Kara Arundel • May 25, 2021 -
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Deep DiveDecoding the Divide: How COVID-19 thrust a long-widening digital gap into the spotlight
The pandemic forced emergency investment to connect all students to digital learning opportunities, but holes remain in access and training.
By Roger Riddell • May 25, 2021 -
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Decoding the Divide: The struggle to make 21st century learning equitable for all students
A year of unprecedented disruption prompted significant investment to expand digital equity, but gaps persist in a number of areas.
By Roger Riddell , Naaz Modan , Kara Arundel • May 25, 2021 -
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Taking time to hear teachers' concerns crucial to encouraging, retaining them
The strain of the coronavirus pandemic has left many educators feeling burnt out, leading many to leave the profession or take leaves of absence.
By Shawna De La Rosa • May 24, 2021 -
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States delay federal aid distribution, hampering district budgeting, programs
Delays have been especially noticeable in ESSER I and II, impacting plans for summer school and leaving superintendents to fly blind when budgeting.
By Naaz Modan • May 21, 2021 -
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Baltimore brings community into curriculum adoption process
Surveys, focus groups and teacher Feedback Cafés helped build buy-in for new inclusive English Language Arts curriculum.
By Kara Arundel • May 21, 2021 -
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Florida district leaders share best practices from a year of reopened schools
For many administrators, the return to classrooms drove home the importance of tech, in-person instruction, flexibility and communication.
By Dayna Straehley • May 20, 2021 -
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Census Bureau: 2019 had largest annual ed spending increase in a decade
Historical spending trends may be helpful as school systems focus on the appropriate, equitable allocation of emergency relief funding.
By Kara Arundel • May 20, 2021 -
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Leaders detail approaches to assessing students' academic, mental health needs
Participants in a Tuesday webinar said making data collection purposeful can help schools differentiate and accelerate learning.
By Kara Arundel • May 19, 2021 -
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How are districts planning to spend American Rescue Plan funds?
Considering relief funds will last approximately three years, superintendents are anticipating a fiscal cliff and being strategic with investments.
By Naaz Modan • May 18, 2021 -
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OpinionSchool districts must learn from history, not repeat it
A former superintendent writes that understanding a crisis like Hurricane Katrina can help schools build back better from COVID-19.
By Robert Avossa • May 18, 2021 -
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Sponsored by BD"Testing" has a whole new meaning in schools amid COVID-19
Amid the many questions K-12 educators have around COVID-19 testing and the safety of its institutions, Dr. Charles Cooper of BD, a leading global medical technology company, shared his knowledge on the topic.
May 17, 2021 -
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Teacher shortages stymie plans for expanded, enhanced summer programs
Districts with robust summer plans and not enough staff should consider working with community partners to help supplement offerings.
By Kara Arundel • May 14, 2021 -
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Playbook offers strategies for recruiting, retaining diverse teaching workforce
The Teaching Profession Playbook was developed by 26 organizations to urge states and districts to consider systemic changes to prevent teacher shortages.
By Kara Arundel • May 13, 2021 -
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As schools prepare for gas shortage, some go remote or cancel activities
While some are monitoring the situation, other schools have already shut down to avoid potential impacts on students' and teachers' abilities to travel.
By Naaz Modan • May 12, 2021 -
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OpinionSchool safety should begin with proactive measures
A former director of the U.S. Secret Service urges a focus on mental health, social-emotional wellbeing and recognizing early warning signs.
By Mark Sullivan • May 11, 2021 -
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Will K-12 schools require COVID-19 vaccination for students?
As school leaders debate their vaccine approaches, they should first understand their state and local policies.
By Kara Arundel • Updated May 10, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Eastern Oregon University OnlineStudents need a mindful role model: Practicing mindfulness in the classroom to build student mental health
Here are three important ways teachers who model mindfulness can deliver benefits to today's students.
May 10, 2021
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