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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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TrendlineInfrastructure & School Operations
With a new presidential administration and potential funding changes on the way, schools face an array of challenges in day-to-day operations.
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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.
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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.
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PROMISING PRACTICESPromising Practices: New Hampshire partnerships support students with vision impairments
The program seeks to reduce teacher shortages and improve services to students who are blind or have low vision.
By Kara Arundel • May 7, 2021 -
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After 'dramatic paradigm shift' for districts, more Title IX changes expected
Less than a year after an overhaul one district leader called "a Frankenstein's monster of confusion" for districts, what might a new round of changes bring?
By Naaz Modan • May 6, 2021 -
Chicago schools chief resigns, completing trifecta in nation's largest districts
Janice Jackson's departure follows those of New York City's Richard Carranza and Los Angeles' Austin Beutner in recent months.
By Roger Riddell • May 3, 2021 -
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California groups urge schools to make a 'restorative restart' this fall
Use stimulus funding and the momentum for reform to close opportunity and academic gaps, the framework for equitable practices recommends.
By Kara Arundel • April 30, 2021 -
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Will the class of 2021 have 'normal' senior celebrations?
Though some school systems remain wary of gatherings like proms and graduations, many are cautiously planning with ample safety measures.
By Katie Navarra • April 28, 2021 -
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Q&A // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPLessons In Leadership: Texas superintendent stresses importance of speaking to people’s hearts
Klein Independent School District's Jenny McGown says clear, transparent and empathetic messaging has been crucial during the pandemic.
By Roger Riddell • April 27, 2021 -
Using school data to tell a story can be crucial to gain buy-in
An administrator suggests numbers are more meaningful when presented in a relatable, compelling context, though adjusting for the audience is also key.
By Shawna De La Rosa • April 26, 2021 -
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3 strategies for improving school safety amid classroom returns
School violence often increases after long breaks, but as students return to in-person learning, administrators can take steps to prevent it.
By Naaz Modan • April 22, 2021
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