School Models: Page 2

Career pathways expand opportunities for all high-schoolers

CTE has regained traction in recent years as policymakers and ed leaders have recognized every student's goal shouldn't necessarily be college.

By Shawna De La Rosa • June 11, 2021

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 03, 2021

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Professional Development

Personalized learning experiences aren't just a goal for the classroom anymore — they're highly sought out for PD over traditional sit-and-get seminars. And there's no shortage of topics to cover.

By K-12 Dive staff

Poll: Majority of parents want children in-person, but would like options

Respondents also want to see relief funding prioritized for tech and internet access, support for students with disabilities and meal programs. 

By Naaz Modan • June 03, 2021

Reading tutors help prepare early learners for kindergarten

Shevrin Jones, executive director of Florida's Reading Corps, says reading is the one foundation for children that can't be overlooked.

By Kara Arundel • June 02, 2021

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 02, 2021

Deep Dive

Why 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 01, 2021

Opinion

To 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

Opinion

Alternative assessment approaches can boost creativity, educators' insights into student learning

Van Andel Institute for Education Director Terra Tarango shares five alternative approaches educators can use to move beyond pencil-and-paper.

By Terra Tarango • May 26, 2021

Deep Dive

Decoding 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

Deep Dive

Decoding 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

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

Report: Transformative education should include anti-racist commitments

Post-pandemic recovery must include reforms for student-centered experiences that eliminate biases and deficit-based mindsets, a think tank explains.

By Kara Arundel • May 25, 2021

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

Sponsored by Newsela

Planning for learning recovery? Start with learning science.

Before the pandemic, only half of students reported feeling engaged in school. Read more about how we can create the conditions for students to learn best.

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

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

Pandemic pivot: How a CTE high school spread SEL across curriculum

Instead of pausing its SEL program during the pandemic, New York's Business Technology Early College High School expanded student and parent outreach.

By Kara Arundel • May 12, 2021

Study: New Jersey early childhood program's benefits stretch to 10th grade

The Abbott Preschool Program improved long-term achievement in language/literacy, math and science, in addition to lowering grade retention.

By Shawna De La Rosa • May 10, 2021

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 at 6:08 p.m.

Promising 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 07, 2021

States, districts debate whether to end remote learning option

The 2021-22 school year will likely be a transition year during which districts will start to phase out their locally created remote learning models.

By Kara Arundel • May 04, 2021

Colorado district's CBE approach may offer solutions to address learning gaps

Researchers and district officials shared recommendations for adopting competency-based and personalized approaches in the return from COVID-19.

By Dayna Straehley • May 03, 2021

Can $800M help reconnect homeless students with schools?

The American Rescue Plan allots funds to locate and assist the 1.5 million students experiencing homelessness as schools push to reconnect with students missing from remote learning.

By Shawna De La Rosa • May 03, 2021

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

American Families Plan caps Biden's first 100 days with pre-K proposal

President Joe Biden's call for a $309 billion investment to offer free preschool and two years of community college is part of his Build Back Better agenda.

By Kara Arundel • April 29, 2021