School Models: Page 31


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    CDC recommends quarantines for unvaccinated students, staff

    The updated safety guidance came as the White House announced new initiatives for schools to encourage vaccinations.

    By Aug. 6, 2021
  • Report: Bullying, cyberbullying fell as much as 40% in pandemic learning

    Research from the Annenberg Institute at Brown University suggests those numbers may rebound as students begin interacting face-to-face again.

    By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 4, 2021
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    Learning Loss

    Our latest K-12 Dive Trendline takes a closer look at how educators are addressing learning loss, as well as achievement trends and developments. 

    By K-12 Dive staff
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    Summer Reading: COVID-19's impact on ed tech, connectivity

    The past year and a half led to seismic shifts in efforts to address digital equity gaps and integrate tech in learning.

    Aug. 2, 2021
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    How can school leaders support new teachers amid fall returns?

    The new academic year will continue to bring unique challenges as COVID-19's impacts loom in school communities.

    By July 29, 2021
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    PROMISING PRACTICES

    Promising Practices: High schools, communities set visions for reforms

    A grant program helped support initiatives like "Portraits of a Graduate," setting priorities for skills necessary for college and career success.

    By July 27, 2021
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    Summer Reading: Reacclimating for in-person learning

    For many students, the COVID-19 pandemic took a significant personal toll that will require additional social-emotional supports amid classroom returns.

    July 26, 2021
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    'We don't have big goals': Leaders call for ed transformation after COVID-19

    Legislators and policymakers at a Reagan Institute event said bipartisanship needed for impactful change has been hard to come by.

    By July 23, 2021
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    Report: 'Startling differences' in teacher licensure pass rates among states

    Data suggests quality and effectiveness can also vary widely between high-performing institutions and low-performing institutions in the same state.

    By July 22, 2021
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    How can schools raise ownership of student mental health supports?

    Panelists in a virtual session of the Special Education Legislative Summit suggested four best practices for limiting the outsourcing of these services.

    By July 22, 2021
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    Should districts rethink credit recovery?

    Pandemic remote learning provided a clearer picture that online credit recovery may not be the best fit for all students.

    By Shawna De La Rosa • July 21, 2021
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    Tiered supports in special education can help address crisis recovery in reopenings

    Multi-tiered systems of support can improve interventions for students, staff and families, said Office of Special Education Programs conference panelists.

    By July 20, 2021
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    NPC 2021: New Jersey school builds police relationship to curb exclusionary discipline

    Cherry Hill High School West trained staff members in restorative justice approaches so conflicts can be addressed through dialogue and reflection.

    By July 19, 2021
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    NPC 2021: How SEL can help raise high school reading achievement

    Relationship-building moments may seem like they take time from instruction but can be just as important to literacy and overall learning, panelists said.

    By July 16, 2021
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    North Carolina district recruits tutors from local colleges to address learning loss

    While research shows tutoring can be effective in addressing learning gaps, it can also be expensive and is often distributed inequitably.

    By Shawna De La Rosa • July 14, 2021
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    Texting interventions increased during the pandemic, but are they worth the investment?

    A new study questions the effects of parental texting programs on outcomes and suggests negative impacts in other parental involvement areas.

    By July 14, 2021
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    Lessons learned from pandemic can continue strengthening parent communication

    Starting the year off with strong communication is essential, and the increased presence of tech may also require ongoing parent training sessions.

    By Shawna De La Rosa • July 12, 2021
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    In guidance shift, CDC recommends universal masking in schools

    CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said the change was "not a welcomed piece of news" and "not a decision that was taken lightly."

    By Updated July 27, 2021
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    Final 2021 NAEP School Survey finds 2% of schools remain fully remote

    Geographic and racial differences emerged in federal data of in-person instruction across the U.S. 

    By July 9, 2021
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    Challenges, benefits of keeping school devices in students' hands over summer

    Maintaining access to educational content over summer boosts equity, but there are also major tech management considerations and costs.

    By July 9, 2021
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    With majority of students unvaccinated, schools mull fall COVID-19 measures

    Despite low vaccination rates in those under 17, no states are taking measures to require the vaccine for school attendance.

    By Shawna De La Rosa • July 6, 2021
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    ISTE 2021: District tech leaders share pandemic learning takeaways in 'bootcamp'

    The virtual discussion ranged from new approaches for distributing and managing devices to the silver linings of the past 18 months.

    By July 1, 2021
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    ISTE 2021: Teachers share pandemic 'aha' moments and how they'll apply them

    Educators in a Tuesday webinar discussed helping learners develop autonomy, deepening student relationships, and enhancing collaboration.

    By June 30, 2021
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    Strong cleaning protocols can boost fall returns to school

    Helping wary families feel safe about the return to full-time, in-person learning remains crucial to success in reopening.

    By Shawna De La Rosa • June 30, 2021
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    NCES: 3% school enrollment drop is largest decline in over two decades

    Numbers confirm enrollment dips were most pronounced in pre-K, making tracking those students all the more difficult for districts.

    By Updated June 29, 2021
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    After a year of distance learning, where are classroom design trends headed?

    Pandemic-era partitions and barriers will eventually come down, but the push toward more flexible, modern classrooms continues.

    By Shawna De La Rosa • June 23, 2021