School Models: Page 35
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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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OpinionAlternative 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 -
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From AI to quantum physics, STEM learning opportunities in K-12 are expanding to keep pace with related fields.
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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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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 -
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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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Sponsored by NewselaPlanning 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.
May 17, 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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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 -
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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 -
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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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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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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 4, 2021 -
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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 3, 2021 -
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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 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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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 -
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Can school nurses be the link between student health and academic gains?
Indiana-based non-profit Paramount Health Data Project aims to provide schools with strong health data to inform financial and academic decisions.
By Kara Arundel • April 27, 2021 -
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5 qualities of effective in-school tutoring programs
High-impact tutoring programs are designed to be equitable, accelerate learning and engage students, experts said during a Tuesday webinar.
By Kara Arundel • April 23, 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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How can curriculum reflect the importance of mental health in returns to school?
Refocusing what class time looks like, with more emphasis on SEL aspects of curriculum and rebuilding a sense of community, may be key.
By Lauren Barack • April 21, 2021 -
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Opinion
Closing the enrichment gap matters now more than ever
Officials from The Primary School detail how the pandemic has widened the gap in available learning opportunities beyond core curriculum.
By Meredith Liu and Vida Amanat • April 21, 2021 -
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Data: 9th-grade on-track rates trend higher in 4x4 scheduling models
An analysis shows 74% of freshmen in schools with 4x4 or similar models were more likely to be on-track to graduate, compared to 63% in non-4x4 schools.
By Roger Riddell • April 16, 2021
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