School Models: Page 36
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How an innovative district went 'old school' in its remote, hybrid approaches
For one of Michigan's top districts, adapting an alternate take on a familiar component of traditional classrooms helped students acclimate to the change.
By Natalie Gross • Feb. 3, 2021 -
Opinion
4 questions to ask when committing to equity and anti-racism in schools
The tough considerations that lead to real and meaningful change begin with understanding your "why," two K-12 leaders write.
By Henry Turner and Lainie Rowell • Feb. 3, 2021 -
Trendline
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.
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Report: Students with historically higher absenteeism rates struggle most during COVID-19
New research offers recommendations for using past chronic absenteeism trends to better respond to pandemic challenges.
By Kara Arundel • Feb. 3, 2021 -
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3 summer program strategies to address learning loss, support emotional health
Despite logistical and funding hurdles, districts are using summer programs to try different instructional approaches and build community partnerships.
By Kara Arundel • Feb. 2, 2021 -
Eliminating microaggressions key to creating a more equitable school culture
Developing an anti-racist school environment means re-examining policies and practices through the lens of equity, an administrator writes.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 1, 2021 -
A year into COVID-19, school leaders are still adapting as uncertainty persists
In light of concerns identified in a mid-year survey from NAESP, school and district leaders shared their perspectives about safety protocols, attendance issues, learning loss and more.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 29, 2021 -
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Report: K-12 schools saw 66% jump in overall safety incidents in fall
A study of data from 4.5 million students found incidents concentrated across four categories, including suicide and harm to others, compared to last year.
By Naaz Modan • Jan. 28, 2021 -
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'COVID slide' research shows younger, lower-income students fared worst
Data comparing fall 2020 to fall 2019 shows low-income 4th- and 8th-grade students in 18 California districts declined 7% from the usual learning rate, and English learners showed 30% less growth.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 27, 2021 -
4 areas of dispute districts must tackle for schools to reopen
As teachers union tensions rise, collaborating on areas of agreement and contention can move discussions toward compromise, say school labor experts.
By Kara Arundel • Jan. 27, 2021 -
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As reopenings move forward, so do plans to maintain online learning options
With millions invested in distance learning infrastructure, some districts may approach the model as an in-house "school choice" option.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 26, 2021 -
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Promising Practices: How one district built online learning buy-in, engagement
A Texas district successfully implemented a comprehensive launch of resources for students, parents and teachers to boost engagement and effectiveness.
By Kara Arundel • Jan. 25, 2021 -
5 ways schools are addressing pandemic-induced mental health issues
Schools are strengthening student-parent-school relationships and improving mental health response coordination in reaction to COVID-19's toll on students and staff, among other things.
By Kara Arundel • Jan. 22, 2021 -
Will outdoor classroom momentum persist beyond COVID-19?
The outdoors offer a variety of learning possibilities educators can tap, regardless of geographic location and the pandemic's duration.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 13, 2021 -
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4 superintendents to watch in 2021
These administrators are tackling immediate pandemic-related challenges while also looking ahead to long-term reforms.
By Kara Arundel • Jan. 11, 2021 -
Opinion
Supporting states and schools must take priority over costly standardized testing
Learning Disabilities Association of America board members suggest ensuring the continuation of high-quality learning may require a testing pause.
By Monica McHale-Small, Bev Johns and Collin Diedrich • Jan. 8, 2021 -
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5 ed tech trends to watch in 2021
The shifts of the past year are shaping new developments in online learning, classroom tech training, cybersecurity concerns and more.
By Natalie Gross • Jan. 7, 2021 -
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Groups recommend 5 strategies to reform early ed professional development
A need for more high-quality early educators and the desire for workforce diversity are sparking calls for a stronger system.
By Kara Arundel • Jan. 7, 2021 -
These 8 trends will impact schools in 2021
With the effects of multiple crises likely to linger at all levels for years to come, these key factors will influence the direction of schools in the coming year.
By Roger Riddell , Naaz Modan , Kara Arundel • Jan. 4, 2021 -
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Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPLessons In Leadership: 3 areas K-12 administrators shined in an unprecedented year
As COVID-19 disrupted schools, leaders quickly pivoted to adapt academics to remote learning and ensure basic needs were met across school communities.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 22, 2020 -
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CDC: Head Start is model for safe early ed programming amid COVID-19
CARES Act funding and federal flexibilities allowed centers to offer in-person learning, but not without challenges. "We are updating our plan every week," one director said.
By Kara Arundel • Dec. 21, 2020 -
How districts are navigating 3 assessment challenges
Districts face a challenging assessment landscape, with skewed or inaccurate data and sometimes unreachable students.
By Naaz Modan • Dec. 17, 2020 -
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Survey: Students praise teachers' efforts, have concerns about academic declines
The National Education Association and National PTA recommended boosting student-teacher interactions and family engagement in a Wednesday media call.
By Kara Arundel • Dec. 17, 2020 -
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ColumnCurricular Counsel: How district curriculum practices changed due to COVID-19
The pandemic impacted procurement, assessment and professional development approaches. Here's how district and curriculum leaders adapted.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 16, 2020 -
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Lessons Learned: Pre-COVID-19 virtual courses prepared district for pandemic
Students in South Carolina's Pickens County School District had an easier time adapting due to prior experience managing online coursework.
By Kara Arundel • Dec. 16, 2020 -
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Report: Declines in high school graduates may not be as bad as expected
Rising graduation rates among students of color are partly driving the trend, though it's unclear how the pandemic will affect projections.
By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 15, 2020
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