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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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From AI to quantum physics, STEM learning opportunities in K-12 are expanding to keep pace with related fields.
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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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Night kindergarten class meets needs of working families during the pandemic
Concerns about absences and students’ difficulties with participating in daytime classes led to the development of KIPP NJ’s Evening Learning Program.
By Kara Arundel • Dec. 14, 2020 -
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Researchers: In-school tutoring programs show promise in slowing COVID slide
About 12 states have statewide models, but England and the Netherlands are among nations that have invested on a national level, according to panelists during a Wednesday webinar.
By Naaz Modan • Dec. 10, 2020 -
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Dive Awards
Principal of the Year: Henry Turner, Newton North High School
A Massachusetts principal's commitment to equity and anti-racism is a unifying force for his school community in a year of dual crises.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 9, 2020 -
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Dive Awards
District of the Year: Highline Public Schools
In a year lacking face-to-face connections, a Washington district thinks outside the box to keep its promise to know every student by name, strength and need.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 9, 2020 -
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How educators are tweaking grading approaches in response to the pandemic
Teachers are allowing students to revise work and stretch deadlines in attempts to fairly assess student performance this year.
By Kara Arundel • Dec. 8, 2020 -
4 ways superintendents will handle snow days post-COVID-19
The pandemic-era shift to online learning raises questions for the future of other emergency closures, along with key takeaways to gain buy-in.
By Katie Navarra • Dec. 4, 2020 -
Report: More schools trending toward integration but challenges persist
A repository of school integration efforts shows one in four students nationwide attend schools that have some racial or socioeconomic diversity policy.
By Kara Arundel • Dec. 3, 2020
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