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Pandemic's K-12 impacts exacerbated by pre-existing disability disparities
A report from the Civil Rights Project recommends the use of race-conscious resources and remedies be prioritized as schools expand in-person learning.
By Kara Arundel • April 1, 2021 -
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Report: Evidence-based interventions, data crucial in K-12 pandemic recovery
Research from Results for America calls for districts to work with states and the federal government to produce relevant and accessible data to better identify effective programs.
By Naaz Modan • March 31, 2021 -
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TrendlineTeacher and Staff Challenges
Federal policy changes are further complicating K-12 workforce challenges exacerbated by the pandemic, adding to debate over what’s needed to keep teachers and staff in the profession or bring them back.
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How will pandemic-era tech investments expand districts' long-term capabilities?
Remote learning will be helpful when students can't physically be in class, but the tech could also expand course and program options for many districts.
By Shawna De La Rosa • March 29, 2021 -
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3 ways students inspired educators during the pandemic
Teachers from Indiana, Texas and South Dakota share how students' perseverance and resilience motivated them through trying times.
By Kara Arundel • March 26, 2021 -
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OpinionAs schools reopen, prioritizing student mental health can prevent 'twin-demic'
A professor and psychologist writes that the mental health needs of teens and young adults are critical, and that educators remain best-positioned to identify warning signs of self-harm and suicide.
By Scott Poland • March 25, 2021 -
Chicago schools plans mental health support expansion with COVID-19 relief funds
The initiative will aim to embed in-school teams of counselors, case managers and social workers, though they may look different in every school considering the needs of differing student populations.
By Shawna De La Rosa • March 24, 2021 -
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NCES data highlights pandemic instruction differences by race, region
Students of color and those in the West and Northeast were notably less likely to be enrolled for full-time, in-person learning in January, a new survey shows.
By Naaz Modan • March 24, 2021 -
How 5 superintendents are planning the 2021-22 school year
District leaders say they're cautiously optimistic that they'll offer full-time in-person learning for all students this fall.
By Kara Arundel • March 22, 2021 -
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Education secretaries share advice on school pandemic recovery efforts
In a wide-ranging virtual event, Miguel Cardona, John King Jr. and Arne Duncan discussed equity, student engagement and educator diversity.
By Kara Arundel • March 22, 2021 -
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CDC: 3 feet social distancing OK for students, with some exceptions
Middle and high school students must remain 6 feet apart when community transmission is high, and adults must always remain 6 feet apart in buildings.
By Naaz Modan • March 19, 2021 -
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PROMISING PRACTICESPromising Practices: Georgia district enlists community to tackle complex attendance problem
Providing access to free feminine hygiene products during the school day, and delivering them to students' homes during the pandemic, contributed to increased attendance and engagement.
By Kara Arundel • March 18, 2021 -
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Ed Dept: Use American Relief Plan funds for quick, safe school reopenings
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is also providing $10 billion for COVID-19 testing of teachers, staff and students.
By Kara Arundel • March 18, 2021 -
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Roundup: How are schools inspiring and engaging students a year into the pandemic?
With schools nationwide transitioning from all-virtual back to in-person learning, we've gathered some of our recent coverage on best practices.
March 17, 2021 -
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ColumnTeachable Moments: The 2 Cs of maintaining school community through pandemic
A New York City principal shares how communication and collaboration were critical in successfully guiding students and faculty through the crisis with familiar practices.
By Phoebe Grant-Robinson • March 16, 2021 -
Experts: Culturally responsive practices reduce subjective discipline of marginalized students
Panelists at the Council for Exceptional Children Convention and Expo stressed collaboration with stakeholders, response to cultural differences and modification of practices to create a safe and welcoming learning environment.
By Kara Arundel • March 16, 2021 -
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Review of 130 studies favors reopening schools with safety measures
Experts backing the growing body of research say benefits of safe reopenings outweigh the physical, academic and emotional risks of remaining remote.
By Kara Arundel • March 12, 2021 -
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SXSW EDU: How can learning science improve virtual classrooms?
Experts suggested intentional strategy, planning and PD will be key for teachers and students to succeed in future iterations of virtual learning.
By Roger Riddell • March 11, 2021 -
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Deep Dive8 ways a year of dueling crises is shaping the future of K-12 schools
The impacts of a pandemic disrupting school from the ground up and the nation's reckoning with systemic racism will be felt for years to come.
By Roger Riddell , Kara Arundel , Naaz Modan • March 10, 2021 -
3 strategies for helping students in crisis return to school
Response plans and evidence-based de-escalation techniques can better support struggling students compared to punitive measures, experts say.
By Kara Arundel • March 9, 2021 -
Report: Teacher shortages may make it difficult to reopen school safely
Learning Policy Institute research urges stakeholders to consider recruitment structures that ease entering the workforce and make prep more affordable.
By Shawna De La Rosa • March 8, 2021 -
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What enablers, accelerators and hurdles are driving K-12 innovation?
Presenters in a virtual session of the annual Consortium for School Networking Conference suggested new perspectives may be required of educators to fully capitalize on innovative practices, tools and resources.
By Roger Riddell • March 5, 2021 -
California report highlights teachers' increased pressures, lack of support under remote learning
Research from the Inverness Institute finds educators want more from their districts and have largely relied on peers during COVID-19.
By Shawna De La Rosa • March 1, 2021 -
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How one district built a comprehensive COVID-19 testing program in a month
A California district's successful school-based testing program benefited from partnerships with health and technology experts.
By Kara Arundel • Feb. 25, 2021 -
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Project-based learning boosts achievement across demographics
Four studies show PBL approaches benefit students from varying racial, socioeconomic and reading proficiency backgrounds, educators and researchers said during a presentation.
By Kara Arundel • Feb. 24, 2021 -
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Q&A // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPLessons In Leadership: How a suburban Chicago district went ‘all-in’ with teacher training
Superintendent Ken Wallace credits strong student achievement and educator retention to a model that prioritizes experimentation, coaching and teacher leadership.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 23, 2021
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