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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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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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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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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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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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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 -
Survey: Low-income families struggle more with remote ed
Data from New Jersey finds 54% of Black parents and 56% of Latinx parents saying their child will need additional support to succeed, compared to 45% of higher-income parents.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Dec. 2, 2020 -
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Schools get creative to enroll, retain youngest students during pandemic
With preschool and kindergarten attendance dipping this year — in some areas significantly — schools are implementing multiple strategies to keep learning and funding continuing.
By Kara Arundel • Dec. 2, 2020 -
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Daily Roundup: Other news from around K-12
The number of students with disabilities grew by about 700,000 over the past decade. Educonomics Lab tool helps districts calculate learning loss needs.
By Roger Riddell • Updated June 28, 2022 -
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From the Archive: 3 best practices for addressing hate and prejudice on school grounds
A strong culture against intolerance is key to prevention, but some experts say administrators aren't prepared for these incidents.
By Naaz Modan • Oct. 28, 2019
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