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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. 04, 2021 -
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How homework is changing during online learning
Teachers are reconsidering how much homework is needed in online school, while flipped learning may help reduce work completed outside of class.
By Lauren Barack • Dec. 23, 2020 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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To help keep you in the loop, K-12 Dive has gathered our 2021 outlook coverage as a one-stop resource on the trends and leaders to watch in the months ahead.
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Lessons 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 -
Digital self-harm on the rise among students, study finds
The pandemic has led to increased mental health issues among Gen Z, but there are things administrators can do to mitigate its social-emotional impacts.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Dec. 21, 2020 -
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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Curricular 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 -
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 -
How to embed creativity in STEM curriculum
Research shows art, music and other student interests can provide gateways for learners, especially those with spacial aptitude, connect more deeply.
By Lauren Barack • Dec. 15, 2020 -
Federal agencies: K-12 schools face heightened cyberthreats
Cyberattackers are trying to steal data and disrupt remote learning as COVID-19 continues to impact schools, the FBI and other agencies said.
By David Jones • Dec. 14, 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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Turning cameras off to keep student engagement on
Remaining sensitive to students' home lives can help learners stay involved in remote classwork and feel connected to their peers, experts say.
By Lauren Barack • Dec. 09, 2020 -
Deep Dive
4 ways schools use video game design to spark interest in computer science
Districts can hook students with existing enthusiasm, helping them build technical and soft skills while also broadening STEM diversity.
By Lauren Barack • Dec. 09, 2020 -
ISTE 2020: Expanding computer science opportunities for girls, students of color
Distance learning and partnerships are critical in broadening access, and districts can also weave CS training into a variety of classes, school tech leaders said during the annual conference last week.
By Naaz Modan • Dec. 09, 2020 -
Report: Schools should look for long-term solutions to digital divide
Digital access improved this fall, but increasing COVID-19 cases will lead to more struggles with at-home learning, according to a UCLA researcher.
By Kara Arundel • Dec. 09, 2020 -
Dive Awards
Superintendent of the Year: Marlon Styles, Middletown City School District
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, an Ohio superintendent took his push to close equity gaps to the national stage.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 09, 2020 -
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. 09, 2020 -
ISTE 2020: Cybersecurity a K-12 essential, from protecting data to prepping students for jobs
Panelists at the annual ed tech conference last week told educators about the importance of school cybersecurity practices and how to fit the topic into curriculum and spark students' interest.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 07, 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. 04, 2020 -
ISTE 2020: Consider these 10 privacy questions when adopting ed tech
One panelist suggested educators should be even more careful with students’ personal information than with their own when adopting technology.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 03, 2020 -
How to build relationships with students in remote learning environments
Education experts say these steps can help teachers get to know students better, in addition to breaking the ice between learners.
By Lauren Barack • Dec. 02, 2020 -
One school district's strategies to reverse learning loss
In addition to its 1:1 investment in 37,000 iPads and Chromebooks, a Texas district has adopted virtual lab software for remote "hands-on" experiences and boosted its communication to families.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Dec. 02, 2020 -
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ISTE 2020: How ed tech coaches are supporting students, teachers in remote learning
From creating podcasts to using personality tests, school technology specialists explained how they have adapted practices during the pandemic.
By Kara Arundel • Dec. 02, 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. 02, 2020 -
Report: 67% of schools lack recommended connectivity speed
But the median bandwidth per student grew by 37.6% last year, and the cost of providing it dropped by 18%, according to Connected Nation.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 23, 2020 -
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5 predictions for post-pandemic K-12 IT support
In a world besieged by a pandemic, school districts must juggle distance and hybrid learning. So what’s in store for school tech support in 2021 and beyond?
By Marie Ruzzo, Marketing Director, Support Solutions at LogMeIn • Nov. 19, 2020