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Deep Dive4 ways COVID-19 could alter long-term curricular approaches
From the times and places learning occurs to what schools look like, pandemic shifts to education are unlikely to revert, experts say.
By Lauren Barack • Nov. 18, 2020 -
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Can SpaceX satellite tech bridge the homework gap?
Looking to solve an ongoing remote hurdle experienced by many schools, a Texas district is piloting the company's Starlink tech to provide high-speed home internet to rural students and teachers.
By Kara Arundel • Nov. 18, 2020 -
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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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Deep Dive3 ways K-12 schools can evolve post-pandemic
With COVID-19 creating a scenario where "things a year ago that seemed impossible are not," educators and advocates see a system ripe for change.
By Kara Arundel • Nov. 17, 2020 -
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Teacher mentoring still adds PD value in remote learning
Taking mentor programs virtual may be challenging, but scheduling flexibility and opportunities for otherwise impossible pairings can pay off, experts say.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 16, 2020 -
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Deep Dive'Relationships matter': Remote learning places new hurdles in fight against chronic absenteeism
Schools are employing a variety of tactics — including coaches, phone calls and dance parties at lunch — to boost attendance in virtual environments, but defining students' "presence" remains a challenge.
By Natalie Gross • Nov. 12, 2020 -
Individual conferences can help adjust curriculum to each student's needs
Pairing the meetings with assessment can help teachers uncover learning gaps and allow them to devote more time to each pupil, experts say.
By Lauren Barack • Nov. 11, 2020 -
High school SEL requires approach geared to teens' changes
Educators can help high school students master social-emotional skills with simple activities throughout the regular curriculum.
By Lauren Barack • Nov. 4, 2020 -
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How are educators keeping young students engaged online?
Physical activity such as nature walks and creating a connection with parents and enlisting their involvement are two keys to success, educators say.
By Lauren Barack • Oct. 28, 2020 -
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Report: Distance learning amplifies need for focus on student data privacy
Research from the Center for Democracy and Technology finds almost half of teachers reporting they received no substantial privacy training.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 23, 2020 -
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How deeply will digital learning transform K-12 long term?
While pandemic shifts to remote learning set the stage for significant change, a variety of factors will determine how far and fast it goes, a new report shows.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 22, 2020 -
Flexible backup plans keep online learning going through illness, outages
Planning ahead for the unexpected provides entry points to put students and substitutes at ease in the event of unexpected disruptions.
By Lauren Barack • Oct. 21, 2020 -
3 COVID-19 education trends set to persist post-pandemic
While the coronavirus has caused hardships, some K-12 practices born from the virus have the potential to enhance outcomes and school operations.
By Kara Arundel • Oct. 19, 2020 -
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Connectivity gap persists for at least 300K California students
Research shows device supply chain backlogs and lack of home high-speed internet hinder remote learning for millions of students nationwide.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 16, 2020 -
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Project-based learning can be more engaging, but remote spaces provide challenges
One curriculum designer suggests providing office hours and collaboration rooms are among keys to remote PBL success.
By Lauren Barack • Oct. 14, 2020 -
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Hotlines fill tech, homework help gaps for teachers, parents during distance ed
One state's department of education partnered with a local nonprofit to provide these resources statewide.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 13, 2020 -
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Deep DiveEd leaders say finances, politics remain hurdles in COVID-19 response
An Ed Dive: K-12 survey finds administrators nationwide meeting essential needs, but fatigued by limited resources and inconsistent messaging.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 12, 2020 -
Social media use in distance learning raises privacy concerns
Privacy advocates suggest the practice could contribute to both equity gaps and ethical questions.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 8, 2020 -
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Million Girls Moonshot aims to bring 1M girls into school STEM programs
The effort will pull together tech companies, government organizations and other stakeholders to provide grants, access to resources and STEM mentors.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 7, 2020 -
How IBM aims to support STEM pathways for Hispanic students
The tech giant is working with P-TECH schools and also launching a program to match 1,000 IBM employee mentors with students.
By Sheryl Estrada • Sept. 30, 2020 -
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McAllen, Texas, offers free communitywide Wi-Fi to bridge digital divide
The network's deployment comes on the heels of the McAllen Independent School District resuming classes Aug. 24, with plans to conduct remote learning for at least eight weeks.
By Chris Teale • Sept. 30, 2020 -
States invest in datacasting to bridge the K-12 digital divide
The tech would allow students to receive instructional content in remote areas without internet and comes encrypted for data security.
By Naaz Modan • Sept. 28, 2020 -
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Ed leaders share best practices for reopening schools
In a Wednesday Education Department webinar, five leaders shared how their schools are working to gain public confidence and expand in-person learning.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 25, 2020 -
The play must go on: Moving arts ed forward during COVID-19
Schools are limited in ways to support performing arts instruction and stage events, but educators and associations have found ways to adapt opportunities in-person and online.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 22, 2020 -
Educators find strategies fostering SEL, play for youngest students as coronavirus continues
As some schools physically reopen this fall, educators are finding ways to adapt traditional in-person activities even with social distancing in place.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 16, 2020 -
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Most voters see digital divide as problem, want federal funds to expand access
Lack of home internet was a nuisance prior to COVID-19, but a new poll shows distance learning has increased urgency to connect all students.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 11, 2020
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