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3 priorities for stimulus spending to recover from COVID

4 ways principals can excel as instructional leaders

4 ways Minnesota aims to boost students' digital wellbeing

How 4 PLCs strengthen education-to-employment pipeline

Anti-racism, and a district's 4 other stimulus spending priorities

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Why one group of Black students prefers online learning

Black high school students in a college residency course said they felt safer at home and could better focus on schoolwork away from the stress of racist environments.

News From DA's FETC

Can ESSER funds be used for travel for PD?

Submit your proposal to speak at FETC 2022

Virtual reality energizes pre-service special ed teachers

Stimulus strategies: 4 ways robotics blends STEAM and SEL

K-12, college esports groups partner to boost student success

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How the hope and potential of 'at-promise' moves mainstream

The idea was simple: Replace the label for the student referred to as "at-risk" with the more positively framed "at-promise."

Our students and teachers need clean indoor air

Portable, professional-grade air cleaning systems are a powerful tool to help us achieve healthy school environments.

Stimulus tips: 12 solutions for healthier, enriched learning environments

Find ideas from solutions providers, covering everything from robotics to assessment to professional development, to leverage stimulus funds for COVID recovery.

Community IS curriculum: Building the connection between SEL and academics

As we reopened our doors to teachers and students, beyond health and safety protocols, we focused on building the sense of resilience that children need to recover from the upheavals of the past year.

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Why schools need safety management more than ever

This large Florida school district had been using Gaggle for years, but the student safety platform became even more vital as the district transitioned to online learning.

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Newtown Public Schools: Lessons in Campus Safety and Video Security

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Math fluency improves student learning and appreciation of the subject

A Q&A with Gina Kling, Mathematics Instructor at Western Michigan University and Author of Everyday Mathematics 4. Sponsored content by McGraw-Hill.

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Transportation software mitigates bus management issues for merging districts

When West Geauga Local Schools and Newbury Local Schools began to consolidate for the 2020-21 academic year, Routefinder from Transfinder created new bus routes to accommodate new students without increasing ride times. Sponsored content by Transfinder.

National News

SC teachers call for law that protects against having to teach virtual and in-person simultaneously

Wisconsin teachers resign after investigation into slavery lesson

NYC schools used first COVID-19 relief package to cover custodial expenses

These Alabama districts looked for ways to rethink educators’ workloads

Texas high schoolers set prices for classmates in ‘slave trade’ chat (subscription)

The New York Times

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Web Seminars

Expert Panel: Confronting the Next Normal with a Focus on Mental Health

Broadcast Date: Wed, 05/05/21

Summer Construction & Beyond: Prioritizing COVID-19 Safety and Stimulus Funding

Broadcast Date: Wed, 04/28/21

3 Key Strategies to Promote Positive Mental Health for School Staff

Broadcast Date: Wed, 02/10/21

How Multiple Districts Nationwide Are Moving 1:1 Initiatives To Critical Remote Learning Infrastructures

Broadcast Date: Thu, 12/10/20

Strategic & Financial Planning: Adapting from COVID-19 for Ed Tech Sustainability

Broadcast Date: Thu, 11/19/20

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3 priorities for stimulus spending to recover from COVID

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Can ESSER funds be used for travel for PD?

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Why one group of Black students prefers online learning

Matt Zalaznick

Edtech is facilitating growth for students and educators, and it’s not done yet

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Our students and teachers need clean indoor air

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