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Many more states back trauma-informed care in schools

What might match Biden's impact on education policy?

Learning loss beats COVID as top school reopening concern

Six 'keys to victory' in reforming school funding

Union leader renews push for prioritized teacher vaccinations

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How 5 states are reacting to Biden's testing guidance

While some applauded the flexibility from accountability and reporting, the requirement to administer statewide summative tests has been met with concern in many quarters.

News From DA's FETC

4 reasons educational robotics brings STEM alive

How cloud-based cameras can boost security

How to keep all hybrid learners invested in your lessons

How K-12 leaders will bounce back and bounce up

FETC: Driving successful learning by embracing the unknown

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Surf the blockchain wave without fear of drowning

Blockchain isn't coming; it's arrived. 'This is a monumental shift in the way we approach records in education.'

Statewide virtual schools keep students with disabilities connected

Many states offer tuition-free virtual programs and they have satisfied the increasing need for a safe and reliable at-home option for students during the pandemic.

How to use computational thinking to teach civics and politics

Helping students make real-world connections to the content is key to making lessons that will stick.

Stress tops reasons teachers quit. COVID has made matters worse.

Teachers blamed stress nearly twice as often as salary as their reason for leaving the classroom, and went on to take jobs will equal of lower pay, a survey has found.

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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

The pandemic has set off a power struggle about teachers’ right to free speech

What do predictions of ‘herd immunity’ mean for schools?

Unprecedented numbers of students have disappeared during the pandemic (subscription)

The Washington Post

Most Michigan schools on track to meet March 1 goal for in-person learning

Detroit Free Press

Reopening schools won’t end child mental health crisis, experts say

The Boston Globe

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Web Seminars

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

Recognizing and Preventing Student Harm to Self and Others During Online Learning

Broadcast Date: Tue, 11/17/20

Providing Device Support That Improves Student Safety and Access During COVID

Broadcast Date: Thu, 11/05/20

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How 5 states are reacting to Biden's testing guidance

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What might match Biden's impact on education policy?

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Why rural Virginia districts are teaming up to launch virtual academy

Matt Zalaznick

Learning loss beats COVID as top school reopening concern

Matt Zalaznick

Union leader renews push for prioritized teacher vaccinations

Matt Zalaznick

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