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DA Briefings

Easing the transition back to school for students with disabilities

Summer certificate program supports K-12 teachers with online learning

What Texas' safety rules for in-person summer school say

Updated: 304 free K-12 resources during coronavirus pandemic

Steven Blackburn

What price could some districts pay to reopen schools safely?

Steven Blackburn

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Exploring together in the virtual learning space

DA guest columnist, veteran teacher and FETC featured speaker Rachelle Dene Poth shares online resources for educators that not only connect students to specific content, but give them the opportunity to discover and pursue their interests.

News From DA's FETC

5 more tools for immersive learning during school closures

Preparing for online summer reading programs

What schools can do to protect against rising cybersecurity threats

5 tools for adding AR/VR to remote learning

How to help students remember expectations during virtual events

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4 districts that incorporate innovative ed tech in PD and in the classroom

Here are four K-12 districts being honored as Districts of Distinction runners-up for incorporating education technology in professional learning and in the classroom.

Using CARES Act funds to support distance learning

DA guest columnists Kecia Ray and Susan Gentz provide five considerations for district administrators looking to leverage coronavirus-related government funding opportunities.

How advisors are keeping college access on track

A college advising coalition working to increase college access redoubles its efforts to keep high school seniors and juniors focused on college enrollment.

Improving student engagement with Minecraft: Education Edition

Districts of Distinction honoree Cherokee County School District is bringing game-based learning into the classroom (and online during school closures) by providing extensive training and PD.

Sponsored Content

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.

Sponsored Content

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.

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Making it easier to collect payments campuswide

In this case, Jefferson County Public Schools selects MySchoolBucks to accept and process credit and debit card payments in person and online. Sponsored content by Heartland School Solutions.

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Diverse district sees academic progress in K-3 with Istation assessments

Every elementary school in Bernalillo Public Schools plots student progress according to monthly assessments on data walls that illustrate the positive impact that Istation has had in this diverse New Mexico community. Sponsored content by Istation.

National News

Polls say 20 percent of teachers are unlikely to return to classrooms if schools reopen

The Washington Post

A radical pitch to boost school funding for the most vulnerable students

DeVos defends policy boosting aid for private schools

The Detroit News

A Maine school district shaves tax increase

Portland Press Herald

Former educators turn to online learning to help pay the bills

The Hechinger Report

Web Seminars

Transitioning to a Remote Teaching and Learning Environment

Broadcast Date: Tue, 06/09/20

Digital Curriculum in the New Era of Distance Learning: What Really Matters?

Broadcast Date: Tue, 06/02/20

The Power of Instructional Routines

Broadcast Date: Wed, 05/06/20

Delivery of Special Education-Related Services During School Closures

Broadcast Date: Thu, 04/09/20

How to Support Positive Math Classrooms

Broadcast Date: Wed, 04/08/20

Industry News

Improving online assessments for millions of K–12 students

Voyager Sopris Learning/Cambium Learning Group, Inc.

Plug-and-play curriculum allows teachers to deliver tech education

CompTIA

Technology breaks distance learning barrier for disabled students

Pneuma Solutions

New science kit series released for formal or informal settings

Carolina Biological

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