The coronavirus pandemic and online learning show that all schools should become 1-to-1—not just with computers, but also for cementing student-teacher relationships, a leading child advocate says. 

On the first day of school when classrooms reopen in Texas' Ector County ISD, teachers are more likely to cover social-emotional learning than math or English, Superintendent Scott Muri says.

In a pair of surveys, many parents expressed concern about the coronavirus outbreak's negative impact on learning while teachers detailed challenges to tackle before the 2020-21 school year.

Teens have turned to social media not to cut themselves off from current events, but to seek connections that boost mental health during this age of coronavirus-induced anxiety and isolation.

Superintendents proceeding with online learning programs can join state and local efforts to extend high-speed, broadband internet in their communities.

Hip hop, guitars and SEL joined K-12 music classes as school closures required educators to explore new tools for learning in online classes.

Classroom pets serving as guest stars in online learning sessions this spring gave students separated from teachers and friends a social-emotional learning boost.

During online learning, music teachers can help students develop the skills needed on the engineering side of the music business, such as using digital tools to record themselves.