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Admin & Management

5 ways to address the shortage of subs in special ed

Special education teachers, including subs, must meet certain state-set qualification standards, making planning for classroom coverage during COVID particularly challenging.

The power of a promise and student support, 32 years later

A study from the National Urban League and Merrill Lynch looking back at a cohort of urban children in the 1980s shows how impactful encouragement can be.

Teacher, bus driver shortages force districts back online

As COVID rises in many communities, the inability to staff classrooms and buses due to exposure and illness forces schools to return to full online-learning.

Georgia district creating ’emergency action plan’ for staffing

Henry County Schools is putting into action a plan that will prevent gaps in teacher positions and other key roles during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Even in red alert, Norwalk students thriving in classroom

Superintendent Dr. Alexandra Estrella discusses how maintaining a focus on the future is driving student success at the Connecticut district during the pandemic.

Why these 4 areas are key in tackling COVID learning loss

Though one analysis finds COVID learning loss wasn't as severe as expected, the absence of underrepresented students from the data has transformative policy implications for the education system.
Tue Dec 1st, 2020

How equity audits are unfolding in 2 school districts

A key goal of Vancouver Public Schools' equity audit is to ensure that student achievement can no longer be predicted by family background or zip code.
Mon Nov 30th, 2020

Teaching in a crisis: Finding solutions during a pandemic

Six teachers discuss how they are creatively managing different types of instruction, and how policymakers and stakeholders can help.
Mon Nov 30th, 2020

NCES announces delay of NAEP assessments until 2022

State education chiefs applauded the decision to postpone the NAEP given the disruptions caused by COVID-19.
Wed Nov 25th, 2020

USDA proposes rule to allow nutritional flexibilities for school meals

The rules would allow for flavored milk, cut the amount of whole grains, and delay requirements to reduce sodium.
Wed Nov 25th, 2020

45 years of IDEA milestones

Our infographic highlights some of the notable changes and court decisions between 1975, when it first became federal law that states receive funding to provide a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) to children with disabilities, and 2017.
Wed Nov 25th, 2020