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Admin & Management

5 questions students need answers to now—and when schools reopen

DA guest columnist Trenton Goble shares top student concerns to help districts improve educator-student communication—wherever and however learning happens.

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

Texas is allowing school districts to hold in-person summer school starting June 1, but only a few superintendents have announced plans to reopen classrooms to students and teachers.

What students need now: Custom learning pathways

As we look toward reopening schools, it’s not just time for addressing an unprecedented learning loss crisis. It’s time for laying a policy foundation to enable schools to provide students with individualized learning experiences so they can thrive, says DA guest columnist Scott Muri.

How one rural district hosted a virtual college and career fair

By leveraging tech resources and getting creative, DA guest columnist Erica Birkmeier moved her Chesaning Union School District event from the Michigan high school to the virtual space. She shares four tips for making a successful transition online for any future event.

Privacy is a key component in ensuring student safety

With the risk of experiencing domestic violence increased during high-stress periods, educators should be aware of FERPA protections and have training in trauma-informed strategies.

Prioritizing community over competition through esports

Working toward common goals as a "giant team" while providing safe, inclusive and engaging activities should be the mission, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Wed May 20th, 2020

CDC releases more extensive safety guidelines for schools

CDC's new coronavirus safety guidelines for schools include daily health screenings, face coverings for staff, social distancing in classrooms and how to close buildings if someone is infected.

Wed May 20th, 2020

How district leaders can reassess (and optimize) operations

Keeping project workflows going—from device returns to new curriculum rollouts—and documenting vulnerabilities to be addressed long term are important as administrators look to reopen schools, says DA guest columnist Linda Kraft.

Wed May 20th, 2020

How one school district connected (almost) all its students

Only a handful of students remain without reliable WiFi internet access in Colorado's Boulder Valley School District, where leaders have connected nearly 1,000 families since the coronavirus outbreak closed schools. 
Wed May 20th, 2020

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.
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Tue May 19th, 2020

What districts are learning about connecting kids to WiFi

San Francisco-area schools launch "Digital Bridge" broadband internet pilots to test "super hotspot" high-speed WiFi access to students for online learning. 
Tue May 19th, 2020