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Experts call for ‘sense of urgency’ in reopening schools

Matt Zalaznick -
Analysis of 130 studies of COVID and schools aims to reassure administrators that classrooms can reopen without triggering a surge in infections.

Why high schools serve as ideal vaccination sites

Matt Zalaznick -
Big parking lots, good Wi-Fi and staff experienced in planning big events like football games and assemblies allow Phoenix Union High School District to play a key role in ending the pandemic.

Why early grades are one district’s COVID recovery focus

Matt Zalaznick -
Early grades have been hit hard by COVID school closures, particularly in rural, economically stressed communities such as those served by South Carolina's Marion County School District.

Here are the many steps one district took to stay open

Matt Zalaznick -
Keeping classrooms open required Plainfield Community School Corporation teachers to rearrange the furniture with more traditional models of instruction in mind.

5 keys to establishing effective school COVID testing

Matt Zalaznick -
Integrating COVID testing into school reopening plans can comfort families and staff but even well-resourced districts struggle to launch comprehensive programs.

Cardona: Let’s support all students, bring education back to life

Chris Burt -
The new U.S. Secretary of Education, addressing panelists and guests at Ed Fest, says there is a lot of work to be done but 'I can support you. I can guide you.'

An online learning surprise: Stronger connections

Matt Zalaznick -
During summer 2020, Greenville County Schools leaders expanded a virtual high school into a full-blown K-12 virtual academy to cope with COVID's disruptions.

How higher ed is helping to stem COVID learning loss

Matt Zalaznick -
Children in Michigan got an extra boost in battling COVID-era learning loss this school year from Grand Valley State University.

How to fix a deepening crisis in history and civics education

Matt Zalaznick -
Civics and history education must be rebuilt, say scholars who have developed an extensive inquiry-based, social studies roadmap for a less polarized society.

12 ways better civics teaching creates ‘reflective patriots’

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Seven big themes and five design challenges anchor social studies guidelines that will help teachers develop graduates who can participate in a democratic and diverse society.

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