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6 questions to ask when looking for the right edtech tool

Here are the most helpful questions to ask when determining which education technology tools will help address specific challenges.

How wide is ‘rigor gap’ in Florida math and ELA?

Analysis identifies substantial “rigor gap” between grades Florida high school students earn and their mastery of math and English Language Arts content.

4 COVID-era education lessons from The Bronx

Even with the prospect of widespread COVID vaccination next year, the pandemic’s impact on education will persist, most noticeably for underprivileged students in neighborhoods.

3 alternatives to requiring video in online learning

Compelling students to turn on their webcams during online learning raises issues of increased data collection, implies a lack of trust, and conflates students’ school and home lives, advocates say

5 strategies to address student school refusal

When anxiety is causing a refusal to attend school, educators and support staff can take several actions to help, including teaching coping strategies and promoting social modeling.

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.
Wed Dec 2nd, 2020

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.
Tue Dec 1st, 2020

4 steps one district has taken to counter learning loss

As the scope of COVID learning loss becomes clearer, educators are quickly implementing strategies to prevent students from falling behind in math and reading.
Tue Dec 1st, 2020

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.
Tue Dec 1st, 2020

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.
Tue Dec 1st, 2020

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