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Briefings

Compassionate AP Credit during COVID

California Lutheran University is believed to be the first in nation to enact policy that gives students who took Advanced Placement classes and registered for spring exams maximum credit.

Connected Camps prevent ‘summer slide’ via Minecraft, esports

Connected Camps offer a breadth of productive activities for students and high school volunteers looking to keep playing and learning during the summer break.

Updated: 315 free K-12 resources during coronavirus pandemic

Here are free resources, services and teaching materials being offered at no charge during the coronavirus outbreak. Updated on June 5.

Here are the key questions to answer to safely reopen schools

Broad coalition of leading education organizations representing superintendents and teachers releases wide-ranging guide for reopening schools with a focus on safety, equity and funding.

‘Game On’ as esports becomes pivotal for Florida magnet school

From grant to launch, Academic Esports Conference speakers Jane Whitaker and Laurie Boyer present how gaming is inspiring dreams at Fort Pierce Westwood Academy.

Return to school, return to accountability

While the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in school districts having breaks from the requirements of statewide accountability systems, state leaders say it's time to track student progress again.
Wed Jun 3rd, 2020

Black Lives Matter offers teachers a free social justice curriculum

Black Lives Matter at School offers free K-12 curriculum for teachers covering racism, social justice and diversity as protests over George Floyd's death continue.
Wed Jun 3rd, 2020

Why Florida teachers union is focused on equity in reopening

Health and student equity drive a set of recommendations for reopening schools safely in which Florida's statewide teachers union urges educators to not 'return to normal' in the fall.
Wed Jun 3rd, 2020

NAECAD offers first certification program for esports leaders

Formalized training through the National Association of Esports Colleges and Directors can enhance the careers of coaches and professionals, while helping school districts and organizations vet potential job candidates.
Wed Jun 3rd, 2020

Extra supports for new special ed teachers

With school closures forcing teacher preparation programs to educate online and cancel in-person student teaching experiences, these new educators, especially in the special ed arena, will need more support than ever.
Tue Jun 2nd, 2020

New COVID-19 fact sheet on English learners

A new U.S. Department of Education fact sheet outlines responsibilities for providing services to English language learners during COVID-19 school closures.
Mon Jun 1st, 2020