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The popular narrative of vast teacher shortage brought to crisis levels by the COVID pandemic could saddle the nation with solutions that will only worsen the problem.
Perfect storm of the delta variant, low vaccination rates in parts of the country and political resistance to universal masking have sent tens of thousands of students and staff members into isolation and quarantine.
“Allegations of discrimination against students with ADHD are on the rise,” said author Kelli Dreier, Esq. “This update is chock-full of new case law, strategies, best practices, forms, and tools staff need to ensure they meet their legal obligations under Section 504.”
Math and reading scores for 13-year-olds fell, and fell sharply, for the first time in the history of the long-term Nation’s Report Card, based on tests conducted prior to the COVID outbreak.
Elementary and middle school are not ranked nationally in new U.S News directory that is based on students’ scores on state math and reading/language arts assessments.
It’s been suggested that teaching reading is rocket science. The expertise it requires means rigorous teacher preparation and professional learning is necessary for educators to be aligned with years of […]
Students and teachers may love three-day weekends but there is some evidence that districts may be sacrificing achievement in shortening the school week.
Inspiring more minority students to consider careers in cybersecurity would help close the talent gap while ensuring that the technology workforce is more representative of the general population.
Educators can use books featuring girls and women as leaders in STEAM as starting points to have crucial conversations in the classroom that will help all students tackle bias and shatter misconceptions and stereotypes.
Educators can help create a more predictable environment by establishing specific, positively stated behavioral expectations that address routines students encounter during the school day.
As districts consider the federal relief funds, financial resources can be allocated to SEL professional development, SEL programs and practices, addressing the digital divide, and increasing access to meaningful relationships for students.
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