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Online learning

K-12 closings tracker: Remote learning rings in the new year across the country

Administrators in dozens of districts, from the Northeast to the Mid-West, have decided to start 2022 remote as the omicron wave hits students and staff. 

3 things Americans say about how important in-person learning is during COVID

A majority of adults trust their schools to handle COVID but they also say preventing the spread of the virus is more important than keeping kids in classrooms.

Superintendents share lessons learned after challenging start to 2021-22

Strong leadership and communication have been critical to administrative offices and all staff throughout schools.

Why K-12 leaders believe latest big shift to remote learning is only temporary

Staff shortages in the classroom and elsewhere are the leading reasons some big districts have shifted to virtual learning this week, with administrators hoping to bring students back quickly.

Variant is dashing leaders’ hopes to make 2022 a year of in-person learning

More large urban districts have shifted to remote learning as teachers unions squared off with administrators in Chicago and New York over in-person learning.

Dozens of schools start 2022 with doors closed due to surging infections

Students and teachers in dozens of districts, many in the Northeast, will spend days to weeks on remote learning to start 2022 due to the latest COVID wave.

Mon Jan 3rd, 2022

How to walk the fine line between student safety and privacy

For the safety of students nationwide, it’s time for the conversation around potentially life-saving monitoring technology to change. Despite the criticism, it is not designed to violate students’ privacy.
Mon Jan 3rd, 2022

How schools can give online learning a better name post-COVID

Administrators now have to convince students and their families that this next phase of virtual learning is not the same as what occurred earlier in the pandemic.
Wed Dec 22nd, 2021

4 predictions for 2022: Communications, edtech and data will drive student success

Technology has opened the door to more insight. With more in-depth data, educators can be more informed about their students and communicate successes and concerns with parents.

Thu Dec 16th, 2021

8 can’t-miss sessions at FETC that will inspire educators and leaders

These key discussions on emerging tech, leadership strategies and cyber safety can supercharge your districts.
Tue Dec 14th, 2021

3 ed-tech leaders share how COVID has made them key members of the team

Ongoing professional development and family outreach are just two signs of how the challenges of COVID have heightened the influence of K-12 ed-tech leaders and their teams.
Wed Dec 8th, 2021