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Online learning

5 strategies to improve remote work

Many districts lack a coherent model for remote work. Here are five key areas to focus on.

Colorado doctor says to reopen schools ‘without exception’

He and others point to research studies abroad and in the United States that show a pressing need for students to be back in the classroom.

10 items public charters are hoping for from Biden administration

From funding to increasing diversity among teachers, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools says it is important that they aren’t forgotten in the next four years.

6 ways to teach SEL skills remotely

Creative ideas for addressing social-emotional learning to meet an IEP goal for a student with disabilities

Paras and remote learning data collection

How paraprofessionals can help teachers collect data on student behaviors and progress when students are engaged in distance learning

Pharrell teams up on remix opportunity, ‘voice’ for students

Along with Georgia Tech and Amazon, the singer-producer and his non-profit are offering a music-driven competition and lesson plans based on coding and racial equity.
Wed Jan 20th, 2021

How to reach the unreachable: Closing K-12 attendance gaps

Three leaders school tackle the growing problem of 'missing' students and the state of remote learning in their districts.
Wed Jan 20th, 2021

Why schools are taking a ‘U-turn’ on in-person learning

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris want to reopen schools within the first 100 days of their administration, but many districts are "moving in the opposite direction," a new report says.

Fri Jan 15th, 2021

This state’s Board of Ed says no to fully remote instruction

The limitations to online learning are too great to overcome, say West Virginia officials. So on Tuesday, the directive to counties is to have no solely-at-home option.
Thu Jan 14th, 2021

News literacy: How educators can help students spot fake news

The News Literacy Project and Scripps are teaming up with other partners on sessions, activities and resources for educators to help children identify truth from fiction.
Thu Jan 14th, 2021

How schools are rolling out on-site COVID testing

High COVID positivity rates in its high school and in a Massachusetts community drove Ashland Public Schools leaders to seek the state's help to expand testing.
Wed Jan 13th, 2021