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Curriculum & Instruction

3 ways to foster a growth mindset with school staff

Ronald Catlin -
Promoting a growth mindset empowers educators (and leaders) to be innovative in instruction—and problem-solving, says DA guest columnist and FETC featured speaker Ronald Catlin.

5 remote instruction takeaways for leaders

Suzy Lolley -
DA guest columnist, FETC featured speaker and ed-tech specialist Suzy Lolley shares this advice to help K-12 administrators improve their leadership—and student learning—now and when they welcome everyone back on campus.

Should we start next school year early, and make it longer?

Matt Zalaznick -
Starting the 2020-21 school year early and lengthening the calendar into next summer may be the best way to provide equity for students and narrow achievement gaps that have widened during coronavirus closures.

6 ways to curb student anxiety during school closures

Christine Ravesi-Weinstein -
Students have been tasked with digesting the loss of school as they knew it and getting used to meeting new expectations at home and in the remote classroom. DA guest columnist Christine Ravesi-Weinstein shares how educators can help.

Male students more confident in math and STEM class

Matt Zalaznick -
More than three-quarters of male students report participating frequently and confidently in math and science classes, compared with 58% of girls who say the same.

Hotspot discount programs are ending. What other options are there?

Steven Blackburn -
Many hotspot discount programs that districts provided to low-income families are reaching their limit, and school leaders are concerned what monthly rates these families will have to pay so students can still learn remotely during school closures.

Creativity in Crisis: Delivering ed-tech PD with ‘Tech Tidbits’

Matt Zalaznick -
Brainerd Public Schools Director of Technology Sarah Porisch uses weekly "Tech Tidbit" videos to give teachers tips on everything from photo editing to classroom management apps to accessibility.

How teachers will make up for lost learning time

Matt Zalaznick -
Many educators prefer beginning with instruction on grade level or resuming with what was being taught when schools closed, according to a survey.

Videoconferencing for serving physical therapy students

Kara Arundel -
In this first installment of the Bright Spot of Innovation series—profiling education service providers across the country using innovative and collaborative approaches to serving student with disabilities during school closures—a school physical therapist guides families with individualized exercises through video

Assessment literacy: A critical lever in classroom equity

Jacob Bruno -
Teachers need high-quality assessment data and the know-how to use it effectively to determine where their students will be this fall—particularly those facing the 'COVID Slide,' says DA guest columnist Jacob Bruno.

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