Curriculum & Instruction

Librarians offer ideas to keep students gaming remotely

Finding new opportunities to keep students engaged at home can be a challenge, unless you think outside the box ... like offering a drive-in esports theater.

Creativity in crisis: Charter school network stays connected

Educators at Legacy Traditional Schools hop on Facebook Live every morning to hold flag ceremonies for the 20,000 students in the charter system that spans Arizona and Nevada.

How a 1 to 1 district program streamlined the switch to online learning during COVID-19

Students at Glastonbury Public Schools, a previous Districts of Distinction honoree, are using district iPads to complete assignments from home during the coronavirus pandemic.

How online learning is unmasking disparities

Ironically, our best efforts to continue educating our students through distance learning may serve to widen the opportunity and achievement gaps between our student groups, says DA guest columnist Gustavo Balderas, superintendent of Eugene School District 4J in Oregon.

Choosing game-based tools for learning, assessment and family fun

Games offer students choice, while giving educators access to data that allows them to adjust lessons accordingly, says Rachelle Dene Poth, DA guest columnist, veteran teacher and FETC featured speaker.

How to give ELLs a boost during online learning

English language teachers in some districts are providing ELLs with extra support in math, English and other core subjects.

6 low-tech and no-tech ways to engage ELL students

How Massachusetts is guiding school districts to help teachers reach English language learners in remote learning without the need for electronic resources.

How equity has overhauled grading in online learning

Seattle Public Schools cites equity concerns as it offers "A" or "incomplete" grading for high school students adjusting to online learning.

How to establish and fund an effective distance learning program

Know what the allowable uses of funds are for distance learning through the $13.23 billion Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund.

10 steps for establishing distance learning programs

Here are important actions to take, according to an attorney with Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost LLP, when reassessing online learning as school closures continue.

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