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Curriculum & Instruction

Why early grades are one district’s COVID recovery focus

Matt Zalaznick -
Early grades have been hit hard by COVID school closures, particularly in rural, economically stressed communities such as those served by South Carolina's Marion County School District.

How to make digital books as good—or better—than print versions

Matt Zalaznick -
Children ages 1 to 8 tend to have more trouble understanding digital picture books, compared to the print versions, according to an analysis of literacy research.

Here are the many steps one district took to stay open

Matt Zalaznick -
Keeping classrooms open required Plainfield Community School Corporation teachers to rearrange the furniture with more traditional models of instruction in mind.

Teachers unions set 5 priorities for post-COVID success

Matt Zalaznick -
A powerful response to COVID's disruptions presents an opportunity to recreate schools, AFT and NEA say in their agenda for post-pandemic education.

Here are some key details for building a regional virtual academy

Matt Zalaznick -
Leaders from a group of 11 Chicago-area schools districts are beginning to hammer out the details for a regional virtual academy that would launch in 2022-2023.

Cardona: Let’s support all students, bring education back to life

Chris Burt -
The new U.S. Secretary of Education, addressing panelists and guests at Ed Fest, says there is a lot of work to be done but 'I can support you. I can guide you.'

An online learning surprise: Stronger connections

Matt Zalaznick -
During summer 2020, Greenville County Schools leaders expanded a virtual high school into a full-blown K-12 virtual academy to cope with COVID's disruptions.

7 ideas for how artificial intelligence can enhance teaching

Matt Zalaznick -
Artificial intelligence will power more complex and collaborative learning activities along with deeper assessments of students' knowledge, experts say.

4 easy tips to engage students in virtual special education

Florence Simmons -
Students have had to get used to seeing someone's face in front of them on a screen, as well as seeing their own faces, says one special education teacher.

How play helps children with disabilities express, understand feelings

Cara Nissman -
Using certain play therapy techniques may not be an option while children are learning remotely. Instead, school psychologists may have to use alternative strategies.

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