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4 steps to address inequities exposed by COVID-19

One small, silver lining of the pandemic may be a collective understanding and acknowledgment that some students and families are suffering more than others.

30 questions to ask when selecting a unified district communication platform

If your district is grappling with many communications tools patchworked together that can’t do what you need them to do, it’s time to consider a unified platform to help streamline the process.

How districts can maximize once-in-a-generation federal funding

District leaders, school boards, and local elected officials must show the courage and principled leadership to spend the federal dollars wisely and ensure transparency.
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5 reasons why up-to-date assessment data is critical for IEPs, especially this year

Not testing students and updating IEPs could change entire academic trajectories for students if they do not receive data-driven supports and services.

8 tips for conducting successful in-school COVID vaccination events

Good communication, education and organization critical for maximizing the number of school employees getting vaccinated.

3 ways augmented reality enhances remote learning environments

When used properly, AR can transform the living room into an interactive learning center and make distance learning much more effective.
Wed Apr 28th, 2021

Creating safe, healthy schools: A 3-layered defense against COVID-19

Creating "concentric rings" of defense is key to combatting pathogens like SARS-CoV-2 and influenza. Here are the three areas to focus on.
Wed Apr 28th, 2021

National standards are critical to get cybersecurity education to more kids

Without national standards, there is huge variation between what one school and a district in another state may be teaching students at the same level.
Wed Apr 28th, 2021

Prioritizing equity: 3 best practices for putting ideas into action

Lessons learned from a Texas district's multi-year equity initiative can be applied in your district. These three best practices have helped guide the effort.
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Wed Apr 28th, 2021

Are your students ready to succeed in college and career?

The case for smart assessment of essential skills at the secondary level to ensure success.
Fri Apr 23rd, 2021

Tips for starting a drone program in K-12 classrooms

These recommendations and questions to ask will help your drone program succeed and give students an appreciation of their real-world uses.

Wed Apr 21st, 2021