Student Success

How would you spend $7 billion to narrow digital divide?

Superintendents, CIOs and other district leaders can share ideas on how communities will spend $7 billion from the American Rescue Plan to boost connectivity for students and staff

The ’90s called. They want their LMS back

Traditional platforms fall short. Students need adaptive learning. You need meaningful analytics.

Teachers union questions safety of 3 feet of social distancing

American Federation of Teachers concerned if three feet will work in highest-density, least-resourced schools, and pushes for more safety guidelines.

Side-by-side: ESSER, ESSER II, and ARP ESSER allowable activities

What money from the three funding bills - CARES Act, CRRSA Act, and the American Rescue Plan, can be spent on.

How teletherapy helps districts cover special ed shortages

Administrators have faced a range of challenges during education's big shift online, but many have found new opportunities that should outlast the pandemic.

Please don’t say ‘learning loss’ in this Illinois district

Bloomington Public Schools educators recognize COVID's impacts but they also don't want deficit-driven language to derail their students' efforts to bounce back

4 ways to make SEL a bigger priority in your district

Here are four steps that all school districts can start using now to support social-emotional learning and eliminate equity gaps.

What to consider when drafting individualized contingency plans

Having individualized contingency plans in place can help garner trust among parents and ease transitions for students to remote learning.

Use concise language, case law to navigate compensatory education requests

Parents who believe their concerns are heard and their children's needs are understood are less likely to pursue compensatory education, attorney says.

7 ways to strengthen your leadership skills during pandemic

To continue to lead staff effectively as the pandemic continues, special education directors may want to take cues from strong leaders in other industries.

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