Student Success

‘Supermajority’ of teachers ready for schools to reopen

Eight in 10 American Federation of Teachers members want to return to in-person learning, expressing new confidence in COVID safety precautions, a survey shows. 

So, you want to hire—or become—an equity officer?

Equity officers ensure equity is a part of every conversation, decision, policy and practice. But the work is complex, and that person will struggle to be effective if the system doesn't set them up for success.

4 suggestions for safe delivery of speech-language therapy

Speech pathologists returning in person may be concerned about the effects of wearing masks and other PPE when providing speech-language services.

How to keep students with Tourette syndrome connected during COVID

udents with tic disorders are increasingly susceptible to suffer learning loss and other ill effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, specialist says

What 20 years of research says about the importance of principals

Replacing a below-average elementary school principal with an above-average principal results in nearly three months of additional math and reading gains, research shows.

4 ways to maintain special education teachers’ morale during COVID

2020 was a challenging year for everyone, but teachers have widely been acknowledged for their creativity and commitment to students amidst all the sudden changes.

Schools look to university to guide equity overhaul

Roger Williams University will lead Providence Public School District in developing a community-driven scorecard to measure process toward equity in education.

CDC plots ‘long-needed roadmap’ for reopening schools

CDC's new guidance on reopening schools emphasizes equity, prioritizes mask wearing and physical distancing to keep students safe.

Why CDC reopening guidance is just the start of K-12 recovery

Bringing students back to classrooms will take a substantial amount of resources beyond what many districts can marshal on their own, expert says.

How to shift the knowledge narrative around the SAT

As the SAT's influence wanes, colleges and high schools could place more emphasis on students' performance in AP courses and on AP tests.

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