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How a district created a virtual learning academy during COVID

Darlington County School District in rural South Carolina saw an overwhelming response when educators there created a virtual academy to enhance online learning this school year. 

5 ways to communicate with families experiencing, at risk for homelessness

COVID has compounded challenges in outreach to those least capable of maintaining internet connectivity to participate fully in schooling, and innovative outreach strategies may be needed.

Ensuring robust internet, access to devices keys to successful distance learning

Ensuring our state and regional education centers have the needed resources at this time should be a national imperative.

7 policy moves that could transform K-12 education

Alternative grading and competency-based learning are two key shifts superintendents might consider as they lead COVID recovery in their school districts.

Smart spending and esports: tackling 10 startup questions

Schools looking to launch esports don't have to break the bank to get gaming going. If they first determine their program's purpose and look for available help, the sky is the limit.

Scholastic launches election website for grades 3-12

Students can cast an unofficial vote for president and get a deep civics lesson on the process and issues affecting the 2020 campaigns.

5 steps for teaching students with autism through VR

Here's why this school year is a good time to start using virtual reality to help educate students on the autism spectrum, and how schools can get started.

New COVID dashboard to provide early warnings for schools

Superintendents and their teams can analyze COVID trends in their own districts and surrounding schools with an online dashboard that will go live in September.

6 strategies for improving distance learning

Engagement and equity issues need not hinder online learning this school year in the same way they disrupted K-12 education when COVID shut schools down in the spring.

3 building blocks to succeed in the coming school year

Taking steps to meet students' basic needs, ensuring connectivity, and advancing innovation will be key to success this year.

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