Cybersecurity

From supporting educators and vetting online resources to providing broadband for students, North Dakota State Superintendent and DA guest columnist Kirsten Baesler shares her state's story—including how leaders and families are working together to strengthen the home-school connection.

Students at Glastonbury Public Schools, a previous Districts of Distinction honoree, are using district iPads to complete assignments from home during the coronavirus pandemic.

Ironically, our best efforts to continue educating our students through distance learning may serve to widen the opportunity and achievement gaps between our student groups, says DA guest columnist Gustavo Balderas, superintendent of Eugene School District 4J in Oregon.

Seattle Public Schools cites equity concerns as it offers "A" or "incomplete" grading for high school students adjusting to online learning.

Here are important actions to take, according to an attorney with Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost LLP, when reassessing online learning as school closures continue.

Games offer students choice, while giving educators access to data that allows them to adjust lessons accordingly, says Rachelle Dene Poth, DA guest columnist, veteran teacher and FETC featured speaker.