For many young students in the early stages of literacy, the interruption in learning brought by the pandemic has resulted in a need to go back to basics.

Interactive, audio-enhanced storybooks have proven effective at boosting vocabulary and better preparing a vulnerable population for elementary school, researchers say.

Participating in dual enrollment “helps students move their gaze from a few feet in front of them to a point further on out on the horizon and start on that road,” said Amy Williams, executive director of the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships.

From mobile hotspots to building their own broadband networks, here's how district leaders can ensure students are connected post-COVID.