Digital citizenship and protecting student privacy in online classes have become of even greater concern for K-12 administrators since coronavirus shut school buildings down.
A COVID-19 slide could mean some students could return in fall with 70% of a typical year's learning gains in reading, and less than 50% in math, which is nearly a full year behind, NWEA researchers say.
DA guest columnist Jeff Babbitt shares how the supportive (and flexible) faculty and staff at Genesee Valley Central School District are ensuring that the essential needs of students and families are met—from instruction and technology to meals and even virtual lunchtime gatherings.
The switch to virtual learning during the COVID-19 pandemic raises numerous privacy concerns under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and the IDEA. Here's how educators can prevent privacy breaches while providing special education online.
While it's imperative we teach children to be competent learners and users of technology, we must also emphasize social-emotional learning, says DA guest columnist Michelle VandyBogurt, who uses coding and robotics to teach problem-solving and perseverance at Northwest Community Schools in Michigan.
Superintendents will likely need budget funds to extend school days and school years to make up for learning time lost to the coronavirus closures, a former longtime education CFO says.
LRP Media Group, a recognized leader in the special education publishing industry, has released an update to the pamphlet, Athletics, Extracurricular Activities and Students with Disabilities: District Obligations Under the IDEA and Section 504. With it, districts can ensure that they are providing students with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities such […]
To help teachers succeed now, administrators need to reestablish relationships, develop work schedules and set expectations, says DA guest columnist and FETC featured speaker Matthew X. Joseph, who is director of curriculum, instruction and assessment for Leicester Public Schools.
