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How schools may change forever when they reopen in fall 2020

Matt Zalaznick | April 27, 2020

Reforms resulting from coronavirus closures might include blended learning where struggling students spend more time in classrooms while others take online classes.

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NAECAD provides framework for success for esports leaders

Tony DiRomualdo and Franco Girimonte | April 26, 2020

Through its membership, clinics and conferences, NAECAD, which oversees esports coaches and directors, provides a powerful collaborative environment to share ideas and foster growth.

Creativity in crisis: WiFi buses narrow the digital divide

Matt Zalaznick | April 26, 2020

Turning school buses into mobile WiFi hotspots will provide broadband access and equity in narrowing the digital divide in online learning during the coronavirus crisis and beyond.

Opinion

How North Dakota moved its schools to online learning

Tony DiRomualdo and Franco Girimonte | April 22, 2020

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.

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Librarians offer ideas to keep students gaming remotely

Tony DiRomualdo and Franco Girimonte | April 21, 2020

Finding new opportunities to keep students engaged at home can be a challenge, unless you think outside the box ... like offering a drive-in esports theater.

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How equity has overhauled grading in online learning

Matt Zalaznick | April 20, 2020

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

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How deep will the COVID-19 learning slide be?

Matt Zalaznick | April 16, 2020

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.

Improved extracurricular activities book provides new guidance on school athletics and students with disabilities

April 16, 2020

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 […]

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