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Briefing

How one university supports K-12 online learning (for free)

Matt Zalaznick | May 19, 2020

Teachers looking for online learning resources are getting a big boost from the University of Michigan's free library of digital instructional materials.

Opinion

6 steps for building (and evolving) a distance learning program

Tony DiRomualdo and Franco Girimonte | May 18, 2020

This Los Angeles district will continue to solicit feedback for program improvements as it plans an Extended School Year program for special education students this summer.

Briefing

COVID-19 esports series: Kansas school shares winning strategies

Tony DiRomualdo and Franco Girimonte | May 17, 2020

Academic Esports Conference speakers Dr. Kristy Custer, principal, and Michael Russell, teacher, at Complete High School Maize offer tips on remote instruction and gaming.

How to protect against retaliation claims during distance learning

May 17, 2020

Extended school closures dramatically shift the way students receive education and how parents can communicate with district staff. As a result, advocacy and adverse action may look different under these circumstances.

Event

Exploring together in the virtual learning space

Tony DiRomualdo and Franco Girimonte | May 14, 2020

DA guest columnist, veteran teacher and FETC featured speaker Rachelle Dene Poth shares online resources for educators that not only connect students to specific content, but give them the opportunity to discover and pursue their interests.

Event

5 tools for adding AR/VR to remote learning

Tony DiRomualdo and Franco Girimonte | May 14, 2020

Immersive tech tools can engage students in any class—from STEAM to foreign languages—and help them retain concepts, says DA guest columnist, veteran teacher and FETC featured speaker Rachelle Dene Poth.

Schools need billions more to open safely, union and PTA leaders say

Matt Zalaznick | May 13, 2020

Schools need billions of dollars in resources and added staff to reopen safely in the fall, at a time when many states and local governments expect drastic budget cuts.

Opinion

Why IT leaders must keep a close watch on ed-tech app activity

Charlie Sander | May 13, 2020

Student data privacy laws still apply when a district transitions to remote learning, and keeping track of data becomes more difficult when students and staff access everything remotely, says DA guest columnist Charlie Sander.

Event

How educators can prioritize self-care now

Tony DiRomualdo and Franco Girimonte | May 13, 2020

Taking care of ourselves cannot take a back seat, say DA guest columnists Christine Ravesi-Weinstein and Matthew X. Joseph, who is also a featured speaker for FETC. They share five self-care strategies for educators, from educators, including staying connected and leading with heart.