For Laylah Bulman of the Florida Scholastic Esports League, seeing the impact that gaming had on students - from their excitement to their development - was the moment when everything clicked.
Superintendents proceeding with online learning programs can join state and local efforts to extend high-speed, broadband internet in their communities.
In a pair of surveys, many parents expressed concern about the coronavirus outbreak's negative impact on learning while teachers detailed challenges to tackle before the 2020-21 school year.
Keeping project workflows going—from device returns to new curriculum rollouts—and documenting vulnerabilities to be addressed long term are important as administrators look to reopen schools, says DA guest columnist Linda Kraft.
Supports are available to district leaders making complex school design decisions this summer. Because staffing and facilities constraints impact every approach, the tools help in understanding what is possible and what tradeoffs will have to be considered.
Classroom pets serving as guest stars in online learning sessions this spring gave students separated from teachers and friends a social-emotional learning boost.
John Shoemaker, Technology Program Specialist at the School District of Palm Beach County in Florida, offers strategies to keep students engaged and staying healthy during the pandemic.
Evidence of systemic racism exists in schools even in progressive cities where "Black and brown" students are still too often labeled as underperforming, expert says.
Prioritizing inclusion for students with disabilities, during both in-person and remote learning, is challenging, but such practices increase engagement and create supportive school communities for all.
