States are drafting guidance for school districts as officials try to reduce the potential for coronavirus outbreaks as students return to classrooms in the fall.
A Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling that overturned most provisions in the "Safer at Home" order issued by the state's Department of Health Services in April 2020 will not require students to return to the classroom just yet.
While many U.S. district leaders have already decided that online learning will continue through summer school, some school systems want to bring students back to classrooms.
Using technology to personalize learning for inpatient and day hospital program students is important to maintain engagement and connection, says DA guest columnist Emily Hersh, superintendent of Mount Pleasant Blythedale Union Free School District in New York.
DA guest columnist and Baldwin-Whitehall School District Superintendent Randal A. Lutz shares how his district's CHILL Project provides a blueprint for implementing stress-reduction practices for all, in school—and out. Here are six strategies for success.
As COVID-19 affects the mental health of Latino students at significantly higher rates than whites, Cutler-Orosi JUSD in California struggles to provide support for a student population that is 97% hispanic.
Can students survive an entire school day without their smartphone screens? How about a whole school year? The answer is a resounding yes in at least two districts.
A flexible plan that leverages existing tech resources and focuses on communication is key, say DA guest columnists Mark D. Benigni and Susan O. Moore, of Meriden Public Schools. They share their strategy—plus seven implementation tips.
Districts of Distinction honoree Cherokee County School District is bringing game-based learning into the classroom (and online during school closures) by providing extensive training and PD.
It should now. Making preparations to avoid confusion during any emergency—including a pandemic—is critical, says Mike Raisor, the former COO for Jefferson County Public Schools, whose plan was designed to get the district up and running within 12 hours.
