Charleston County School District classrooms refilled more quickly this year at schools where long-term principals maintained closes ties to the community.
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says the federal government will not micromanage schools but will ensure students receive free, appropriate public education.
A growing number of superintendents are concerned students are being forced to miss in-person instruction even though their risk of catching COVID is low.
District leaders, school boards, and local elected officials must show the courage and principled leadership to spend the federal dollars wisely and ensure transparency.
COVID forced K-12 leaders to overhaul safety policies— including the key component of communicating regularly and transparently with their communities.
With much focus on re-engaging students in learning as more schools reopen, administrators are also re-committing to security beyond PPE and COVID precautions.
As we reopened our doors to teachers and students, beyond health and safety protocols, we focused on building the sense of resilience that children need to recover from the upheavals of the past year.
The student support person is one of the key factors determining whether students will be successful in an online learning environment or whether they will flounder.
