Many educators who are further exposed to their students' personal struggles during online learning could likely be experiencing conditions that negatively impact academic achievement and school culture.
District leaders who have invited teachers back into their buildings to close out the school year have made detailed plans to reassure employees about the coronavirus risk.
Even though the school year is coming to an end, superintendents still have a chance to find budget savings that will help their districts cope with expected cutbacks.
Only a handful of students remain without reliable WiFi internet access in Colorado's Boulder Valley School District, where leaders have connected nearly 1,000 families since the coronavirus outbreak closed schools.
Working toward common goals as a "giant team" while providing safe, inclusive and engaging activities should be the mission, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic.
San Francisco-area schools launch "Digital Bridge" broadband internet pilots to test "super hotspot" high-speed WiFi access to students for online learning.
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.
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.
