Graduating seniors from a local school in New Hampshire did more to celebrate their completion of high school than just a drive-by graduation. Each student received their own private celebration with their loved ones from on top of a mountain.
On the first day of school when classrooms reopen in Texas' Ector County ISD, teachers are more likely to cover social-emotional learning than math or English, Superintendent Scott Muri says.
District leaders must consider how to address students recovering from coronavirus who are returning to school, particularly students with disabilities who may have lingering issues that interfere with learning.
School leaders are under pressure to provide every student with a device for online learning in the fall as many districts plan to adopt some form of blended learning even if campuses reopen.
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.
Teens have turned to social media not to cut themselves off from current events, but to seek connections that boost mental health during this age of coronavirus-induced anxiety and isolation.
Superintendents proceeding with online learning programs can join state and local efforts to extend high-speed, broadband internet in their communities.
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.
Music can play a major role in helping students cope with school closures and other coronavirus disruptions—and give them more control over their learning.
