ESSER funds are allowing K-12 leaders to lower class sizes and add personnel to focus on the academic and social-emotional priorities that will help students recover.
In terms of his priorities for education, Adams has often talked about expanding the notion of schooling from K-12 to 'birth to profession,' or 'cradle to career.'
Exciting and engaging students is perhaps the best reason for using ed-tech and instructional technology, says Rosalyn Washington, a digital learning specialist in Atlanta Public Schools.
Adding to the urgency is that many districts are now following a test-to-stay approach to keep close contacts in class or want to sends rapid COVID tests home with students.
The Biden Administration's Build Back Better Act could provide some momentum for a much-needed overhaul of disjointed education and career-training systems, a report says.
Before considering any fancy tech solutions, consider conducting an inventory of all the technological assets on your networks, because devices that are not actively tracked cannot be successfully scanned, logged, managed or monitored.
More personnel to conduct school COVID testing and guidance on incentivizing parents to opt-in highlight the White House's latest pandemic prevention strategies for K-12.
Extended School Year Services Under the IDEA and Section 504: Legal Standards and Case Law addresses the major issues school districts need to know about ESY to provide students FAPE and minimize disputes.
Strong programming that can unify your district around effective instruction is necessary, but excellent teachers who understand what they are teaching and why are the strength of any district.