The approval ratings of teachers, bus drivers, food service workers and other school staff are surging since the coronavirus outbreak closed schools, according to a new NEA survey.
Many hotspot discount programs that districts provided to low-income families are reaching their limit, and school leaders are concerned what monthly rates these families will have to pay so students can still learn remotely during school closures.
Brainerd Public Schools Director of Technology Sarah Porisch uses weekly "Tech Tidbit" videos to give teachers tips on everything from photo editing to classroom management apps to accessibility.
Shannon McClintock Miller, innovation director for Iowa's Van Meter Community School District and a featured speaker for FETC, addresses the importance of librarians taking the lead in the selection, integration, organization and sharing of digital resources and tools.
Adam Garry, senior director of education strategy at Dell and a keynote speaker at the Academic Esports Conference, offers tips to make online experiences positive.
Though sedentary behavior and screen time raise cause for concern, especially during the coronavirus pandemic, experts agree that setting too many boundaries for students can lead to negative outcomes.
The three-day Academic Esports Conference features nearly 60 sessions with academic and esports experts who will address needs at both K-12 and higher education and offer strategies, guidance and best practices.
Shannon McClintock Miller, innovation director for Iowa's Van Meter Community School District and a featured speaker for FETC®, addresses how to take students (as well as teachers and families) around the world virtually and shares a curated list of destinations.
