Just as newspapers lost subscribers, some public schools have been losing students, and like papers, some responded to losses in revenue and enrollment by laying off teachers, narrowing the curriculum, and eliminating programs.
Hints of a remote learning legacy are emerging. The digital pivot made some districts solve preexisting tech gaps. Educators explored new social-emotional supports with heightened attention to mental health. And parents have transformed into stronger collaborators in their children’s learning.
The objective is to make sure we create a model that is meaningful to our educators; a professional learning model that will stick with educators during remote learning and in the near future.
A key goal of Vancouver Public Schools' equity audit is to ensure that student achievement can no longer be predicted by family background or zip code.
From grant to launch, Academic Esports Conference speakers Jane Whitaker and Laurie Boyer present how gaming is inspiring dreams at Fort Pierce Westwood Academy.
DA guest columnist, veteran educator and FETC featured speaker Rachelle Dene Poth shares options that K-12 districts can use to boost student engagement—from augmented reality science experiments to virtual field trips.
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.
Rather than present a best guess as fact, provide students with the tools they need to stay up to date on COVID-19, says DA guest columnist Hannah Dismuke, a science teacher in North Carolina's Guilford County Schools.
