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.
With school closures forcing teacher preparation programs to educate online and cancel in-person student teaching experiences, these new educators, especially in the special ed arena, will need more support than ever.
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.
District leaders and educators can consider a variety of tools to engage young learners, while building problem-solving skills and fostering peer collaboration—at home or at school, says DA guest columnist, veteran teacher and FETC featured speaker Rachelle Dene Poth.
Shannon McClintock Miller, innovation director for Iowa's Van Meter Community School District and a featured speaker for FETC, offers startup tips for districts, and discusses how the successful effort moved from one fifth-grade class to middle and high school classes, too.
Students don't have to wait until schools reopen to start coding. DA guest columnist, veteran educator and FETC featured speaker Rachelle Dene Poth shares options for districts to consider anytime.
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.
The annual tracking of laptops and other ed-tech assets has been disrupted this year as district leaders try to ensure students can continue online learning with adequate instructional technology this summer and beyond.
District leaders must work with communities to ensure a safe and equitable education for all learners—and be prepared to make adjustments, says DA guest columnist and retired Tucson USD Assistant Superintendent Eugene Butler Jr.
