President Joe Biden’s nomination of Miguel Cardona for education secretary has been largely well received. But his choice for the number two spot at the department is prompting some objections from education interest groups.
Biden's executive order directs Department of Education to provide states and school districts with "evidence-based guidance" in reopening and remaining open for in-person learning.
Ward leads The Florida Council of 100, which spent two years developing a long-range strategic plan to prepare Florida's schools for the seismic shifts that will occur in the way students are taught.
Persistent equity issues and systemic racism mean returning to normal post-COVID would be "immoral," says Lisa Williams, Baltimore County Public Schools' executive director of equity and cultural proficiency.
Future Ready Schools thought leaders will share ideas for leading through adversity, surpassing the survival stage and thriving, and designing resilient and transformative learning.
FETC keynote speaker and superintendent Jill Siler's book about leadership in challenging times guides district leaders in re-envisioning instruction for the hybrid era.
In Peter Gorman's FETC 2021 keynote, he will share the elements of an aligned system that the highest performing school districts utilize to increase student achievement at scale.
Marcus Buckingham, an expert on talent at work, will speak to FETC attendees about identifying strengths and building resilience in both students and teachers.
Clarksville Montgomery Schools in Tennessee want to get all grades back in person and provide a layer of security for teachers and staff. but a slow rollout from the state is hampering those efforts.
