By partnering with public schools, Simon Youth Foundation supports efforts across the nation to improve the academic dropout rate, and increase college accessibility for students at risk of dropping out of high school.
Darlington County School District in rural South Carolina saw an overwhelming response when educators there created a virtual academy to enhance online learning this school year.
COVID has compounded challenges in outreach to those least capable of maintaining internet connectivity to participate fully in schooling, and innovative outreach strategies may be needed.
Superintendents working to build equity in the era of COVID and online learning are revising curriculum, setting goals for diverse hiring, and reviewing discipline and other policies.
An analysis of reopenings plans from a nationally representative sample of 477 school districts found that nearly half are returning to full in-person instruction, with that model being far more likely in rural communities compared to suburban and urban ones.
A specialist dives into how educators can teach reading while maintaining control, differentiating lessons, and giving grace in a virtual learning environment.
Alternative grading and competency-based learning are two key shifts superintendents might consider as they lead COVID recovery in their school districts.
The U.S. Department of Education created a rule that established a specific funding formula districts should use when allocating CARES Act funds to nonpublic schools— but a U.S. District Court has ruled that ED was outside its authority.
