Biden administration guidance says schools should not require students to return to schools in person for 'the sole purpose of taking tests' and offers waivers for accountability systems.
Offering students a diverse and advanced curriculum, teacher shortages and broadband access will remain hurdles even as rural district emerge from COVID.
FETC looks at how educators in three innovative districts innovated to keep students engaged in hands-on, career-focused STEM projects despite the shift to remote instruction.
Advocates press for states to better track performance of military-connected students and allow those with special needs to transfer individualized education plans.
