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Getting students back on track to higher education
Higher education lost about 400,000 students this fall--who are they, and what can educators, families, and students themselves do to help them towards their goal of college and a career?
COVID-19 has raised a number of major questions for educators, one of which is “Why are college applications decreasing?”
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Making mental health checks during remote learning
This pandemic has pushed stress levels of many youth to the breaking point. There are many contributing factors, such as isolation from peers, concern about loved ones getting sick, family financial issues such as job losses, and stress from navigating distance learning.
4 principles of innovative school policing
In Round Rock ISD in Texas, we are paving the way for what district officials hope is the blueprint for transformative school policing.
Has your district unified school-to-home communications?
Maintaining efficient and effective communication with students’ families is challenging in the best of times, but it’s become even more onerous—and critical—during the global pandemic.
Digital tools prove critical for early learners during COVID
For early learners, nothing beats in-class learning. Having a teacher in close proximity to assess the needs of their students is critical for growth.
How this Texas district prioritizes SEL
New Caney Independent School District, northeast of Houston, Texas, understood that social emotional learning (SEL) and the missed opportunities to identify students with deficits played out in school–specifically in school violence.
Students feel isolated–online learning can help their mental health
I’ve seen how online learning has positively impacted and improved their mental health as we’re progressed through this global challenge.
A guide to choosing the right edtech partner
With so many technologies and providers out there, how can district leaders choose the right edtech partner or partners? Below are four questions to consider during the procurement process.
Professional development should remain a pandemic priority
For Diane Lauer, Assistant Superintendent of Priority Programs and Academic Support at St. Vrain Valley Schools in Colorado, COVID couldn’t stop teacher training. In fact, her work became that much more important.
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The Making of the Modern Librarian: The Value of School Libraries
With new technological advancements and the onset of digital media centers, students, teachers and parents have realized the value of school libraries.
Whitepapers and Resources
Empowering Students with Equitable Access to Career Experiences
Covid Recovery and the New Generation of Student Learners
Securly Playbook: 5 Strategies for Hybrid Learning Success
Strategies for Creating a Successful Collaborative Learning Environment, Virtual or In-Person
Academic Language Strategies for Improving Reading Comprehension
From Pre-Hire to Retire: Why a Total Approach to Human Capital Management Makes Sense for Schools
Simplifying K12 Labor Tracking/Grants Compliance
3 Simple Ways One District Protects Students and Data
Meeting Students Where They Are: Strategies that Increase Engagement
3 Proven Ways to Improve Educational Equity
Accelerating Learning with Meaningful Project-Based Learning
Human Capital Management: How to Save Money and Keep Employees Happy
Keep Students Connected With Distance Learning
School distributes hotspots to keep connected
Telehealth: Keeping classrooms safe
Online Learning is Here to Stay
Keeping Students Connected to Succeed in School and Beyond
Survey: Increased ebook usage & value amid COVID-19
