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Cheers and questions as some states and big school districts remove virtual learning option for fall

June 18, 2021 by Kalyn Belsha, Chalkbeat

As learning moves forward after COVID, districts are faced with tough decisions around virtual learning options

The school districts serving Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Miami, and Houston have all said they intend to continue offering a fully virtual option this fall. This week, the…

Data doesn’t talk–people do

June 17, 2021 by JC Bowman, Executive Director, Professional Educators of Tennessee

Data can be valuable, but it can also be manipulated--context is important as we strive to improve public education for all students.

Professor Andrea Jones-Rooy brilliantly stated in Quartz: “Data doesn’t say anything. Humans say things. We’ve conflated data with truth. And this has dangerous implications for our ability to…

4 things we need to realize about digital equity

June 16, 2021 by Laura Ascione

The pandemic moved digital equity concerns to the forefront--here's how to support robust access to online learning resources.

COVID caused an unprecedented and massive shift to online learning, and while online learning isn't new itself, it became the primary mode of education delivery for most students.…

Equity and equality are not the same

June 16, 2021 by JC Bowman, Executive Director, Professional Educators of Tennessee

Equity in education is absolutely critical for students to achieve their potential--but what does the term really mean?

A rising tide raises all boats. However, it is hard to guarantee equal outcomes in education when students are not starting from the same place, nor are they…

3 ways we address COVID learning gaps

June 15, 2021 by Dr. Regina Stewman, Principal, Sonora Elementary School, and Jennifer Worthy, Teacher, Sonora Elementary School

Pandemic-related learning gaps may take more than a single academic year to close, but with some flexibility, the right tools, and a little grace, it can be done

At Sonora Elementary School, we’ve been fortunate to be able to offer in-person classes to most of our students this year. Our district gave all students a fully…

3 critical STEM action-items for administrators

June 14, 2021 by Mike Lavelle, CEO, Flinn Scientific

Planning for a successful post-COVID academic year means taking stock of what STEM instruction might look like in the fall

With summer approaching, now is an opportune time for administrators and science department leaders to work collaboratively with educators to examine what worked and what didn’t, to close…

Parents want post-pandemic online learning options

June 11, 2021 by Laura Ascione

Online learning was an adjustment for everyone, but now, parents say they'd like to keep it as a learning choice moving forward

Parents believe schools should now be equipped to quickly and effectively move online if necessary, and that students should have a variety of learning options available to them.

Pooled COVID-19 testing in schools? Here’s what to know before diving in

June 9, 2021 by James Lu, MD, PhD, President and CEO, Helix

Pooled testing, when designed and managed correctly in schools, offers a way to keep schools open for in-person learning with minimal disruption

Best practices suggest that pooled testing on a weekly basis can create an easy-to-implement, safe environment that lets teachers and kids put the focus back on education.

Virtual learning will become more permanent post-COVID

June 9, 2021 by Laura Ascione

A survey finds that district leaders hope to offer virtual learning for the long haul, and shows they're focused on inequities in learning opportunities

About two in 10 U.S. school districts have already adopted, plan to adopt or are considering adopting virtual learning after the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to…

eSchool News welcomes Hero Awards nominations through June 30

June 7, 2021June 4, 2021 by Laura Ascione

To acknowledge educators' efforts, and to tell their stories, eSchool News is proud to announce the Hero Awards program.

5 ways to prepare and teach online classes

Online tutoring is becoming more accepted for people every day. With the coronavirus pandemic still affecting the world, there’s never been a better time to work remotely.

How is technology impacting literacy?

We live in a world where learning and technology are intrinsically linked, especially in the minds of our youth. But do today’s students process information differently because it comes on a digital device? Is there a correlation between technology use and plummeting literacy rates? And is the way our young people consume information negatively impacting their growth as learners?

District Management

Cheers and questions as some states and big school districts remove virtual learning option for fall

Data doesn’t talk–people do

4 things we need to realize about digital equity

Equity and equality are not the same

3 ways we address COVID learning gaps

3 critical STEM action-items for administrators

Parents want post-pandemic online learning options

Pooled COVID-19 testing in schools? Here’s what to know before diving in

Virtual learning will become more permanent post-COVID

eSchool News welcomes Hero Awards nominations through June 30

Delaware Ensures Every Student Has Digital Access to Curriculum and Choice Reading Titles

Education Leaders Claypool And McLaughlin Launch New School

DreamBox Learning® Enters ELA Market with Acquisitions of Reading Plus® and Squiggle Park

Florida’s Martin County School District Selects Award-Winning Digital Resource from Discovery Education to Educate All Students for Success

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