4 Tips to Help Schools Prepare for the Next Pandemic
Now is the time for thoughtful pandemic planning, experts say, with insights from COVID-19 fresh in educators’ memories.
A State Said Districts Had to Report Spending on DEI. Some Defied the Mandate
Some of Oklahoma’s largest school districts resisted a directive to detail their spending on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
The One Question You Shouldn’t Wait Until an Exit Interview to Ask Teachers (Opinion)
The right feedback is like gold when it comes to retaining staff and building a healthy school culture.
July Update; Howard County Faces Scrutiny Over Transportation and PG County Increases Security
A quick review of Howard County’s transportation woes, including awarding a contract to a California Company that advertises as “green” and has a lot full of diesel busses. Also PG County’s decision to beef up security at their high schools and some middle schools.
Are Latino ‘Systems of Knowledge’ Missing From Education Technology?
Teachers see inadequate design, unequal access and cultural barriers in their classrooms.
Social Media Is Always Changing. Here’s How Districts Can Best Communicate With Families
A communication consultant recommends that school districts pick their platforms and be consistent about using them.
We Know About Summer Learning Loss for Kids, but Let’s Talk About Teachers…
Studies show teachers take 75 times as long to send an email the first week of school.
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Florida Board of Education Restricts Bathroom Access and Pronoun Use for Trans Students
Florida’s state board of education passed rules banning bathroom access and pronoun use for trans and nonbinary students and teachers.
Latino Teachers Share How Their Communities Can Reshape Education — If Given the Chance
This is the second in a three-part series of conversations with Latino educators and edtech experts. Read the first part here.As Latino children make …
This District Sees Big Benefits in Computer Science for All
Coding lessons begin as early as prekindergarten in the Mineola school district outside of New York City.