New Report Estimates School Closures’ Long-Term Impact on the U.S. Economy at More Than $14 Trillion
$14.1 trillion — that’s how much the U.S. economy could lose before the end of the #21stcentury because of school closures, according to a new paper
9 Children’s Books Recommended By Children’s Bookstores For Fall 2020
9 Children’s Books recommended by children’s bookstores for fall 2020. The recommendations include selections for early readers to young adults.
Teaching children digital literacy skills helps them navigate and respond to misinformation
Teaching children digital literacy skills is essential to help them learn how to navigate and respond to misinformation. It also helps them grow into adults who can participate in digital democracy.
For those with ADHD, exercise can aid schooling
For students with ADHD daily exercise can improve their performance in school, especially if they are learning from home
How Long Does It Take to Achieve Mastery in a Skill?
From becoming fluent in a foreign language to playing an instrument how many years of deliberate practice does it take to achieve mastery in a particular field or endeavor?
Khan Academy’s Sal Khan shares advice for online learning: Do less, and turn off the camera
Khan Academy’s Sal Khan shares advice for parents and students who are new to online learning
How schools return to accountability post-COVID
How can schools return to accountability post COVID-19? Students and parents must understand what counts as attending class and how grades will be determined during online learning
Five tips for remote learning
Five tips for remote learning for both parents and students
Establishing Routines for Remote Learning
Teaching students how to interact online helps ensure a good experience for both students and teachers.
Why micro-credentials will fuel student-centered learning
Can micro-credentials boost student-centered learning? Micro-credentials can be a more specifiable, verifiable and predictable form of professional development