U.S. Pediatricians Call For In-Person School This Fall
The dangers of social isolation outweigh the risks of in-person classes for most children, says the American Academy of Pediatrics, as they recommend schools to reopen this fall
Moving School Outside Could Reduce Coronavirus Risks, Experts Say
Can outdoor classrooms reduce the risk of coronavirus ?
2 New Surveys Find Teachers Stressed by Shutdown, Unable to Contact Students and Feeling Their Confidence Drop
Just 12% of teachers covered all class material this year. Half need help keeping students engaged online. In unsupportive schools, confidence plummeted from 90% to 48%. Some eye-popping survey results
With Minecraft: Education Edition, Microsoft Looks To Blend Esports And EDU
Microsoft is adding instructor guides and frameworks to the popular videogame Minecraft to bring the competitive juice of esports to STEM eudcation.
Free-range kids: Why a child’s freedom to travel and play without adult supervision matters
Why a child’s freedom to travel and play without adult supervision matters. During the pandemic, children’s independent mobility may be more essential than ever before.
How to Improve Distance Learning for Students With IEPs
Strategies for parental involvement and synchronous and asynchronous activities can help students with individualized education programs.
9 Big Questions Education Leaders Should Ask to Address Covid-19
Figuring out to how to deal with the summer slide and traumas resulting from the pandemic are just two of the biggest concerns for educators and school leaders
Planning the safe reopening of our schools
Reopening schools will require creativity and attention to safe health practices--here's how some schools are getting started
The expenses for new health protocols loom large for under-resourced school districts. By one estimate, it will cost the average school district about $1.8 million to enable social distancing.
The expenses for new health protocols loom large for under-resourced school districts. By one estimate, it will cost the average school district about $1.8 million to enable social distancing.
Schools Strive for Screen Time Balance in a Complex Equation
As educators embrace educational technology and remote learning, they also face concerns about screen time, access and digital equity.