A Massive Voter-Approved State Fund Could Create New Spending on Curriculum and Tech-Based Learning
A massive voter-approved state fund could lead to districts looking for new forms of curriculum, computer programming, and tech-based learning.
The Executive Director of the Council of the Great City Schools Talks About How Urban Schools Are Coping With Pandemic-Era Learning Loss
Education companies need to focus on helping students return to grade level, and not just remediation, says the executive director of the Council of the Great City Schools.
Tulsa Superintendent Deborah Gist Talks About Support Teachers Need, and Observations From Having Returned to the Classroom
Tulsa Superintendent Deborah Gist talks about the support teachers need, and observations from having recently returned to teach because of staffing shortages.
Districts Face Potentially Severe Implications From Losses in Funding and Slowing Economic Conditions
School districts face a financial “bloodletting” in a few years as enrollment declines, loss of stimulus, and a potential economic slowdown takes hold, says Marguerite Roza of Georgetown University.
Tennessee is One of 26 States to Have Implemented a New Approach Emphasizing Phonics
The Tennessee department of education’s chief academic officer breaks down the state’s sweeping year-old reading policy, one of 26 approved in states around the country.
A Consultant Who Works With Ed. Companies Talks About Common Missteps and How to Avoid Them
Ed-tech companies need to weave privacy protections into product design and the very fabric of what they do, says Linnette Attai, who consults organizations on GDPR and other regulations.
A Minnesota School System Has Experienced the Strengths and Limitations of Virtual Support for Teachers
The Saint Paul School District in Minnesota was forced to move to virtual PD during the pandemic, but it still sees many advantages to face-to-face support, says Craig Anderson, the district’s executive director of the office of teaching and learning.
A Federally Funded Effort in Arkansas Pairs Districts With Outside Providers of Support
The director of an ambitious statewide program in Arkansas talks about how it aims to pair school districts with qualified providers of academic intervention.
In Striving for Something Perfect, Many Companies Ignore Strategies for Gathering Evidence That Can Help Them
Many education organizations in the market ignore common-sense ways to establish evidence for their products, explains consultant Kripa Sundar.
The Chief Academic Officer of Ed-Tech Provider Kiddom Talks About Paths to Engaging Students
School districts looking to engage students will continue to need a robust virtual experience, even with the widespread return to in-person learning, says Kiddom Chief Academic Officer Abbas Manjee.
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