Organizations Delivering SEL Have to Meet the Needs of Many Departments Across Districts
Organizations delivering social-emotional learning have to meet the needs of many departments across districts
The Leader of a School of Education Is Pushing for a New Instructional Model
The dean of Arizona State University’s teacher college talks about a new model for instructional being taken up by districts, and how ed-tech providers can support classrooms.
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.
Massachusetts Officials Are Trying to Give K-12 Buyers the Resources to Avoid Costly Mistakes
Massachusetts state officials have launched a program to try to help school districts make smarter decisions about purchasing ed tech.
West Virginia's E-Rate Coordinator Talks About Persistent Challenges for Schools, and Students Working From Home
West Virginia’s state E-rate coordinator talks about the investments school districts are making in connectivity for schools, and for students’ homes.
The Henry County School System Has Added Mental Health “Facilitators” in Every Building
One in five students in Henry County lost a family member to COVID-19. Administrators responded by creating mental health and wellness facilitators.
A Top Administrator in the Pasco County School System Talks About Promoting Equity, and Career Paths for Students
A top district official from the Pasco County Schools in Florida talks about the district’s efforts to promote equitable opportunities for students, and help them explore career paths.
School Systems like Beaufort County, S.C., and Others Across the Country Are Investing Heavily in On-Campus Connectivity
EdWeek Market Brief takes an inside look at how a South Carolina district is spending on revamped internet connectivity, and the implications for ed-tech vendors.
A Top Administrator From a Bay Area School System Is Wary of Vendor Promises of Instant Fixes
Supporting students’ overall well-being has proved critical to overcoming obstacles that emerged during the pandemic, says Janelle Woodward, deputy superintendent in the Pleasanton Unified School District.
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