The Blended Learning Models that Can Help Schools Reopen
This article explores two approaches to blended learning that could be used in schools, providing a mix of in-person and remote learning. In particular, the article discusses flipped learning in which students watch videos of content at home and use class time for more involved work. This enriched virtual model has students completing most of… Read More ›
Policy Recommendations to Support Social, Emotional and Academic Development
This report features policy recommendations to nurture students’ connections to school to support both well-being and academic outcomes. Due to the disruptions caused by the pandemic, the quality of students’ relationships with adults and peers and their sense of connection to school are vitally important during remote and in-person learning. The report asserts that relationships… Read More ›
Supporting Students to be Independent Learners: State and District Actions
This report features actionable insights to help state policymakers encourage culturally and linguistically responsive education during the COVID-19 pandemic. The report asserts that culturally and linguistically responsive education helps students build a sense of connection to school and become independent learners. The skills that are hallmarks of independent learners – confidence, competence, and interpersonal skills… Read More ›
Why There’s A Push To Get Police Out Of Schools
This article and accompanying podcast from MindShift explores the rationale for decreasing police in schools. This has long been a goal of the black lives matter. This article explains the call for decreasing police presence in schools. It suggests several student-centered alternatives to increase student safety including restorative justice programs, positive behavioral interventions and supports… Read More ›
Planning for Success in the Fall Starts with Personalization
In this article, the author makes a strong case for the need for personalization to address the wide range of student needs next year. He asserts that the great concerns around equity that have been brought to the surface and exacerbated due to COVID-19 school closures can only be addressed if educators can commit to… Read More ›
Why Middle Schoolers Thrive in a Self-Paced Classroom
In this article, a veteran teacher discusses how they are increasing student engagement during remote learning by letting students take more responsibility for their own learning. The author suggests letting students conduct projects on topics of their own choosing to motivate and engage them in deeper level learning. Through examples, the author dispels the myth… Read More ›
Passion Projects Fuel Student-Driven Learning
In this article, a veteran teacher details how to engage students through a self-directed passion project. The author notes that for many students interest at the end of the year is lagging. The author provides detailed steps and tips to guide students through creation of projects on topics of their own choosing to engage them… Read More ›
How Student Agency Can Ease the Pain of Remote Learning and Teaching
This article looks at the advantages of encouraging student agency during remote learning. It looks at the benefits to student engagement and deep level learning, social-emotional well-being, and school operations. School leaders and teachers will appreciate the tips to jump start learner agency in each of these three categories. Source Organization: EdSurge Visit the Resource
Observations of Self-Directed Behavior in an Online Environment
In this article, a project director from the New Hampshire Learning Initiative discusses lessons learned during remote learning from educators and school leaders in NH. In past years NH schools have put emphasis on helping students develop the 21st century skills of communication, collaboration, creativity, and self-direction. This article explores the role of self-direction and… Read More ›
15 Classroom Resources for Discussing Racism, Policing and Protest
This blog article offers many useful resources to help teachers talk to students about racism and current events. This article discusses the importance of tackling tough conversations about race, racism, and the related protests with students; even when these must occur virtually. It includes a lengthy list of resources that teachers can use right away.… Read More ›
Schools Call Parents “Co-Teachers,” but We Have No Idea What We’re Doing
This article is a plea to educators to remember families and caregivers during remote learning school closures. The article reminds educators that parents must often act as co-teachers during remote learning but have received no training. It encourages educators to provide more scaffolding to help parents take on this new role. This article can serve… Read More ›
Learning in the Time of Corona: Fast Classes and Less Sleep
This article, written by a teacher at the Urban Assembly School for Math and Science for Young Women, an all-girls school serving grades 6 through 12 in downtown Brooklyn, N.Y., highlights student voices. The article features excerpts from interviews with students about their experiences with remote learning. The author hopes other educators can learn from… Read More ›