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 ›
Educators Tackle Tough Conversations about Race and Violence – This Time Virtually
This article discusses the importance of discussing current events with students. It presents examples of the many different ways that educators around the country are tackling tough conversations with their students about current events and systemic racism while students are participating in remote learning. Source Organization: Chalk Beat Visit the Resource
Three Ways to Scale Student-Centered Reforms in Your System
Since 2014, New Hampshire educators can meet academic accountability requirements through a statewide Performance Assessment for Competency-based Education (PACE) system. Aimed at capturing a more authentic assessment of content knowledge, educators have developed and scored performance tasks with levels of reliability and validity comparable to state level standardized tests. As part of a William and… Read More ›
What Will Schools Do in the Fall? Here Are 4 Possible Scenarios
This article discusses the ways in which schools might deliver instruction in the fall of 2020 after school closures. This clear article outlines four possible scenarios for instruction that include varying mixes of in-person and distance learning. This article is a good read for educators as well as parents or members of the community interested… Read More ›
How to Foster a Positive School Climate in a Virtual World
This article discusses the importance of creating a positive school climate, especially during distance learning. The author details ways to improve culture in four main areas: physical and emotional safety, respect for diversity and equity, relationships, supportive teaching practices and sense of community. This article will be helpful to leaders of schools serving any age… Read More ›