Preparing to Reopen: Six Principles That Put Equity at the Core
By: E. Tucker and L. Kruse. The authors address some of the challenges facing schools trying to make an equitable reopening plan, particularly keeping in mind students with disabilities.
ACT’s ScootPad Scoop-Up
Through acquisition of ScootPad, an adaptive learning platform, ACT further expands their footprint as a personalized, competency-based learning organization.
Getting Through: Leading with Optimism Hope and Love
By: Kristi Dominguez, Ellen Dorr & Kelly Niccolls. Post Covid-19, increased focus
Communicating with Your Teacher Will Never Be the Same
The way students and parents communicate with teachers will likely never be the same once schools re-open. Apps like Remind are making it easier to communicate whether learning is happening in-person or online.
How to Set Middle Schoolers On a Long-Term Path of Success
By: Rachel Graham. Middle school is a pivotal point for young adults and Rachel discusses how we ensure that middle schoolers receive the necessary skills and resources to set them on a long-term path to success.
Creating Connections Across Slate Valley for the Common Good
By: Casey O’Meara. The Slate Valley Unified Union School District applies community-focused experiential teaching and facilitation methods to better support deeper learning for its students.
Smart Review: Better Voice Recognition with SoapBox Labs
Rachelle Dene Poth discusses SoapBox Labs with Founder and CEO Dr. Patricia Scanlon in the latest Smart Review.
Getting Through: Multi-Mode Literacy
The instruction of literacy has been thrown into an immediate adaptation to remote teaching. This new, multi-faceted experience of reading, writing and comprehension is Multi-Mode Literacy.
Getting Through: Being An Equity-Focused Leader
By: Dedy Fauntleroy. Everything is rapidly changing—especially education. What are the implications for the equity-focused leader? Beyond the necessity to lead virtually in the moment, how do we move forward, how do we recover, and how should our leadership shift as a result?
When Humans, Not Systems, Run Schools
By: Andy Calkins. Andy discusses how the districts in NGLC's change management project have transitioned to home-based learning with rapid design of new systems and communication.