Could Russia’s 21st Century Sputnik Be in Educational Transformation?
Another Sputnik is being launched in Russia, this time in educational transformation and the promise of student excellence.
Adapting Test Design to Make It Work in a Distance Setting
By: Eric Kalenze. The recent adjustment to distance learning has required teachers to manage curriculum differently, redistribute expectations, and plan accordingly under the circumstances. Online testing is no exception.
How to Not “Just Get By” With Remote Learning
By: Chad Dorsey. Chad talks about how distance learning has forced to rethink and reimagine how to engage students in a meaningful way.
How the Research on Learning Can Drive Change
Chris talks about concepts that research has uncovered about how we learn and how those can be used to drive change.
Connections Matter in Lee’s Summit: Planning and Adapting to Virtual Learning
A superintendent reflects on the challenges, opportunities and strategies that have been required to face distance learning head-on.
Resources to Supplement and Enhance Distance Learning in the Elementary Grades
By: Erin Gohl and Kristen Thorson. In response to the transition to online learning, many individuals, organizations, and institutions are making distance learning resources and opportunities available for pre-school to elementary age students.
As Distance Learning Turns On, Students Increasingly Tune Out
David continues a monthly series where he examines the rich resources and deep challenges of teaching during the time of coronavirus.
Searching for the Other Side of the Tunnel: Leading Through COVID-19
By: Carlos Moreno & Andrew Frishman. The rules of engagement are being rewritten, and old assumptions are no longer viable. How can we step up our game as leaders? How can we deepen and broaden our service to others in this moment?
How a Montessori Classroom, Online Learning, and Family Engagement Can Work Together
By: Lisa Evans. The Lexington Four Early Childhood Center has discovered an at-home program called Waterford UPSTART that not only supplements classroom teaching and student learning, but empowers parents to authentically engage in their child’s education.
We Can Never Repay The Earth, But We Can Try
This Earth Day, we're reflecting on our duty to the planet: to experience it to its fullest and to face the largest issue of our time head-on.