Getting Through
Getting Smart has launched the Getting Through series to support educators, leaders and families on the path forward during such an uncertain time. This series will provide resources and inspiration as we face long term school closures, new learning environments, and address equity and access from a new lens. Whether you are just getting started with distance or online learning, or you’ve had plans in place and have the opportunity to share your work and guidance with others, there is a place for your voice and an opportunity to learn.
Getting Through
How to Reopen Schools: A 10-Point Plan Putting Equity at the Center
By: Eric Tucker & Tom Vander Ark. Eric and Tom lay out a 10-point plan on how to reopen schools post-pandemic with equity in mind and strengthening systems as the focus.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
Early Learning
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.
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Keep America’s Students Learning At Home
By: Keith Krueger. During COVID-19, Keith provides steps that can be taken to keep children learning at home.
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Out with the Test, in With PBL: How Project- Based Learning is Transforming Remote Learning
By: Kyle Wagner. Kyle shares stories captured from students about the projects that they are building during this unprecedented time.