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4 possible COVID learning realities

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Pandemic Planning for Distance Learning: Scenarios and Considerations for PreK–12 Education Leaders , a report from New America, asks just those questions. District leaders work closely with local government and health officials to monitor health, CDC guidance, and reopening procedures.

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10 of the best and worst school systems

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But the quality of public school systems varies widely from state to state and is often a question of funding. Public elementary and secondary education dollars traditionally flow from three sources: the federal, state (state governments contributing nearly half of public-school funding) and local governments.

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Cybersecurity in K-12 Education

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And it’s increasingly common that we’ve seen school systems literally have to close, send students and teachers home and not even be able to deliver any services whatsoever. But even still, when students and teachers are back in school, it can be weeks, or sometimes even months. And responding to a significant incident.

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How This Teacher Brings Census Data to Life in the Classroom

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Kahlfeldt has touched on the census many times in his 15 years as a middle school social studies teacher at Winfield School District 34 (22 years total as an educator). Creating a census display in the district commons area, challenging students to answer census questions for raffle prizes. I heard some great comments from kids.

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Demystifying the role of the school board director

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Because the nature of their elected office is collaborative, school board directors are in constant communication with various audiences: families, taxpayers, district voters, students, legislators, local government leaders, and their peers in other districts or associations. The form this communication takes may vary by district.

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DEI in action: eSN Innovation Roundtable

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To me, [DEI] is educating myself and our team, but also educating teachers, staff, and students. Context matters, and we have to ask the questions to understand the context for each and every student. What do they look like in terms of the active participation of teachers and students? AR: [One of the U.S.

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Districts put DEI into action

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To me, [DEI] is educating myself and our team, but also educating teachers, staff, and students. Context matters, and we have to ask the questions to understand the context for each and every student. What do they look like in terms of the active participation of teachers and students? AR: [One of the U.S.

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