What are homeschool pods? How can parents find a micro-school? Could these pandemic pods be a good option for your children during the pandemic? Find out here!
Disastrous test scores increasingly show how steep a toll the COVID-19 era exacted on students, particularly minorities. Schools are grappling with how to catch up, and the experience of one city shows how intractable the obstacles are.
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After a challenging year of pandemic schooling, these activities help students reflect on what they’ve learned and look forward to what’s coming next.
With the nearly universal decision coming last week to transition schools and universities to online instruction amidst the COVID-19 pandemic,
Home learning is essential while schools remain closed during the pandemic. These free home learning resources will ensure your child's education continues.
Self-pity doesn’t help me or my kids
There will surely be more to come, but here are few lessons the pandemic has made crystal clear so far.
The pandemic forced teachers and students into new ways of learning that can help improve the school experience for students moving forward.
School based occupational therapy providers support students in learning and participating in the classroom. Here are school based OT tips.
Sitting is a silent pandemic. A sedentary lifestyle currently ranks as the 4th leading cause of global mortality. My friend Victoria Repa has put together… | 113 comments on LinkedIn
Let’s focus on the future, and fix the problems we still need to solve.
A lack of internet access is a crisis for many Americans during the coronavirus pandemic. Consumer Reports finds libraries and schools leading local efforts to bridge the digital divide.
I am a primary school teacher from Galway, Ireland. By day, I have the fun task of educating the next generation of kids… by night… I’m an artist! All my comics are drawn the old-school way—with a pen, paper, and a lightbox.
Grab all successful tips for enhancing excellence in online teaching while addressing learner challenges.
As 2021 gets into full swing and we consider how COVID-19 and the ever-changing pandemic have caused uncertainty, it is increasingly important to consider our current situations and how we can positively enhance the quality of our lives going forward. The word ‘Kawa’ means river in Japanese. The m
Let your library media specialists lead your school’s digital transformation through edtech coordination, information, and education.
Because of the novel coronavirus, many schools around the world had to shut down earlier this year.
As 2021 gets into full swing and we consider how COVID-19 and the ever-changing pandemic have caused uncertainty, it is increasingly important to consider our current situations and how we can positively enhance the quality of our lives going forward. The word ‘Kawa’ means river in Japanese. The m
A top pediatrician calls for reopening schools as soon as possible because of the negative impact the shutdown is having on students' learning and mental health.
As 2021 gets into full swing and we consider how COVID-19 and the ever-changing pandemic have caused uncertainty, it is increasingly important to consider our current situations and how we can positively enhance the quality of our lives going forward. The word ‘Kawa’ means river in Japanese. The m
Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) is a term used to describe children and young people who experience difficulties attending school.
Schools, restaurants, workplaces, and shops have installed plexiglass shields and plastic curtains, tents, and screens as measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, leading to a new social landscape of clear-plastic barriers.
As 2021 gets into full swing and we consider how COVID-19 and the ever-changing pandemic have caused uncertainty, it is increasingly important to consider our current situations and how we can positively enhance the quality of our lives going forward. The word ‘Kawa’ means river in Japanese. The m
It could be a long time before society fully realizes the long-term impact of COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns on education, but educators are already witnessing its effects.
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Unschooling. Homeschooling. Crisis schooling. What is the difference? And what are the best learning strategies for your child with ADHD at this stressful time? Here are tips and strategies from education experts who understand the distinctions and today’s inescapable realities.
As we continue to work toward a better post-pandemic world, different industries face the challenge of adapting to the demands of the new normal. For the education sector, schools are tasked to adopt new systems to cater to the demands of online learning. In the new normal, even as students…
A school psychologist and parent suggests three ways to rethink learning loss and reboot education to help students thrive academically.
Experts are calling on training for teachers to get teens the help they need, but should this be their responsibility? HLN's Lynn Smith explores this issue.
Hi, my name is Haley and I hate teaching math. There, I said it. The beauty and the curse of being an elementary teacher is that you have to teach all subjects, even the subjects you despise yourself. For me, that is math. I have heard so many teachers throughout the years tell me that they excel
With this fresh start, let’s take the wisdom we've gained over the last year and use it. Let's not go back to the way things used to be.
No matter where you live, chances are good that the coronavirus has been on your mind. In today’s post, we share an interactive graphic with many free downloadable resources that can be used …
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You’ve heard about the mental health crisis among students. These strategies and resources can provide mental health support for students.
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Kids and teens have had their lives upended by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's what parents can do to help them stay positive and feel supported.
Whether preschool teachers are working with kids in person, remotely, or in a hybrid model, they can continue to focus on social and emotional learning.
