The Field Guide provides LEAs with tools to reflect on key lessons learned from 2020, plan a safe return to campus, respond to logistical needs of scheduling, develop effective communication plans, create continuity of learning, facilitate goal-setting, gain inspiration for what lies ahead, and more. It also includes a Personalized Planning tool.
Engaging Parents and Families to Support the Recovery of Districts and Schools
One in a series aimed at providing K-12 education decision makers and advocates with an evidence base to ground discussions about how to best serve students during and following the novel coronavirus pandemic. This brief provides strategies to consider and to avoid in regards to: How can schools and districts support families in their diverse …
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Guidance and Support for Students Moving Into Postsecondary
One in a series of briefs aimed at providing K-12 education decision makers and advocates with an evidence base to ground discussions about how to best serve students during and following the novel coronavirus pandemic. This brief provides strategies to consider and to avoid for helping students transition from high school to college and careers. …
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Evidence-Based Practices for Assessing Students’ Social and Emotional Well-Being
Part of a series of briefs aimed at providing K-12 education decision makers and advocates with an evidence base to ground discussions about how to best serve students during and following the novel coronavirus pandemic. This one provides strategies to consider and to avoid around the central question, How can schools and districts monitor students’ …
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10 Questions for Equity Advocates to Ask About Distance Learning
Students of color, students from low-income backgrounds, English learners, students with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups such as homeless students and students in foster care, were less likely to have rigorous, engaging, and positive educational experiences before the pandemic. There is a real risk that school closures will deepen these existing inequities in our education …
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Navigating Uncertain Times: How Schools Can Cope With Coronavirus
To help you navigate these uncertain times and figure out what might work best for your community, EdSurge (and ISTE, its parent organization) is collecting news, resources and expert advice to help educators and school leaders make informed decisions.
Lessons from the Nation’s Three Largest School Districts on COVID-19 Response
Takeaways from the New York City Department of Education, Chicago Public Schools, and Los Angeles Unified School District on what has worked well
The Center for Racial Justice in Education
Curated lists of resources for a variety of essential areas. Resources for Talking about Race, Racism and Racialized Violence with Kids A Racial Justice Guide to the Winter Holiday Season for Educators and Families
District Administration
A webpage that maintains an updated list of free K-12 resources during the coronavirus pandemic, primarily focused on curriculum and instruction.
Virtual Learning Leadership Alliance
Virtual Arkansas Public Teacher Gateway, which includes support for administrators.