5.26.20 Erin Codazzi NWEA grant helps East High School reduce AP enrollment disparity At East High School in Madison, Wisconsin, an equity vision statement has long defined the faculty’s commitment to meeting the needs of every student: “East High School is intentional in... Read more
5.21.20 Monica Rodríguez Coronavirus and mental health: Resources to support kids during school closures With school and other closures affecting school-aged kids nationwide, it’s impossible not to think about the mental health effects this pandemic may be having on children and teenagers. I sat down... Read more
5.19.20 Bronwyn Kotarski How school counselors can care for others—and themselves—during coronavirus school closures School counselors have a unique role to fill while schools are shut down due to COVID-19 and, like teachers, they may still be adjusting to their new normal and trying to figure out the best way to... Read more
5.12.20 Mary Resanovich SEL and math: A perfect partnership during COVID-19 school closures and beyond The current COVID-19 crisis has brought social-emotional learning (SEL) to the forefront in a new way as districts, teachers, parents, and students deal with anxiety, uncertainty, and the potentially... Read more
5.7.20 Chase Nordengren 3 reasons to use formative assessment in your virtual instruction—and tips on how to go about it One of the common practices of any art, regardless of its form, is a focus on fundamentals. Whether practicing scales for a musician, free throws for a basketball player, or movements for an actor,... Read more
5.5.20 Brooke Mabry 7 things educators can do right now to support student growth and achievement Schools around the nation have closed for the school year and moved to online learning to try to help their students keep up. It’s likely that next year, as noted in a recent NWEA brief, students... Read more
4.28.20 Jessica McFeron 6 familiar tools you can lean on during school closures There is a lot coming at all of us these days. The last thing any of us wants is more change. As you execute your distance learning plans, why not lean into the instructional products you already... Read more
4.21.20 Teresa Krastel 5 actividades para enriquecer el lenguaje de alumnos que aprenden inglés y/o español durante el cierre de escuelas por COVID-19 Read this post in English. Estamos viviendo una realidad sin precedente en la que las escuelas en los Estados Unidos, y el mundo en general, han tenido que recurrir a la instrucción en línea. Si... Read more
4.21.20 Teresa Krastel 5 language-rich activities to support dual language learners at home during COVID-19 school closures Lea este artículo en español. Schools in the United States and around the world have made the unprecedented move to online instruction in response to coronavirus school... Read more
4.14.20 Christine Pitts How a Superintendent of the Year is responding to COVID-19 and looking to the future The world is upside down right now—especially schools—as we struggle and come together to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. I feel fortunate to have been able to sit down with Gustavo... Read more
4.9.20 Beth Tarasawa COVID-19 school closures could have a devastating impact on student achievement When students, educators, and administrators return to school after the COVID-19 closures, classrooms will be a changed landscape, one likely marked by larger equity gaps, substantial learning loss... Read more
4.7.20 Elizabeth Barker 6 ways to support students with disabilities during COVID-19 school closures Like many offices, mine is closed right now, so most mornings I start my workday in front of my laptop with headphones on attending my morning standup meeting at my kitchen table. My 10-year-old... Read more
