Beginning with the Education Dive.
K-12 DIVE TRENDLINE
Amid ongoing educator shortages and the push to reacclimate students to in-person learning, special education remains a key area of focus. Learn how schools are personalizing their instruction approaches in this Trendline.
Next, the District Administration Daily Newsletter.
The 74
The programs, which mix in-person classes with learning at home, are finding an audience, particularly among religious families.
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The 74
While many brick-and-mortar districts desperately seek to fill vacancies, online schools often are attracting more candidates than they can hire.
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As hurricane-ravaged schools across Florida began working to determine when they might reopen, Tropical Storm Ian forced most districts in South Carolina to keep students home.
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Further, the eSchool News.
Schools flock to this federal fund to bring internet into their buildings; now leaders are using these funds to make sure student devices can get online.
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For many years, the traditional classroom was one instructor teaching exactly the same lesson to a classroom full of students. But it became apparent over time that not every student learned the same way.
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Reliable, secure, affordable service is possible–and participating in the E-rate program is one of the best ways to ensure this service.
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Teacher shortages aren’t just an abstract problem. They’re a very real challenge affecting school systems in every state. But high-quality virtual instruction can help.
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Moving on to Education Week.
Also, the various newsletters from ASCD.
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One of the best ways to spark student engagement is to flip classroom roles, writes Jason Abril, a high-school English teacher. In this article, Abril shares how student lectures offer an effective project-based learning lesson.
Full Story: Edutopia (9/23)
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School learning management systems aid instruction, according to 52% of educators included in an EdWeek Research Center survey of more than 1,000 district leaders, principals and teachers. Of those surveyed, educators said their ideal LMS has good interoperability with other technology and streamlines communication.
Full Story: Education Week (9/23)
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This school year, 45% of public schools are offering assistance with home internet access — a decline from earlier in the pandemic when 70% were doing so — according to data released Tuesday by the National Center for Education Statistics. Of those surveyed, 94% said they are offering digital devices for students in the 2022-23 school year.
Full Story: T.H.E. Journal (9/27), Chalkbeat (9/27)
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Districts, schools and teachers who evaluate educational technology tools from a student’s perspective and use their feedback can “uncover built-in elements that hinder rather than [help] equity,” Madeleine Mortimore of Logitech writes. Mortimore also shares educator anecdotes about providing digital equity outside of schools and how schools can use technology to successfully connect with families.
Full Story: SmartBrief/Education (9/27)
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The Connecticut Education Association is urging the state to drop a recommendation that would make dual instruction — simultaneous teaching of students online and in person — an option under certain circumstances. Educators say dual instruction is “unacceptable” because “you cannot split a teacher in half” to teach in two places at once, said Kate Dias, president of the union.
Full Story: WVIT-TV (West Hartford, Conn.)
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A public broadcasting media platform in Boston has launched a collection of free digital resources to support teachers covering US history in their classrooms. The U.S. History Collection, accessible through PBS LearningMedia, is intended to supplement — rather than replace — lesson plans, says Seeta Pai, executive director of education at GBH, who adds that the content is “youth facing” and promotes critical thinking without telling students what to think.
Full Story: Current (tiered subscription model) (9/27), WGBH-TV/AM/FM (Boston) (9/28)
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The FCC parceled out nearly $55 million from the Emergency Connectivity Fund to reach 125,000 students in California, Indiana, Michigan, Puerto Rico and Texas. The program has pledged broadband grants to help about 10,000 schools, 900 libraries and 100 consortia.
Full Story: Telecompetitor (9/22)
Prior to the pandemic, almost half of preparation programs for principals were offered fully online and that number has increased during the pandemic. Among the benefits of online programs, researchers say they can help to expand access to people in rural areas who don’t easily have nearby brick-and-mortar universities for classes.
Full Story: Education Week (9/16)
Educators and experts share seven questions that district and school leaders should consider when determining new technology tools to bring on. Questions include whether the technology is accessible to all students and whether the tools are in compliance with privacy laws.
Full Story: Education Week (9/27)
There are five key ways that school leaders can highlight effective teaching strategies at their sites, according to high-school principal Mike Woodlock. In this article, he suggests modeling best practices as faculty meetings, tapping teacher-led professional development and utilizing instructional rounds.
Full Story: Edutopia (9/28)
Other News
Back to the regular Google News alert for virtual school.
Busting the myths about online schooling – The Mail & Guardian
The best online schools have teachers trained in this and they form a connected faculty in the virtual-school space that should draw on the best …
Virtual Schools Market Size, Share and Growth Prospects 2022 Global Key … – Digital Journal
Abbotsford Virtual School; Mosaica Education; Virtual High School(VHS); Aurora College; Wey Education Schools Trust; Lincoln Learning Solutions …
Virtual learning or snow day? Anne Arundel Co. to let superintendent decide – WTOP News
… virtually or to have asynchronous learning, where students work on assignments by themselves, at home. The virtual school day would be …
Great Hearts Awarded National Ed-Prize from the State Policy Network for Innovative …
Great Hearts Awarded National Ed-Prize from the State Policy Network for Innovative Microschool & Virtual School Models …
State Superintendent Says Public Education Needs More Funding – Urban Milwaukee
Art that second-grader L.B. created during virtual school is hung on the wall at her home Thursday, March 17, 2022. Angela Major/WPR.
Great Hearts Awarded National Ed-Prize from the State Policy Network for Innovative … – Benzinga
Great Hearts Awarded National Ed-Prize from the State Policy Network for Innovative Microschool & Virtual School Models. by PRWeb.
COVID, economic factors leading to lowered enrollment in Pike County Schools | News
“Through the creation of the virtual school, we have them the option to actually stay at home and go to school.” Although the outlook seems bleak, …
Jackson Water Crisis from Freshman Student Perspective – HottyToddy
By early afternoon, an additional email was sent announcing virtual school for the following week. Students felt mixed emotions.
DMV Download from WTOP News – PodcastOne
The the virtual school day would be approximately four hours long and you, I think in your intro you ask the question why would they possibly want …
Child battling cancer being bullied, mother now raising awareness | News – kadn.com
Like most kids Aiden did virtual school during the pandemic, this year he was excited to go back to in person. “I was kind of excited cause I didn’t …
Dasara: Schools in Manglauru taluk get 4 additional holidays – Udayavani
Delhi model virtual school: How it will function. The loss of learning hours due to the additional holidays in Mangaluru must be compensated by …
Cornerstone board gets back to business at first open meeting – SaskToday.ca
Board heard about the division’s Cyber Stone virtual school during the meeting.
Virtual Schools Market will reach at $ 12.2 bn by 2032 – – openPR.com
… Connections Academy, Mosaica Education, Pansophic Learning, Florida Virtual School (FLVS), Charter Schools USA, Lincoln Learning Solutions, …
Why not deed the mayor’s boat to the city of Annapolis?; virtual learning on snow days has …
Therefore, having virtual school during temporary vacations becomes difficult for teachers, students, and parents.
More students this year | Quinte News
… only 84 elementary school students are in the so-called “virtual school.” A “virtual school” is not being offered in the high school system.
SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING-THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 29TH, AT 6:30pm
Attention all GCVI Parents/Guardians. There is a virtual School Council meeting scheduled for Thursday September 29th, 2022, starting at 6:30 pm.
How tech leaders like Shopify are TV-ifying the traditional company meeting – BetaKit
Like the pandemic’s acceleration of remote-first solutions like virtual school and telehealth, the post-COVID era has given rise to another trend, …
September 2022 – The School District of Palm Beach County
… Palm Beach Virtual School · Palm Springs Community Middle · Plumosa School … Turning Points Academy · Virtual School · South Region Office …
What do CMS board candidates say about superintendent, low test scores?
The African American Caucus of Mecklenburg County Democratic Party hosted a pair of virtual school board candidate forums this month.
The AGO’s Indigenous Collection: A celebration of art and culture – The Medium
Commencing in the fall of 2021, the AGO has been offering a free virtual school program led by a team of Indigenous art educators.
Senior Advisory Teacher (Bi Borough Children In Need) – LocalGov Jobs
Reporting to our Bi-Borough Virtual School Head, you will help to promote educational progress and achievement for Children in Need.
Gill-Montague IT director earns MassCUE Administrator Award for tech innovation
Before breaking for applause during a virtual School Committee meeting last week, Superintendent Brian Beck strayed from his notes to second …
‘Inundated With Applications’: No Teacher Shortage at Virtual Schools – The 74
But several virtual school administrators said their institutions have been largely immune to the problem. An extreme example comes at Lowcountry …
As NYC school board meetings return in person, will parent voices dwindle?
For many New York City parents, the move during the pandemic to virtual school board meetings meant they could attend without having to scramble …
DeAngelis: Schools of choice lead in providing transparency | Opinion – Detroit News
Virtual school parents were also more likely to strongly agree they have insight and control over what their children are learning, …
IAEA Event Highlights Agency’s School on Nuclear and Radiological Leadership for Safety
Test and Learn: IAEA Conducts Pilot Virtual School on Nuclear and Radiological Leadership for Safety · Nuclear Professionals Share How to Promote …
A rural school gets creative in facing the NC teacher shortage – WUNC
If students have a question, they raise their hands and Bassett responds. Fleming says this feels different from her experience with virtual school …
Enrollment up at Iola schools
… official enrollment count last week, the district saw an increase of 15.5 students (virtual school students are counted at .5 per student).
Couple opens new Hmong grocery store on Clairemont Ave. – wqow.com
North, Regis, Saint Croix Falls win sectional titles. Updated Jun 8, 2022. The Eau Claire Virtual School is there for those who need it. Education …
Top 18 Best Uiisii Kids Earphones 2022 (Reviews) – Pirate Press
iClever HS21 Kids Headphones with Microphone for Virtual School- Rotatable Extendable Mic – 94 dB… Check Price Now. 2, JBL Tune 225TWS True …
Dare County Schools goes virtual Friday because of Ian’s possible impacts
Dare County plans virtual school day due to Hurricane Ian |
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Against the ‘new normal’ – reflections on universities after COVID-19 | UCT News
Teaching and learning moved online in an instant. The physical campus drained of students and teachers and the university became a virtual school, …
Pupils at award-winning online school share their passions – FE News
The Headteacher of a multi award-winning virtual school which was set up during COVID-19 lockdown has praised colleagues for changing lives as …
Nas Academy Partners With Invisible College for Web3 Education – Yahoo Finance
Social media sensation Nas Daily, known for his 1minute viral videos, is now exploring Web3 through his virtual school Nas Academy.
Identifying the looked after children missing from education | Children’s Commissioner for England
This is testament to the success of the role of the Virtual School Head and demonstrates how we absolutely need to have high ambitions for the …
Generation COVID: Record Numbers of Youth Opt Out of College, Work – Newsweek
“We’re wondering if it’s because of a year and a half of virtual school and not being connected outside of their house…or two years without …
Autism: A Mom’s Journey to Get a Diagnosis and Resources for her Son
While virtual school was a challenge for many neurotypical kids, it was downright untenable for most kids on the spectrum, and Augie was one of those …
City Councilor seeks to use old Friendly’s building on Sumner Ave. for nearby school
“The building itself will be used for a virtual school and offices for the school department,” Councilor Davila told us.
The 12th Annual National Red Ribbon Week Photo Contest Kicks Off October 1, 2022
… Most Creative School or Virtual School, Best Use of School or Virtual School, Best Use of Theme, Most Ambitious and Most Educational.
In Australia, children are increasingly reluctant to go to school – Globe Echo
Patrick’s parents enrolled him in online learning, offered by Victoria Virtual School, but the experiment was unsuccessful.
EDITORIAL: Online learning remains paramount component of education after pandemic
We must continue prioritizing methods that are best for students, and a mix of in-person and virtual school seems like a solid place to begin.
LRSD Pursuits Program nominated for School Board Innovation and Excellence Award
The program consists of seven parts: home education, virtual school, summer school, tutoring, diploma preparation, pre-employment centre and …
Kelso Virtual Academy reports 100% grad rate this year – Longview Daily News
The state’s accelerated learning grant totaled $205,000 to support testing and office hours with virtual school students, and the state’s …
Oakland School Shooting Leaves Six Injured in Active Shooter Incident | Heavy.com
Initial reports were of a shooting at Sojourner Truth High School, but that’s a virtual school. According to a tweet from journalist Katie Nielsen …
Bradley County Schools’ graduation rate increased in 2021-22
Nashville’s Lockdown Czar Tries to Defend Himself, Sort Of ⋆ Brownstone Institute
… income or staying home to tend to their suddenly-virtual school children, without the luxury of being able to simply find a new babysitter.
School Stationery Supplies Market Analysis, Recent Trends and Regional Growth Forecast by 2027
The method used to derive the market share of the Virtual School based on the end user sector and market area is bottom-up forecasting.
Virtual Schools Market Statistical Forecast, Trade Analysis 2022: K12 Inc, Inspire … – Redskins 101
Alaska Virtual School Charter Schools USA Florida Virtual School (FLVS) Abbotsford Virtual School Aurora College Beijing Changping School
Finally, the Google News alert for cyber school.
Alabama’s new high school for cyber technology officially open – al.com
The cyber school has 254 students now: 151 commuter students and 103 boarding students. Thirty-eight percent are female and 38 percent are …
Grand opening for state-of-the-art Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering
“We’ve been dreaming of this for four years, and today, we are here,” Dr. Claudette Owens, a cyber-school foundation board member, said.
Chichester School District responds to allegations from parents of an increase in bullying, fights
… level consequences Exclusion from school 3 alternative ed in-house programs, including a cyber-school option Outside placements Expulsion …
Cyber school students get day of in-person learning at Da Vinci Science Center – WFMZ
Cyber school students get day of in-person learning at Da Vinci Science Center · Local Trending News · Lehigh Valley News · Berks Area News · Business …
Former NSA Chief Signed Deal to Train Saudi Hackers Before Khashoggi’s Murder
While the agreement between IronNet, founded by Alexander, and the cyber school was widely reported in intelligence industry outlets and the Saudi …
Virtual Schools Market Size 2022: Business Prospects, Upcoming Trends, Major Leading …
An online school (virtual school or e-school or cyber-school) teaches students entirely or primarily online or through the internet.
Tag Archive for: National Cyber Summit – Huntsville Business Journal
We started building a cyber school here which is a state magnet for kids throughout the state of Alabama to come and live here and learn cyber and …
Budget 2023: security, a government priority – Globe Echo
… recruitment of 1,500 cyber patrollers, creation of a cyber school, but also equipping gendarmes and police officers with pedestrian cameras).
Former NSA Chief trained Saudi hackers before Khashoggi murder – Al Mayadeen English
While the agreement between Alexander’s IronNet and the cyber school was widely reported at the time in intelligence industry outlets and the …
Cyber school ribbon-cutting: ‘This is what we do in Huntsville’ | Alabama Mountains
Cyber school ribbon-cutting: ‘This is what we do in Huntsville’ … State Sen. Arthur Orr remembered Gov. Kay Ivey’s response four years ago when the …
Ayuda a damnificados del Huracán Fiona en República Dominicana – WFMZ
… Cyber school students get day of in-person learning at Da Vinci Science Center · Dominican Republic continues to recover after Hurricane Fiona …
69News Weather Forecast Video 09-27-2022 – WFMZ
… Cyber school students get day of in-person learning at Da Vinci Science Center · Dominican Republic continues to recover after Hurricane Fiona.
Cyber school students trade in computers for in-person learning – YouTube
Cyber school students trade in computers for in-person learning. No views Sep 28, 2022. JET24 FOX66 YourErie. JET24 FOX66 YourErie.
Cyber school students trade in computers for in-person learning | WJET/WFXP/YourErie.com
Cyber school students trade in their computers for a day of in-person learning. Reach Cyber Charter School took their STEM bus to the Erie …
New £50 million cyber academy to benefit influential UK-US relationship – GOV.UK
Building on the success of the UK’s Defence Cyber School, the new Defence Cyber Academy will develop sovereign and international courses and …
£50m Defence Cyber Academy ‘will counter global cyber security threats’ – BelfastTelegraph.co.uk
The expansion in UK-based cyber training builds on the work of the Defence Cyber School. Ben Wallace (Tristan Fewings/PA) Gallery 1 Ben Wallace …
Reach Cyber Charter School Takes STEM Education on the Road
The tuition-free K-12 cyber school brings new mobile classroom to students in communities across Pennsylvania. HARRISBURG, Pa.
Cyber technology high school dedicates new campus | News | theredstonerocket.com
Cyber school dedication.jpg. Facebook · Twitter · WhatsApp · SMS · Email; Print; Copy article link; Save. The nation’s first and only high school …
£50m Defence Cyber Academy ‘will counter global cyber security threats’
The expansion in UK-based cyber training builds on the work of the Defence Cyber School.
Reach Cyber Charter School Takes STEM Education on the Road – Benzinga
The tuition-free K-12 cyber school brings new mobile classroom to students in communities across Pennsylvania HARRISBURG, Pa., September 29, …
£50m Defence Cyber Academy at Shrivenham ‘will counter global cyber security threats’
The MoD said the expansion in UK-based cyber training builds on the work of the UK’s Defence Cyber School, opened in 2018, with the academy …
Pennsylvania school choice: Doug Mastriano’s plan – WTAE
… $9,000 OR $10,000 AND THEY CAN DECIDE WHICH SCHOOL TO GO TO, PUBLIC SCHOOL, PRIVATE SCHOOL, RELIGIOUS SCHOOL, CYBER SCHOOL, OR HOME SCHOOL.
Reach Cyber Charter School Takes STEM Education on the Road – StreetInsider.com
New £50m cyber academy to benefit UK-US relationship – TechMarketView
Based in Shrivenham, Oxfordshire, the academy will build on the success of the UK’s Defence Cyber School, and will develop sovereign and …
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First, the alert for virtual schools.
12 Unique Blogs Are Written By Professors
Virtual School Meanderings 