Beginning with Education Dive.
Top techniques educators plan to continue using include online polling or quizzes, on-demand instructional videos and project-based learning.
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Literacy is among the most critical areas of academic concern amid the COVID-19 pandemic’s ongoing impacts on students. Discover what educators are doing to combat the digital divide in this new Trendline.
Ed tech and blended learning approaches need to be high quality and have teacher buy-in to be effective, research says.
Next, the EdSource Today.
With Covid cases surging again, tens of thousands of students across California have chosen independent study rather than in-person classes. But school districts are struggling to provide independent study for all students who want it, with some students waiting weeks to get assigned to a teacher.
Host Zaidee Stavely talks with reporter Betty Márquez Rosales about the frustrations shared by parents and district officials. A parent from Mojave Unified School District in Kern County shares the heartbreak she feels after her sons’ struggles with distance learning seem destined to repeat in independent study.
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Moving on to the various items from Education Week.
Next, the different mailings from eSchool News.
Securly Playbook: 5 Strategies for Hybrid Learning Success
Discover five foundational strategies districts should employ when developing their hybrid learning initiatives, complete with concrete steps administrators can take today to ensure sustainable hybrid learning success tomorrow, and beyond.
Four Keys to Making Hybrid Learning Work
To support safe and socially distanced learning during the pandemic, many schools have created hybrid learning environments that combine face-to-face and online instruction. In most of these scenarios, the students who are learning remotely are taking part in live class sessions with their peers through video conferencing. This live hybrid learning model is less disruptive for teachers because they don’t have to prepare lessons separately for in-class and online students. It’s also more interactive for remote learners because it helps them feel like active members of the class.
Also, the variety of newsletters from ASCD.
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The abundance of technology can make teachers feel as though they are “always on” and cannot disconnect from work, according to a study by Caroline Murphy, a researcher at the Kemmy Business School at the University of Limerick. Murphy says policies are needed that support “the healthy adoption of technology outside of school hours by both teachers and students.”
Full Story: Edutopia (8/27)
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To help career and technical education teachers assess students’ job aptitudes, YouScience has designed a digital tool to test students’ aptitudes before they take job certification exams. The goal is to help guide students to pursue careers that match their interests and abilities.
Full Story: Government Technology (8/27)
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Five teachers in this article describe lessons they have learned during the ongoing pandemic. Rickey Townsend, a seventh-grade math teacher in Texas, says his students opened up more with him in Zoom chats after he shared his pronouns — he/him/his — and Jennifer Dao, a middle-school algebra teacher in Illinois, says she used technology to be more “intentional” with students.
Full Story: KQED-TV/FM (San Francisco) (8/30)
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Three education leaders who have operated online schools during the coronavirus pandemic said during a recent panel discussion that the pandemic has greatly increased global demand for online education — both in high school and in higher education. Tomohiro Hoshi, head of school at Stanford Online High School, also spoke about potential backlash associated with online learning.
Full Story: EdSurge (8/24)
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Educators in this blog post share how they are planning for the year ahead. Cristiane Galvao, who has taught English as a second language for 20 years, plans to include more activities that require group work and discussion, and Luiza Mureseanu, a secondary schoolteacher in the Peel District School Board, Ontario, says the pandemic demonstrated how to use technology to improve teaching.
Full Story: Education Week (8/28)
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Several museums in Texas are tapping creative outreach to engage students in STEM subjects, with such contributions as the online bilingual “Whynauts” science show from the Perot Museum of Nature and Science with more than 600,000 subscribers. The DoSeum in San Antonio is creating lesson plans that align with Texas art and science curriculum standards.
Full Story: The 74 (8/31)
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About 1 in 5 students moved schools in the past 18 months, did not enroll in school or had challenges accessing education — referred to as “movers,” “missed” and “muted” — a report released Tuesday by Bellwether Education Partners found. This article highlights four key ways to support students this year and strengthen relationships with families.
Full Story: K-12 Dive (9/1)
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The coronavirus pandemic has led to an influx of funding — including one-time philanthropic donations — for education technology, writes Allison Starks, a doctoral student at the University of California at Irvine and a former K-12 teacher and district technology integrator. In this commentary, Starks asserts that the haphazard way that school technology is funded can be improved.
Full Story: EdSurge (9/3)
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Focusing on the end result instead of the technology tool itself can help school leaders select better edtech, Lakisha Brinson, director of instructional technology and library services at Metro Nashville Public Schools in Tennessee, says in this interview. Get people — from teachers and librarians to principals and district administrators — talking together about the end goals, and ensure edtech is “part of everyday planning and not an afterthought,” Brinson says.
Full Story: EdTech (9/2)
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Video tools such as EdPuzzle and Screencast-O-Matic can enhance the effectiveness of flipped classrooms — where lectures become homework and problem-solving happens in class — more effective, according to teachers who employ the method. They also recommend several and content-sharing apps and hardware tools that can benefit flipped classrooms.
Full Story: Tech & Learning (9/1)
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The COVID-19 pandemic has been a marker for digital transformation, with laggards losing business, according to a WNS survey of 101 digital transformation leaders. While digital literacy training has been accelerated, including among executives, many respondents reported lower levels of maturity in cybersecurity and data governance.
Full Story: TechRepublic (8/26)
Educators can make websites accessible for all audiences by using correct formatting, writing copy in plain English, having clear links that offer value and being mindful of color contrasts, says Laura Ogando, program manager for digital literacy and inclusion for the New York City Department of Education. Ogando recommends creating webpages, not simply uploading documents, to improve search engine optimization and ensuring content is optimized for vertical, mobile screens.
Full Story: Tech & Learning (8/30)
Hayley Thomas, a science specialist in the Irvine Unified School District in California, uses hands-on lessons to improve engagement and get to know her students. In this blog post, Thomas writes about how she uses the Twig Science curriculum’s Twig Create program to help students make their own videos that explore what they have learned.
Full Story: SmartBrief/Education (8/31)
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Back to the regular Google News alert for virtual school.
Notre Dame High School and Saint Mary’s School considering virtual school | WBOY.com
Notre Dame High School and Saint Mary’s School considering virtual school … CLARKSBURG, W.Va. – With COVID-19 numbers rising, several schools in north central …
Virtual school plans still tentative a week before school resumes – Times Union
To meet the need, BOCES organizations statewide are working with districts to set up fully virtual schools, but the eligibility criteria can vary from district …
Texas House advances expansion of virtual school beyond COVID-19 – Houston Chronicle
The House voted 115 to 3 to advance a bill Friday night to expand virtual learning programs for Texas schools beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.
Virtual schools saw little disruption, got equal virus aid | Health | chroniclejournal.com
Commonwealth Charter Academy, the largest virtual school in Pennsylvania, saw its enrollment double last school year, to nearly 20,000 students.
Fairfax County parents push for virtual learning amid rise in COVID-19 cases in Virginia schools
… had the option of doing concurrent learning this year, or were able to put my child in a virtual school setting, we absolutely would have,” said Turner.
School districts are asking Governor Bill Lee to allow schools to go virtual when necessary
Many are asking the Governor to include schools in a state of emergency so districts can have remote learning options. virtual school.png. By: Kelsey Gibbs.
Group calls on Gov. Bill Lee to implement a temporary mask requirement and virtual school option
Group calls on Gov. Bill Lee to implement a temporary mask requirement and virtual school option. The advocates said if Governor Lee doesn’t respond with a …
Parents Push NJ For Virtual School Option As Delta Variant Surges | Toms River, NJ Patch
The group says 33 states have permanent, free virtual school options through public and charter schools. “Many of these programs predated the pandemic, …
Little Rock School Board agrees to let superintendent use private firm for online instruction …
“We have said we will provide you with virtual school and we have tried to do everything possible to provide them with virtual school, but we may fall short …
Upshur County schools continue virtual education option for 2021-22 | WBOY.com
BUCKHANNON, W.Va. – One local county school system will continue to offer virtual school options this year. Upshur County schools has partnered with an …
Portland Public Schools capped enrollment for its virtual academy at 500 students. Then the …
The Hillsboro district has had a virtual school since 2012. For its first eight years, Hillsboro Online School’s enrollment numbered around 100.
Opinion: How to fix Canada’s education catastrophe in five steps – The Globe and Mail
We have come to call these children “third-bucket kids” – that is, kids who are neither in physical school (“Bucket 1”) nor in virtual school (“Bucket 2”).
Sep 1 | Audit Committee Meeting – Manatee Virtual School | Bradenton, FL Patch
Event listing from Manatee Virtual School: Wednesday, September 1 from 2:00 PM to 11:59 PM The agenda will be published 7 days prior to the meeting and will …
Forever Free review: how education fails Black children – and how to put it right … – The Guardian
The fantasy of virtual school as the wave of the future has come face to face with a reality born of 18 months in quarantine.
Toronto business owners persevere over lockdowns and a fire to start again – blogTO
“Students started to drop off because they were doing virtual school at the same time so it just became too much for them,” says Ellie.
Colorado reports first K-12 outbreaks of 2021 school year; most districts with clusters had no …
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock says the city will mandate all city employees and private sector workers in high-risk settings be vaccinated by Sept. 30. the …
College, Interrupted: A reflection on my pandemic gap year – The Georgetown Voice
I wasn’t sure I could endure what would likely be an entire year of virtual school. So, for the first time in my life, I decided to prioritize my wellbeing …
Xindongfang, Connections Academy, Florida Virtual School – The Market Writeuo
Online School Solutions Market Worth Observing Growth: Xindongfang, Connections Academy, Florida Virtual School. August 28, 2021. 6 Min Read.
Reader opposes masks in schools | News, Sports, Jobs – The Intermountain
Mr. Justice is threatening us with masks, virtual school, and lock downs… again. Let me start by saying, “Good job, sir, ’cause all that worked the last …
Vote No! Build rank-and-file committees to defend lives and public education! – WSWS
They will also be punished for choosing the Virtual School by losing their positions at their chosen schools. The deal is filled with vague language, …
As Delta Surges, JCPS Virtual School Runs Out Of Room – WFPL
JCPS decided to expand its existing virtual school, Jefferson County High School, for families not yet ready for in-person learning. It rebranded the school …
Mask mandates, virtual school options stretched by COVID case increases across Triad …
Mask mandates, quarantines, at-home learning options are all decisions being made — and altered — on the fly by elected school boards faced with making …
How Teachers Are Taking Lessons Learned From Virtual School Back to the Classroom – EdSurge
How Teachers Are Taking Lessons Learned From Virtual School Back to the Classroom · Lesson 1: Creating on-demand content makes learning more accessible · Lesson 2 …
Early County Schools now offering virtual school option due to COVID surge – WRBL
If you are interested in the virtual school option, you are asked to see the ECSS Limited Virtual Option for School/Class Interruptions or Other Extenuating …
Catholic secondary teachers not happy with Hybrid Learning Model – iHeartRadio
Elementary students have the option to either attend class or learn through a virtual school, but secondary students will have to view live classes remotely …
Canadian students share COVID anxieties for another pandemic school year – CityNews Toronto
But he’ll do what it takes to see the inside of a classroom for the first time in months. He doesn’t mince words when he recalls the shift to virtual school …
Fairfax and Loudoun County parents push for virtual school option as COVID-19 cases rise
Fairfax and Loudoun County parents push for virtual school option as COVID-19 cases rise. FCPS has reported an increasing number of daily student COVID …
VERIFY: Yes, CMS students can still transfer to the virtual academy – WCNC
“As we add additional staff we just want to make sure that all of our students enrolled in the virtual school are having a positive instructional experience …
Superintendent: Mask requirement now an attempt to prevent virtual school later – Yahoo News
Aug. 30—Due to a rise in COVID-19 cases the Cleburne County Board of Education has issued a temporary mask mandate for all students and employees until Sept …
LIST: What schools are open, on virtual learning after Hurricane Ida – WLOX
Biloxi Public School District will conduct a virtual school day on Tuesday, August 31. Ocean Springs School District will return to school on Tuesday, …
Volusia allowing virtual school enrollment after mask mandate; sign up starts Friday
The Volusia County school district is allowing families to enroll in Volusia Online Learning, its virtual school option, after enrollment was already closed …
Microsoft, Ed4All to deliver govt’s virtual school initiative – Mint
Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan said NIOS Virtual School is a new model of learning and is an example how leveraging technology and innovation can …
Some parents want virtual school options for 2021-2022 year as COVID-19 cases rise – WNCT
Online Originals: Some parents want virtual school options for 2021-2022 year as COVID-19 cases rise … GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Some local parents are asking …
Dorchester District 2 schools will move to virtual learning starting Tuesday – Live 5 News
Parent Andrew Leighty disagreed with the board’s decision to implement any virtual school and he calls the numbers misleading.
As virtual options split off from traditional school, interest dips – Chalkbeat
The availability of vaccines for adults and older students has alleviated some health concerns, many students are weary of virtual school, and pediatricians …
Ottawa-Carleton District School Board approves mandate for staff vaccines – Ottawa Citizen
… understand that as well in terms of choices they may have to make in terms of whether they keep their children in virtual school or go to in-person.”.
School district to reopen virtual option for all students – The Brunswick News
The virtual school option is a semester-long commitment by a student. Middle and high school students will be served using the Edgenuity platform, …
Fort Pierce mother struggles to find online learning option for son with autism – WPTV
— A Fort Pierce mother said she is still looking for a virtual school option for her high-risk son weeks into the school year. Zomara Grant said her 15-year-old …
Memphians demand district expand virtual learning options to stop the COVID spread in …
SCS currently operates one online academy, Memphis Virtual School, but it is only available to students in grades four through 12 and has an enrollment …
High Demand For Wisconsin School Districts’ Virtual Options As Delta Drives COVID-19 …
Applications For MMSD’s Virtual School Outstrips Expectations, Milwaukee Draws 1,600 Virtual Learners. By Madeline Fox. Published:.
Parents in Hamilton County can now switch to all-virtual school option every quarter | WTVC
Parents can choose to enroll their child in an all-virtual school for a new quarter. That’s not a new program. But now, parents can switch back to their …
Virtual school is still available through Florida Virtual School Flex program – Action News Jax
For many, virtual school enrollment has closed in Florida. However, there’s one program that is still available, The Florida Virtual School (FLVS) Flex …
As COVID surges, metro Atlanta parents seek virtual school options
As COVID surges, metro Atlanta parents seek virtual school options. Caitlin Snyder reacts as she helps her two daughters Zoie (left), 9,. Caption.
Texas Legislature passes bill funding virtual learning, but parents still shouldn’t expect to have that
… between kindergarten through twelfth grade in a “Midway Virtual School,” though the school district is still finishing arrangements for the program.
Hot Springs school district to go virtual for two weeks amid COVID surge | Wyoming News | trib.com
Covid; Education · Covid In Schools · Virtual School · Wyoming Covid Response · Dustin Hunt · Wyoming · School District · School · Medicine · Education …
As Beaverton School Board meets virtually, group protests – KGW
“We need to look at the future and masking our children is not the answer,” she said. Dozens rallied outside Beaverton School District offices Monday night …
As school year begins, some immunocompromised families feel left behind – The CT Mirror
His mom, Marney White, was hoping virtual school would continue into the new school year, given that she has a compromised immune system.
re being set up for failure’: Massachusetts’ hard line against remote learning this year has left …
Hundreds of parents have flocked to the state’s two statewide virtual schools — TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School and Greenfield …
The ins and outs of fintech for kids as they head back to school – CPA Canada
Plus, boost financial savviness with CPA Canada’s free financial literacy virtual school sessions for kids, which covers virtual saving and bank accounts, …
Huron-Perth’s public board releases back to school plans | The Stratford Beacon Herald
The school board’s virtual school is still running this year, but only 279 elementary and secondary students have signed up, down from 948 last year.
Finally, the Google News alert for cyber school.
As Debate Over Masks Continues In Schools, Parents Turn To PA Cyber – CBS Pittsburgh
If this pace continues, the system could max out for the second year in a row, meaning parents considering cyber school should not sit on submitting their …
Virtual schools get same aid as others | News, Sports, Jobs – Daily Press
Pennsylvania, long a battleground in the cyber school debate, saw the largest sum, with $235 million going to 11 virtual schools.
Local Administrators Looking Forward to New School Year – exploreVenango.com
Loucks said he’s also happy the district has entered into a contract with one of the top cyber school providers in the nation, Strong Mind.
Pennsylvania schools making plans to spend pandemic windfall – WHYY
… for students to be two or three years below grade level when they enroll with the cyber school. About 55% of their students are low-income, Eller said.
Cyber School Market Comprehensive Insights – K12 Inc, Connections Academy, Pansophic Learning
This research investigates the Cyber School Market, including many important factors such as market size, market state, market trends, and forecast.
For some, Council Rock’s tomorrows bring fear, isolation, anxiety – Bucks County Courier Times
Editor’s Note: This is an open letter that a parent sent to the Council Rock School District’s school board members and the Bucks County Board of …
Global Cyber School Market 2026 Business Growth | K12 Inc，Connections Academy – SoccerNurds
LP INFORMATION recently released a research report on the Cyber School analysis, which studies the Cyber School industry coverage, current market …
Commonwealth Charter Academy is a free public cyber school for kids in Central Pa – WTAJ
It’s how school should work. Studio 814’s Rebecca Petner talks to Roberto Dattorre, Executive Vice President of Operations for CCA about the public cyber school …
‘Our staff is doing a great job’ WASD starts 2021-22 school year – The Record Herald
“We offer our First Choice Virtual Instruction Program cyber school (VIP), and we have 71 students from kindergarten to 8th grade enrolled in that,” Kline …
MW president: Mandate won’t go over well in his district | Coronavirus | dailyitem.com
Last year, 200 students enrolled in cyber school, which Stroup attributed to masks being required. At the start of the 2021-22 academic year, there were 55 …
Pennsylvania mandated masks in K-12 schools, day cares | Coronavirus | thetimes-tribune.com
Not exactly conducive to learning, they’d be better off in cyber school. Masks aren’t going to prevent much with kids who will constantly be putting their …
PA Cyber Strengthens Five Regional Offices for Students and Families | State …
Midland, Pennsylvania, August 31, 2021 / PRNewswire /-The Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School has relocated several regional offices to provide students and …
Looking at the 2021-22 school year – Times News
The district’s cyber school program, the Olympian Learning Connection, will be back this year. Instead of Jim Thorpe teachers, the Carbon Lehigh …
Radio-based instruction improves distance learning in Iligan – Philippine Information Agency
Through their cyber school, learners can download modules, answer activities and submit it through the internet. DepEd Iligan also extended its gratitude to …
Districts to comply with mask mandate | Local News | ncnewsonline.com
Currently, the district is not offering virtual or remote learning although some parents may choose a cyber school option. More information on the …
Ghostwriter’s big infrastructure. LockBit jumps its own gun on releasing stolen airline data …
Leidos Donates $1M Toward Huntsville Cyber School (Huntsville Business Journal) It is the only public magnet high school in the nation to integrate cyber …
Leidos Donates $1M Toward Huntsville Cyber School
It is the only public magnet high school in the nation to integrate cyber technology and engineering into all its academic disciplines.
Pennsylvania Orders Masks on School Children – The Epoch Times
Students spent most of the last school year in cyber school, isolated at their home computers. When they returned to classes, they wore masks as part of a …
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First, the alert for virtual schools.
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