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How Hybrid Learning Is (and Is Not) Working During COVID-19: 6 Case Studies

The mix of hybrid learning approaches is dizzying, but schools are learning valuable lessons about what is worth replicating.




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In-class teaching continues in Reno; Las Vegas vote Thursday




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Fever, symptom screening misses many coronavirus cases




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As virus spreads, NYC parents choose: Live or remote school?




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Virus surge: Schools abandon classes, states retreat




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Iowa posts sixth day of more than 4,000 positive virus cases




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Polis: Proposed budget will ease suffering, set up recovery




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More Indiana schools move online as COVID-19 spread spikes




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As coronavirus spikes, NYC prepares to close schools again




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As Election 2020 Grinds On, Young Voters Stay Hooked

In states like Georgia, the push to empower the youth vote comes to fruition at a time when “every vote counts” is more than just a slogan.




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As schools reopen in Africa, relief is matched by anxiety




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Program aims to retain aspiring American Indian teachers




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Michigan halts classes, indoor dining as coronavirus surges




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Over 9,000 Mississippi students quarantined as virus spreads




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Minnesota schools struggle with staffing as virus surges




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Judge chides Delaware counties in outdated assessments suit




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Iowa seeing full hospitals, closed classrooms as virus rages




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Changing course, Iowa governor enacts limited mask mandate




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Training Bias Out of Teachers: Research Shows Little Promise So Far

After a summer of protests over racial injustice, school districts are embracing anti-bias programs. The problem is: Few studies show they work.




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Chicago schools to resume to in-person classes in January




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Virginia schools delay in-person classes amid COVID-19 spike




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Virus worries latest hurdle in Florida school shooting case




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Vegas school district to stick with remote learning for now




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Georgia schools suspend in-person teaching as virus spreads




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Empty desks: Coronavirus robs US classrooms of teachers




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Anchorage School District in Alaska projects a $15.2M loss




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My District Reversed Course on the Implicit Bias Training We Need. What Now?

The principal advice column takes on communicating district decisions you disagree with, optimizing virtual lunch bunches, and more.




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Maryland Backs Away From Allowing Noneducators as Superintendents

A vote by a professional-standards board means Maryland will not permit noneducators to be appointed as schools superintendents, after all.




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David Driscoll's Lessons From Massachusetts

Marc Tucker reviews David Driscoll's new book, 'Commitment and Common Sense', and describes how the Massachusetts reforms are comparable to those in top performing education systems around the world.




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Helping Prepare Teachers in Massachusetts for Day One

Massachusetts' new performance assessment for teacher candidates helps boost readiness.




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ESSA Forces Uncomfortable Conversations in Massachusetts Over School Spending

Relying on newly available data under ESSA, a local advocacy group found several districts that spend more money on wealthy students than poor students, despite the state's intentions.




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Massachusetts Ranks Second on Quality Counts Annual Report Card

The state, which earned a B-plus, led the nation in K-12 achievement rankings and outperformed other states in several key academic indicators, but fell short on funding equity.




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Educational Opportunities and Performance in Massachusetts

This Quality Counts 2019 Highlights Report captures all the data you need to assess your state's performance on key educational outcomes.




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Massachusetts Moves Equity to Forefront of Aspiring Superintendent Program

The state's "Influence 100" project includes a leadership development program that will give aspiring district leaders a hands-on opportunity to work through an equity issue in their home districts.




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Massachusetts Gets Green Light to Pilot Innovative Science Assessment

Massachusetts is the fifth state to join the Innovative Assessment Demonstration Authority created through the Every Student Succeeds Act, which allows states to experiment with new forms of testing.




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Educational Opportunities and Performance in Massachusetts

This Quality Counts 2020 Highlights Report captures all the data you need to assess your state's performance on key educational outcomes.




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Nation's Schools Get a 'C' Once Again, Even as Pandemic Turns Up the Heat

New Jersey leads the states on Quality Counts 2020’s summative rankings based on previous years’ data. But the annual report card shows plenty of work needed all around as the pressure mounts.




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MCAS testing to continue, but some changes possible




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How Schools Will Overcome the 'Coronavirus Slide:' Ideas From 5 Superintendents

With many school buildings closed for the rest of the academic year—and more to follow—district leaders turn their attention to making up for what may be deep learning losses.




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The Kentucky 'Pension Flu' Has Hit Teachers Once Again

Several school districts have been forced to close due to a large number of teachers calling out sick in protest of a pension-reform bill.




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Kentucky Attorney General, Private School Sue Over Order Closing In-Person Classes

Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron has joined a private school in a lawsuit against Gov. Andy Beshear, arguing that a school closure order not only violated state law but also the First Amendment.




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Kentucky Religious School Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Block State Closure Order

Danville Christian Academy is seeking emergency relief from the COVID-19 closure order after losing in federal appeals court.




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Confederate-Named Schools Honor 'Racist Past,' Virginia Governor Says

Public and private schools named for leaders of the Confederacy have come under renewed scrutiny amid the national Black Lives Matter protests.




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Virginia schools delay in-person classes amid COVID-19 spike




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Parents Awarded $900K After Hidden Cameras Capture Student Restraint

Parents of a child with autism filed lawsuits against the Clark County, Nev. district, after video evidence showed him being restrained repeatedly.




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Texas and Nevada Lawmakers Overhaul States' Controversial School Funding Formulas

Several states this year sought to replace their funding formulas, a monumental fiscal and political feat, but only a handful of legislatures have been able to get proposals to their governors' desks.




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State Legislators Revamp Funding in Texas, Nevada

Several states this year sought to replace their funding formulas, a monumental fiscal and political feat, but only a handful of legislatures have been able to get proposals to their governors' desks.




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In-class teaching continues in Reno; Las Vegas vote Thursday




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Vegas school district to stick with remote learning for now




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Washoe middle, high schools suspending in-class instruction