How to Remotely Support Students Who Learn Differently By Erik Ofgang A new distance learning toolkit offers best practices and advice to support students who learn differently
CDC School Guidelines: What You Need to Know By Erik Ofgang Experts from the Yale School of Public Health and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine discuss the implications of the latest CDC guidance in regard to in-person learning
Latest Federal Guidance on Assessments: What You Need to Know By Erik Ofgang States will not have the authority to cancel federally mandated standardized exams this year but will have wide-ranging discretion in when, where, and how the tests are given.
Addressing Learning Loss: Using Connected Assessments & LMS By Erik Ofgang Tips for effectively collecting data and offering personalized learning in remote, hybrid, and in-person teaching.
What Type of Mask Should Educators Wear? By Erik Ofgang Educators should be wearing better masks, says Dr. Joseph G. Allen, director of the Healthy Buildings Program at Harvard University’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
How to Design “Future Ready” Science Labs By Erik Ofgang The new science labs at Deer Path Middle School in Illinois are tech-forward, bright, friendly, and comfortable spaces that emphasize student collaboration
5 Ways to Boost School Cybersecurity By Erik Ofgang The FBI recently warned that cyber attacks of schools are on the rise but an IBM survey suggests many schools are not taking the threat seriously enough
How To Improve School Ventilation Without Spending Thousands By Erik Ofgang Better ventilation is part of President Biden’s plan for schools to resume in-person learning. Here’s how schools can do that quickly and without major investments
How to Teach NASA’s Mars Landing By Erik Ofgang NASA’s Perseverance Rover is scheduled to land on the Red Planet Thursday. Here’s how to stream the event in-class and get your students ready.
How to Reconnect with Students Who Have Logged Out By Erik Ofgang Strategies for keeping students from disappearing from online classes and remote learning
4 Tips For Teaching Digital Literacy By Erik Ofgang Leaders from New York City’s school libraries shared tips for helping students conduct research in an increasingly difficult to navigate digital world
GameStop has Given Teachers a New Audience for Finance. Here’s How to Capitalize By Erik Ofgang John Pelletier, director of the Center for Financial Literacy at Champlain College shares tips for riding the GameStop wave of interest in investing to teach financial literacy.
Miguel Cardona Confirmed as Education Secretary By Erik Ofgang Senate votes 64-33 to confirm the longtime educator from Connecticut
Best Super Bowl Digital Teaching Resources By Erik Ofgang The big game on Sunday is an opportunity to kickoff some fun learning
How To Build a Digital Curriculum for a Remote District By Erik Ofgang In the remote coastal city of Nome, Alaska, internet is slow and costs more than $300 per month yet students remain connected
5 Things To Know for Miguel Cardona’s Confirmation Hearing By Erik Ofgang D.C. and education insiders expect Miguel Cardona to be quickly confirmed as the next U.S. education secretary for a number of reasons.
Overcoming the Digital Divide: School Districts Create Their Own Wireless Networks By Erik Ofgang By becoming local internet service providers for select students, schools can lower internet access cost by as much as 75 percent per student
5 Things to Know About E-Rate Applications for 2021 By Erik Ofgang E-rate applications must be submitted by midnight on March 25, and there are several things to keep in mind while applying this year.
How Districts are Curbing Learning Loss During the Pandemic By Erik Ofgang Even under difficult circumstances, educators are finding ways to innovate and connect with students
Secretary of Education Nominee Miguel Cardona Expected to Support Dual Language Schools By Erik Ofgang In Miguel Cardona, President Biden’s nominee for education secretary, bilingual education advocates see an ally who can help them overcome remote learning challenges
How to Build a Higher Ed Esports Program By Erik Ofgang Esports can build on-campus gaming communities and help students learn a variety of career skills
CDC: In-Person College Associated with Increased Covid-19 Spread By Erik Ofgang A new report examines the impact of Covid-19 transmission on campuses across the country.
4 Takeaways for Educators from President Biden’s First Day By Erik Ofgang Schools, educators, and students are front and center in the new administration’s plans.
Inside President Biden’s Rapid Covid Testing Plan for Schools By Erik Ofgang The new administration hopes to get students back in the physical classroom by investing billions in rapid Covid testing technology
States Roll Out Vaccines for Teachers: What You Need to Know By Erik Ofgang Plans and approaches regarding vaccines for teachers vary greatly from state to state
