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
4 Takeaways From New Study on Impact of In-Person School on Covid Hospitalizations By Erik Ofgang What you need to know about the impact of in-person school on Covid-19
Free Online Learning Resources For Schools, Updated April 2021 By TL Editors Tech & Learning editors curate hundreds of free elearning resources for schools worldwide, especially those affected by coronavirus/COVID-19 closures.
Rapid Adaptation in K-12: Technology at a Break-Neck Speed By Sean Wargo While most markets are reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic, K-12 education has seen the most disruption to its core service model.
How Contact Tracing Is Being Managed in Higher Ed By Erik Ofgang Contact tracing programs require a combination of technology, personnel, and cooperation
COVID Diary: Loudon County Schools By TL Editors Tech & Learning's "COVID Diary" series follows educators and administrators as they share how their districts are handling teaching and learning during the pandemic
How Colleges are Using Tents and Outdoor Classrooms By Erik Ofgang Tents and outdoor classrooms are springing up on campuses, with edtech following
Edgenuity Announces Courses Designed to Address "COVID-19 Slide" By TL Editors A recent NWEA study indicates that students may return to school in fall 2020 substantially behind in reading and math.
Report: Over 2.5 Million California Students and Teachers Lack Adequate Internet Connection or Devices By TL Editors A new analysis finds that California ranks second in the nation for highest population of students and teachers lacking adequate internet connection and devices at home.
How Districts Responded to COVID-19: Remote Learning and Other Benchmarks By Annie Galvin Teich New research from the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) provides insight into the kinds of remote instruction districts were able to offer
OverDrive Education Reports Rapid Increase in Ebook and Audiobook Adoption Since COVID-19 Outbreak By TL Editors Ebooks and audiobooks have become key for kids learning at home.
New Online Learning Study Predicts Widening Achievement Gap By TL Editors The achievement gap between low- and high-income students is expected to increase by as much as 18% for students from low-income schools by the end of this school year.
The WNET Group Announces “Let’s Learn NYC!” By TL Editors Programming will offer age-appropriate content that is aligned to standards and lessons for early childhood education and includes foundational reading skills, literacy, math, social studies, and science.
Scholastic Creates Free Digital Summer Reading Community for Kids By TL Editors One resource that educators can consider sharing with families is Scholastic's free Summer Read-A-Palooza program.
EDcommunity for School Facilities & Administration Professionals Launched By TL Editors The Education Market Association and The Amos Group have developed the online communications platform EDcommunity.
New Virtual Learning Response Fund Enlists Private Sector to Support Learning Continuity During COVID-19 Pandemic By TL Editors Discovery Education and the National Afterschool Association have launched the Virtual Learning Response Fund.
