Screen Test: The Challenges of Special Needs Assessments During Remote and Hybrid Learning By Sascha Zuger Trying to get accurate assessments of students with special needs during remote learning continues to be a big challenge
What Research Shows About Screen Time for Students By Dr. Kecia Ray Moderation in screen time for students and prioritizing active screen time versus passive screen time can make all the difference
How Remote Learning Is Affecting the Future of Classroom Design By Erik Ofgang Classroom design has been forced to adapt to the needs of remote learners and hybrid teaching approaches
Rather than Back to ‘Normal,’ Let’s Get Back to Something Better By Annie Galvin Teich Passionate educator Cornelius Minor challenges his New York City colleagues to create a more inclusive and engaged learning environment
NYC DOE Beyond Access Forum Provides Professional Development Around Inclusive and Individualized Education By Ray Bendici Virtual conference highlights collaboration, communication, and innovation to help support education for all students
How the Sudden Shift in Digital Learning Has Created New and Sustainable Changes in K-12 Education By Ray Bendici Educators and parents now more strongly embracing digital learning, according to the 2020 Speak Up Report from Project Tomorrow
How Public TV Stations Are Partnering with Schools to Increase Educational Content for Students Without Internet By Erik Ofgang In addition to adding traditional educational programs, public TV stations are providing tools such as datacasting and teacher-created content to help students who don’t have internet access
How Higher Ed is Handling Cybersecurity During COVID-19 By Erik Ofgang Cybersecurity during COVID-19 has been a priority for higher ed institutions as attacks have increased
How Crowdsourcing Can Transform Education By Erik Ofgang Innovative crowdsourcing research is focused on helping teachers and students help themselves
STEM Matters -- Now More than Ever By Christine Weiser SmartBrief’s upcoming STEM Pathways Summit conference will explore ways educators can address the STEM skills gap and prepare students for careers in STEM fields
Class for Zoom Launches to Take Learning Online By Luke Edwards Zoom video chat upgrade is built specifically for classroom learning, remotely.
MIT Professor’s New Book Details Technology's Limitations in Education By Erik Ofgang Technology may not change education on its own, but it certainly is part of learning’s evolution
College Counseling Is Finding Success Online By Erik Ofgang How higher ed is finding success providing remote mental health support for students during the pandemic
Higher Ed is Trending Toward Test Optional By Erik Ofgang Standardized tests are being relied on less frequently for college admissions and as predictors of student success
How Learning Pods are a Growing Remote Learning Trend By Sascha Zuger Organized by parents, learning pods are becoming a popular way to create small-group learning environments
Remote vs. In-person Classes: What the Data Shows By Erik Ofgang Although remote learning may not work well for every student, there’s a lot higher education can do to improve the numbers
President Pressures Schools to Re-Open By Ray Bendici Education leaders pushed to bring back all students when school year begins
CDC Updates Considerations for Re-opening Schools By Ray Bendici New guidance from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on implementing best safety practices and creating healthy environments
Tech & Learning Remote Learning Series: What They’re Doing in New York City By Ray Bendici The New York City Department of Education launched a remote learning program in the nation’s largest school district in a week
CARES Act Stimulus Funds and Grants: What K-12 Districts Need to Know By Dr. Kecia Ray and Susan Gentz Thanks to the CARES Act, $16.5 billion is set to go directly to state and local education agencies. Here's what that means to K-12 school districts.
