What’s News in Education

Some California districts, teachers struggle to agree on distance learning; John Fensterwald, EdSource, August 11, 2020
Why some California classrooms will reopen for child care, though barred from in-person instruction; Zaidee Stavely, EdSource, August 11, 2020
Making Time for Reflective Practice ; John Kamal, edutopia, August 11, 2020
To test, or not to test: Students missed a lot of learning this spring, but experts disagree on how — or even whether — to measure ‘COVID slide’; Greg Toppo, LA SCHOOL REPORT, August 10, 2020
Children with disabilities are regressing; how much is distance learning to blame?; Sonali Kohli, LATimes, August 7, 2020
7 Guidelines for Setting Up Clear Online Lessons; Elizabeth Skopec, edutopia, August 3, 2020
How to Make Remote or Hybrid Math and Science Instruction Engaging; Pete Barnes, edutopia, August 3, 2020
Building Critical Thinkers by Combining STEM With History; Ainissa Ramirez, edutopia, July 31, 2020
Bitmoji Classrooms: Why Teachers Are Buzzing About Them; Catherine Gewertz, EdWeek, July 30, 2020
Is it Time to Drop ‘Finding the Main Idea’ and Teach Reading in a New Way?; Holly Korbey, edutopia, July 28, 2020
How to Engage Students in Meaningful Math Discussions; Rachel Fuhrman, edutopia, July 28, 2020
3 Lessons From Online Learning to Take Back to the Classroom; Stephanie Rothstein, edutopia, July 27, 2020
COVID-19 & Remote Learning: How to Make It Work; Mark Lieberman, EdWeek, July 22, 2020
As schools go to distance learning, key strategies to prevent learning loss; Tom Armelino, EdSource, July 17, 2020
2 Simple Ways to Improve Online Instruction; Jorge Valenzuela, edutopia, July 14, 2020
Schools tell ed tech leader they expect lots more blended, hybrid
learning in the fall. What this means for teachers and students; Tim Newcomb, LA SCHOOL REPORT, July 16, 2020
Designing Your LMS to Make Distance Learning Better; Sarah Schroeder, edutopia, July 14, 2020
7 things teachers can do to address student trauma – especially during distance learning; Caprice Young, EdSource, July 13, 2020
Strategies for Improving Small Group Instruction; Andrew Miller, edutopia, July 13, 2020
4 Tips for Productive Online Discussions; John Ng, edutopia, July 9, 2020
Helping English learners succeed should be a top priority for schools amid the pandemic; Anya Hurwitz, EdSource, July 8, 2020
Emphasizing the Importance of Play During Distance Learning; Madeleine Rogin, edutopia, July 6, 2020
California districts attempt to revive outdoor education programs slashed during the pandemic; Sydney Johnson, EdSource, July 6, 2020
How to Improve Distance Learning for Students With IEPs ; Kathryn Welby, edutopia, June 29, 2020
COMMENTARY: Students, teachers need at least two classroom days a week to stay connected: Marion Siwek, EdSource, June 29, 2020