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Resources for learning from home during Covid-19 school closures
With more than half of states closing their schools due to the coronavirus pandemic, hundreds of thousands of parents, grandparents, and other caregivers have become de facto “home schoolers” practically overnight. Students in this situation will likely be spending a fair amount of time on screens—as a lifeline, respite, or both. We have compiled some excellent suggestions—updated several times since initial publication—for making at least some of that time educational.
Resources for learning from home during Covid-19 school closures
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Redefining what it means to be a good teacher
Autonomy for principals can work—for the most capable
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How to persuade Democratic governors to opt into Trump’s education tax credit
Teachers distrust grading reforms—for good reasons
The problem with standards-based reading instruction
High standards are not to blame for NAEP declines
From lockers to group projects, schools have changed more than you think
Gaslighting parents about learning loss could cost Democrats the White House
How alternative certification programs impact teacher pipelines and student outcomes
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