Emergency Preparedness
School Climate & Safety
Opinion
A Devastated Teacher's Plea for Gun Reform
I spent my whole teaching career preparing for a school shooting. I don’t want my newborn son to start school with the same threat.
School & District Management
From Our Research Center
Nearly Half of Educators Say Climate Change Is Affecting Their Schools—or Will Soon
Most educators said their school districts have not taken any action to prepare for more severe weather, a new survey finds.
School & District Management
What Schools Can Do to Tackle Climate Change (Hint: More Than You Think)
For starters, don't assume change is too difficult.
School & District Management
Vulnerable Students, Districts at Greater Risk as Natural Disasters Grow More Frequent
New federal research indicates the harm from fires and storms to school facilities, learning, and mental health is disproportionate.
Student Well-Being
Opinion
Climate Change Is an Education Emergency
Extreme weather events and rising temperatures take a toll on students that cannot be ignored even during a pandemic, writes Adam Brumer.
School & District Management
Quarter of a Million Students Face New Hurdles in Wake of Hurricane Ida
After months of classroom turmoil sparked by the pandemic, up to 250,000 students now face new struggles triggered by Hurricane Ida.
School Climate & Safety
Letter to the Editor
We Needed Better Contingency Plans
To the Editor:
After reading the article “Teachers in Limbo as Districts Rush to Boot Up Online Learning” (April 1, 2020), I could not help thinking that our lack of preparedness as educators could have been avoided. In February, the novel coronavirus was looming. We saw how the virus was ravaging through China, Italy, Spain, and elsewhere. Based on expert doctors’ predictions, politicians across America had ample time to strategize.
After reading the article “Teachers in Limbo as Districts Rush to Boot Up Online Learning” (April 1, 2020), I could not help thinking that our lack of preparedness as educators could have been avoided. In February, the novel coronavirus was looming. We saw how the virus was ravaging through China, Italy, Spain, and elsewhere. Based on expert doctors’ predictions, politicians across America had ample time to strategize.
School Climate & Safety
Opinion
A Crisis-Management System for Education Leaders
Mounting an educational response to the coronavirus is a bit like fighting a wildfire, writes the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Justin Reich.
School Climate & Safety
Opinion
A Coronavirus Outreach Plan: 5 Steps for District Leaders
When dealing with worried parents, consistent messaging must be an essential part of responding to the threat of COVID-19, writes Katie Test Davis.
School & District Management
Closing Schools Saved Lives During the Spanish Flu. Can It Work for Coronavirus?
Closing schools blunted the impact of the Spanish Flu in 1918. But in 2020, shuttering schools for a prolonged period would bring big costs.
Teaching
How Teachers Are Talking to Students About the Coronavirus
As the coronavirus spreads, teachers are put in the hard spot of educating students about prevention without scaring them.
Classroom Technology
Coronavirus Prompting E-Learning Strategies
Schools and tech companies in the U.S. and abroad have experience deploying virtual learning should a coronavirus emergency arise.
School & District Management
How to Respond to Coronavirus: 6 Steps for Schools
Here are key steps for district and school leaders to follow if coronavirus hits your community.
School & District Management
9 Things Educators Need to Know About Coronavirus
Coronavirus cases have now directly hit U.S. schools. Here’s what school leaders need to know right now about the virus.