Emergency Preparedness
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 & Movement
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.
School & District Management
Coronavirus and School Closures: What Are the Legal, Logistical Issues?
Experts say states have authority to shut schools down if needed, but in the words of one, it’s “not like turning a light switch on or off.”
School Climate & Safety
Barricade or Flee? Simulator Trains Educators and Police for School Shootings
The computer simulation—which looks similar to a video game—allows teachers, administrators, and police to train for crisis events in schools, including shootings. The Department of Homeland Security will offer the program free to schools starting Nov. 1.