The Education Week Spotlight on Post-Pandemic Communications is a collection of articles hand-picked by our editors for their insights on the lessons from other leaders; what drives personal connections; and what can be done to address the situations experienced.
You get the articles below in a downloadable PDF.
Student Well-Being
The Pandemic Will Affect Students' Mental Health for Years to Come. How Schools Can Help
Educators and policymakers can learn from other traumatic events about how students will react and what kinds of supports they will need.
School & District Management
Lessons From the Pandemic That Can Improve Leading and Teaching
Video feedback, prioritizing student well-being, and deeper grade-band collaboration have proven promising, educators say.
School & District Management
The Strong Connection Between Effective Principals and Student Attendance
A new study on Tennessee principals found that highly effective principals reduced absenteeism—with especially significant impacts in urban and high-poverty schools.
IT Infrastructure & Management
The Big Pandemic Tech Challenge: Reliable, High-Quality Internet Experiences for All
Simply providing a student with a device and internet connection at home isn’t enough to ensure high-quality online learning.
Equity & Diversity
Opinion
This Could Be the Moment to Help the Poorest Among Us: Our Nation's Children
Creating opportunity will take bold legislation, investments, and collaborative action, write Paul Reville and John B. King Jr.
Families & the Community
Opinion
7 Ways for Teachers to Truly Connect With Parents
For some parents, the most relevant question is, "How is your family doing," according to researchers working in an Oregon school district.
Families & the Community
Opinion
Families Not Engaging With School? Rethink the Problem
Parents are ready to support distance learning, but educators need to speak the right cultural language, writes a team of researchers working with an Oregon school district.