Why districts should revise grading practices in the age of AI
Children are facing potentially permanent learning loss. But additional instructional time alone won’t help.
How Two Superintendents Are Tackling the Underlying Issues Plaguing Teacher Morale
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Transition to online learning presents an opportunity for independent schools to target prospective families with digital ads
Independent schools’ small size, agility, and freedom from stringent academic requirements have allowed them to successfully transition to digital learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. As they work to ensure all seats are filled in next year’s class, enrollment managers have an opportunity to use targeted ads and content marketing to generate new leads.
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How virtual internships can improve career readiness for all students
Learn how districts can provide internships and apprenticeships (commonly referred to as “work-based learning”) to students virtually to improve career-readiness.
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The Rapid Response District: Redefining district strategy in the wake of COVID-19
Traditional district summer planning will no longer suffice. Districts and their schools must adapt quickly to conditions as they develop, which means planning for many potential futures. So, while superintendents want answers to the questions above, they are also telling us what they need right now are new ways to plan and execute—to develop what many district leaders are describing as a rapid response organization.
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One school’s approach to efficient and effective virtual faculty interviewing
Since schools cannotbring candidates to campuses to do classroom demonstrations and interviews, theyare turning to virtual options. The Pingry School in New Jersey -whichEAB originally profiled for their Priority Focused Interview Schedule-is approaching interviewing in a way that provides an opportunity to get to know the candidate, while making the most efficient use of everyone’s scarce time.
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Thinking of starting a crisis relief fund? Here are 9 essential considerations
When creating a relief fund there are several key considerations that schools must take into account. To help with that process, EAB has gathered examples from partner schools, and where possible, documents and links to help schools craft their own policies.
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Simple ways to improve online student engagement your teachers probably haven’t tried yet
Although teachers are experimenting with hands-on learning assignments and online break-out sessions to engage students during online classes, many teachers still notice only a handful of students actively participate on a regular basis. Here are three easy to implement---yet often overlooked—ways to help boost students’ engagement in a synchronous virtual classroom.
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3 practices to honor teachers virtually during Teacher Appreciation Week 2020
The past couple of months have been incredibly difficult for school communities, here are some creative ways to honor teachers.
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How to turn your auction into a virtual event: Learn how one school did it in 48 hours
Annual spring auctions are substantial fundraising opportunities for financial assistance offices. The onset of COVID-19 has restricted such large gatherings, leaving development offices scrambling to decide how to proceed. As Oregon Episcopal School has demonstrated, fundraising doesn’t have to stop in a virtual world.
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4 tips for delivering distance learning to Pre-K students
Remote learning strategies that work for older students do not translate to younger students who rely heavily on adult facilitation and cannot pay attention for long periods. In addition, many early childhood learning activities require one-on-one facilitation or small-group interaction, which is difficult to deliver in a distance learning environment.
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