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The Back To School Facilities Toolkit Helps Visualize School Design After COVID-19

Oct 2, 2020

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in Uncategorized, Scheduling and Operational Systems, Transition Planning and Support

The executive director of the Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School describes how Gensler, PBDW Architects, PSF Projects, Situ, and WXY Architecture + Urban Design are reimagining school facilities and processes in an era of social distancing. This article was published by The Journal of the American Institute of Architects by Katie Gerfen. Summer break is officially…

Ed, tech coalition launches resource for remotely serving special needs students

Oct 1, 2020

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Aurora Dreger

in Uncategorized, Intervention and Related Services, Student Engagement and Agency, Teaching and Learning Strategies

This article was published by Education Dive on April 13, 2020 by Linda Jacobson. Some also suggest parents and educators will be more likely to consider virtual services in the future, following school closures due to the coronavirus pandemic. As the U.S. Department of Education considers whether to recommend waivers from certain aspects of Individuals…

Educating All Learners to Thrive during School Closure

Sep 30, 2020

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Aurora Dreger

in Uncategorized, Special Education Process and Policy, Teaching and Learning Strategies

This article was published by Next Generation Learning Challenges on April 16, 2020 by Eric Tucker and Erin Mote. During the COVID-19 pandemic, how do we ensure that learning moves forward for all learners, especially students with disabilities? Like many other public schools, Brooklyn LAB is working out how to best support our students through…

Educating All Learners Alliance Launches Flagship Site, Shares Personas Educators Can Use to Understand Students’ Lived Experience During COVID-19

Sep 29, 2020

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Aurora Dreger

in Uncategorized, Family Partnership and Communication, Special Education Process and Policy, Student Engagement and Agency, Teaching and Learning Strategies

This article was published by Getting Smart on September 9, 2020 by Eric Tucker, Erin Mote, Arthi Krishnaswami. Although some teachers got a glimpse into their students’ home lives during video sessions this spring, many schools with little or no synchronous learning didn’t have a way to check in with students in real-time. As a…

Connecting With Reluctant Remote Learners

Sep 25, 2020

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Aurora Dreger

in Uncategorized, Intervention and Related Services, Social Emotional Wellbeing and Climate, Special Education Process and Policy, Student Engagement and Agency, Teaching and Learning Strategies

Online classes make some kids anxious, but building relationships with them can go a long way toward helping them feel secure. This article was published by Edutopia on August 24, 2020 by Logan Beth Fischer. Teachers, as an instructional coach, I hear you when you ask, “What do we do about those kids who didn’t…

Preschoolers Zoom, play to learn

Sep 24, 2020

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Aurora Dreger

in Uncategorized, Intervention and Related Services, Social Emotional Wellbeing and Climate, Student Engagement and Agency, Teaching and Learning Strategies

Early childhood teachers stress flexibility, fun with littlest learners This article was published by School News Network on May 15, 2020 by Karen Gentry. When Allison Martin meets online with her preschool students she has a helper by her side – her 3-year-old son Henry. It’s almost like having one of her students with her,…

Mid-Pacific teachers actively support social-emotional learning during pandemic

Sep 23, 2020

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Aurora Dreger

in Uncategorized, Intervention and Related Services, Social Emotional Wellbeing and Climate, Student Engagement and Agency, Teaching and Learning Strategies

“Through SEL activities and building relationships with our students, we cultivate a caring learning environment that actively includes students in their social, emotional, and academic growth.” – Mid-Pacific Sixth Grade Dean Lisa Mah This article was published by Mid-Pacific Institute on September 11, 2020 by Julie Funasaki Yuen. For the first time in history, Mid-Pacific…

How To Adapt Special Education To The Remote-Learning Reality

Sep 22, 2020

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Aurora Dreger

in Uncategorized, Family Partnership and Communication, Special Education Process and Policy, Staff Support and Development, Teaching and Learning Strategies

This article was published by DisabilityScoop on September 8, 2020 by Faith E. Pinho. LOS ANGELES — When the pandemic forced schools to transition to remote learning in the spring, some families struggled more than others. Families of students in special education programs were suddenly expected to adapt to an online learning environment that was…

School of adaptation: How an Indianapolis high school is getting to know students virtually

Sep 22, 2020

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Aurora Dreger

in Uncategorized, Student Engagement and Agency, Teaching and Learning Strategies

Because they are not in the same room with students, teachers are striving to find new ways to keep their attention in class and push them to do schoolwork. This article was published by Chalkbeat on September 21, 2020 by Dylan Peers McCoy. At 8 a.m. on a recent Friday at KIPP Indy Legacy High…

How to Choose Words That Motivate Students During Online Learning

Sep 22, 2020

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Aurora Dreger

in Uncategorized, Intervention and Related Services, Social Emotional Wellbeing and Climate, Student Engagement and Agency

Framing assignments in student-centric rather than teacher-centric ways can encourage engagement and persistence in learning. This article was published by Edutopia on September 15, 2020 by Katie Novak and Mike Anderson. Self-motivation. Ownership. Engagement. We have always wanted students to feel passion for learning and to be intrinsically motivated—to be driven from within. With much learning…

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