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Chicago Public Schools is monitoring students’ social media for ‘worrisome behavior’

eSchool News

Chicago Public Schools is monitoring students’ social media posts for signs they might engage in violence on campus or harm themselves so that school staff — and in some cases police — can intervene. Chicago Public Schools piloted a similar social media monitoring program in the mid-2010s. newsletters.

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How Art Class Became a Rare Bright Spot for Students and Families During the Pandemic

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In the visual arts, it led to a wider range of outcomes and could even end up improving teaching practices in the future, according to teachers we spoke with. The experience was so impactful, Finlaw decided to share it on social media. For some classes, the pandemic’s impact is more complicated. Filled with hope right now.”

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Minnesota’s South Washington County Schools Selects the Discovery Education’s Suite of Digital Services to Support Science Instruction in Grades K-8

eSchool News

Through this multi-year collaboration, educators and students in the district’s elementary and middle schools will return to the classroom this fall with access to award-winning digital resources supporting science instruction. Paul and serves students across 16 elementary schools, 4 middle schools and three traditional high schools.

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Districts Pivot Their Strategies to Reduce Chronic Absenteeism During Distance Learning

Edsurge

In the early months of 2020, her team expanded an attendance campaign called “All In,” from four to 25 schools across the district, which is home to 85 public schools in total. In elementary school, frequent absences are linked to a higher likelihood of dropout—even if attendance improves over time.

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Do protocols for school safety infringe on disability rights?

The Hechinger Report

The isolation of spring 2020 sent Lindsay Richmond’s 13-year-old son AJ into severe depression. AJ, a student in Colorado’s Jefferson County School District, was moved to remote instruction in September 2020 while administrators conducted a behavior threat assessment. This story also appeared in USA Today.

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Profile of Asbury Park (NJ) Superintendent Sancha Gray

techlearning

Upper elementary students receive formal golf instruction by a PGA-certified golf pro at the country club, creating a great opportunity to learn etiquette and social graces in addition to a lifelong sport they might not otherwise have access to. We offer experiences and a supportive environment to build their confidence.

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What It Takes to Recruit Future Teachers During the Pandemic

Edsurge

Although the majority of educator-preparation programs saw no or relatively small enrollment changes in fall of 2020 and fall of 2021, 20 percent of institutions saw a decline in new undergrad enrollment that exceeded 10 percent, according to survey data from the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. Murphy says.

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