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How ‘Climate Anxiety’ Affects Students — and What We Can Do About It

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But it’s also important to note that the whole range of scale scores was represented in the survey results, so we did have some students who reported frequent or extreme anxiety about climate change.” One potential source of relief for climate anxiety among youth might be doing something about climate change. That can come in many forms.

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Sent home early: Lost learning in special education

The Hechinger Report

Other parents report simply being called almost every day to pick up their child early. Department of Education released guidance that clarified regularly sending a child home early was likely akin to a suspension, and should be reported by the school. In 2016, following requests from her group, the U.S.

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Remote learning a bust? Some families consider having their child repeat kindergarten

The Hechinger Report

The Los Angeles Unified School District, where Lola was enrolled, reported a 14 percent drop, a loss of nearly 6,000 students. The Los Angeles Unified School District reported a 14 percent drop in kindergarten enrollment for the 2020–21 school year, a loss of nearly 6,000 students. You can’t have one-size-fits all next year.”.

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Ed-tech’s evolution in schools

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will impact school iPad rollouts. Report: 41 percent of schools are under-connected. A new report from SETDA and Common Sense Kids Action focuses on K-12 broadband and wi-fi connectivity, state leadership for infrastructure, state broadband implementation highlights, and state advocacy for federal broadband support.

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Nearly all American classrooms can now connect to high-speed internet, effectively closing the “connectivity divide”

The Hechinger Report

So Elliott petitioned the school board to give each high schooler an iPad and improve the school’s infrastructure to support increased internet use. EducationSuperHighway’s advocacy supported the district’s efforts perfectly. The whole setup was frustrating for teachers and students alike. It was a well-timed initiative.

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Come for the computers, stay for the books

The Hechinger Report

based education advocacy group. “It This story was produced by The Hechinger Report , a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education. This story was produced by The Hechinger Report , a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education.

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For ed-tech success, why schools use technology is just as important as how

The Hechinger Report

This story produced by The Hechinger Report , a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education. Photo: Al Seib/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images. In order to target these deficiencies, LPS launched a new math course to help students who were performing below grade level get back on track.