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Class of COVID: For high school seniors, pandemic taught lessons in struggle, perseverance
This story is based on original reporting from Minnesota Public Radio and Elizabeth Shockman It’s been four years since Minnesota schools first shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 15, 2020, Governor Tim Walz ordered schools to temporarily close with just 35 confirmed cases in the state. Students like eighth-grader Raeline McVicker were…
An alarming number of educators are jumping ship Laura Ascione on February 27, 2024 at 9:40 am
eSchool News Read More Key points: Educators plan to change careers due to feelings of burnout, lack of support Teacher burnout persists, but solutions are emerging Survey highlights troubling teacher morale issues For more news on teacher well-being, visit eSN’s SEL & Well-Being site While finding their work meaningful, a majority of education professionals…
Failed West Virginia Microschool Fuels State Probe — and Some Soul Searching Linda Jacobson on March 3, 2024 at 4:01 pm
The 74 Read More In August, Kelly Romanishan thought she’d found the right school for her son — an innovative startup in a rented two-story house that promised STEM lessons, art activities and “the necessary tools to take on the world.” The West Virginia mom paid the operator a $2,200 advance from her Hope…
Did Google’s Gemini Just Give Us a Glimpse of Education’s Orwellian Future? Frederick Hess on March 5, 2024 at 9:50 am
Education Next Read More I want to be optimistic about AI’s role in education. Smart friends like Michael Horn and John Bailey have explained that there are huge potential benefits. My inbox is pelted by PR flacks touting the “far-sighted” school leaders and foundation honchos who’ve “embraced” AI. Plus, with nearly half of high…
Baltimore City Schools approves $6M for weapons detection systems The Baltimore Sun on February 28, 2024 at 1:40 pm
District Administration Read More The Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners unanimously approved $6 million on Tuesday night to install weapons detection systems at 26 high schools. The board did not engage in any public discussion about the system at the meeting and approved the funding in a single vote, along with eight other…
Educational requirements for jobs are starting to disappear. How is K12 responding? Micah Ward on March 1, 2024 at 1:45 pm
District Administration Read More Historically, district leaders have been tasked with ensuring high school graduates are prepared for life after high school. Students were told, “You’ve got two options: college or the military.” Otherwise, students were left working wage-based jobs and relying on job skills gained only through real-life work experience. In 2024, however,…
