States Set Criteria for Resuming In-Person Learning
This policy update outlines ways in which states such as Arizona, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Oregon, and Nebraska offer state guidance on reopening criteria.
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States Make Plans for Reopening
In anticipation of the 2020–21 school year, states have been creating and updating guidance for district and school reopening plans. Several trends emerge.
Remote Learning in Early Childhood
If online learning is not designed with early childhood in mind, many children will not be able to build a strong foundation for their education and will fail to establish the structure and routines that learning requires.
Six Questions State Boards Should Ask to Foster Effective Digital Learning
The COVID-19 pandemic has illuminated and exacerbated gaps implementing online learning effectively for all students. State boards can ask questions to better assess technology use in their states.
Three Strategies to Optimize Students’ Learning and Development in Today’s Context
Turnaround for Children's Pamela Cantor, MD, and Nora Gomperts explain how a challenging moment in our history can be an opportunity to embrace an integrated approach to learning and development using whole-child design principles.
We the Media: Communicating in Times of Crisis
Effective, clear communications in uncertain times is critical—for parents, policymakers, and the public.
From the President’s Pen: Are You Ready?
When schools reopen, how ready will the education enterprise be to receive, support, encourage, and serve students?
Preparing Facilities for Students’ Return in the Wake of COVID-19
To reopen schools, they need to be clean and safe for students, educators, and staff. What state leaders need to consider as they issue guidance for schools.