E-Hints are short, easy-to-read posts that educators may find relevant to their school improvement processes. You might find an E-Hint on the latest research about a topic, a new approach to an instructional technique, or a “what works” tip from another school district. You are welcome to download E-Hints and share them with others within or outside your district.
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The Role of the School Board in Ensuring Equity in Education in Various Learning Environments
In this E-Hint, we present a series of questions to serve as a starting point for open dialogue between a school board and its district superintendent, curriculum director, and the staff at large. These challenging questions would also be appropriate for an administrative team to affirm or evaluate their current curriculum processes in this environment of students “attending school” in remote, hybrid, and in-person settings.
Happy Holidays from CLI!
It’s been a crazy year for everyone, but during the holiday season we like to celebrate the great times we had. Social distancing may have limited our ability to gather, but we have a lot to be grateful for!
Could COVID-19 Spark Updates to Grading?
Are you tired of talking about COVID-19 and discussing how this pandemic has set your students back? One of the common complaints from teachers who incorporate any virtual learning is that grading is more complicated and challenging to maintain than when students are learning solely in person. I can’t help but wonder if this could be an opportunity to fix some of the philosophically diverse grading issues keeping schools from moving forward with their grading policies and practices.
Maintain Learning Expectations No Matter the Setting
The “start of school” has come and gone, and school district officials have made some of the hardest decisions they have ever made. Decisions that require re-evaluation nearly every day. The building preparation, bus preparation, and schedule concerns have all been addressed to the degree that gets the school year going. Now, it’s time to focus on teaching and learning. Ensuring that all students, whether entirely on-site, fully online, in a hybrid setting, or even homeschooled, reach a level of learning such that they are prepared for their future, as unsure as that may be.
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Returning to School During COVID-19 (Part Two)
This E-Hint is the second segment in a two-part series providing suggestions for returning to school during the COVID-19 pandemic. This segment delves into onsite and online instructional options and checking for understanding in an online environment.
Returning to School During COVID-19 (Part One)
When the school year began last fall, no one could have imagined the events that transpired to change our educational setting for the foreseeable future. In this two-part E-hint, you will receive suggestions to address the social-emotional needs of your students, plan to teach the curriculum, utilize various options for instruction, and check for student learning. One size does not fit all, so select those that work best for your district and student population.
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