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Los Angeles Schools and Teachers’ Union Agree to Reopen Classrooms
The nation’s second-largest school district is expected to start offering in-person instruction to elementary school and high-need students in about six weeks.
Community college enrollment sank this fall. But some programs fared better than others.
Two-year schools strived to keep students cooking, welding and undertaking other hands-on training even as the pandemic limited course options.
Gov. Newsom touts California as 'getting kids back in the classroom' in State of the State speech
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to shape California in multiple ways, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday night he wouldn’t be satisfied “until everybody is back in school” and pledged to invest record amounts in education this year.
Want to Tackle Learning Loss? First Listen to Your Students
District leaders understandably feel a sense of urgency to do something about “learning loss” in the pandemic. But if leaders really want to address the academic and social impact from disrupted schooling, their urgency needs to focus on improving students’ experience in school. And that means leaders must talk—and really listen—to their students, particularly students of color who are being left behind.
3 strategies for helping students in crisis return to school
Response plans and evidence-based de-escalation techniques can better support struggling students compared to punitive measures, experts say.
Higher Ed's Future at the Intersection of Learners and Employers
The future of higher education is bridging the gap between the expectations of learners and the needs of employers, argues Ray Schroeder.
Ensuring an Equitable Recovery for Latinos
The federal government must increase support for colleges that serve the Latino community given the pandemic's devastating impact, argue Viviann Anguiano and Janette Martinez.
‘I Was So Nervous’: Back to Class After a Year Online
Students and families share their experiences as schools begin to reopen around the country.