CDC clarifies ’15-minute rule’ for social distancing

The CDC now defines a “close contact” of someone with COVID-19 as anyone who was within six feet of someone infected for a total of 15 minutes over the course of 24… Read More

Principals: Don’t forget to take care of yourself!

Even on an average day, the challenges a principal can face can seem daunting. Add a global pandemic into the mix and one piece of bad news can be enough… Read More

Analysis: Racial inequity in who takes career, tech courses

A Hechinger Report/Associated Press analysis of CTE enrollment data from 40 states reveals deep racial disparities in who takes these career-oriented courses. Black and Latino students were often less likely… Read More

What does school look like during COVID? Traffic patterns, no lockers and ‘big mask voices’

The challenges of learning and teaching in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic are plentiful. The educational landscape has changed dramatically as educators and administrators prioritize safety without sacrificing learning.Click here… Read More

School is digital, kids are overwhelmed. How do you manage screen time in the COVID era?

With COVID-19 forcing schools to conduct most or all of their learning via computer, the amount of time children spend on screens has risen dramatically, with mixed results. Some children… Read More

CDC says schools should prioritize COVID testing for symptomatic staff, students

Interim considerations issued Oct. 13 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for school-based novel coronavirus testing suggest schools prioritize testing for students and staff who are showing symptoms and for… Read More

NAESP’s Tips for Leading Your School Through COVID-19, plus Principal(ing) in Place webinar series

Principal(ing) in Place: The Center for Middle Level Leadership, Featuring Dr. Kevin Armstrong & Jessica Cabeen, moderated by Dr. Andy Jacks, will be held on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 from… Read More

National Conference on Student Activities Goes Virtual – Dec. 4-6 – Register Today

The National Conference on Student Activities is for anyone interested in student leadership, student engagement, and improving school culture. There are specific strands for activity advisors, leadership teachers and resources… Read More

Virtual school lets teachers see directly into students’ lives. Here’s what they’re learning

In school districts with virtual education, teachers and students are spending hours a day beamed into each other’s homes. It’s a big departure from meeting face-to-face in school classrooms. Some… Read More

5 Ways Principals Can Establish a Strong School Climate

Recommendations for leaders on making schools feel safe, welcoming, and uplifting whether learning is in-person or remote. Click here for full article. Source: Ed Week Update, Oct. 19, 2020. Article… Read More