How back-to-school is going; The enrichment gap is hurting kids

Plus: Get out the vote efforts

No. 453 | October 15, 2020 View in Browser Subscribe to this Newsletter » Instruct News, tips and insights for educators shaping the future of PreK-12 This issue is brought to you by These days it can seem like no two school opening plans are the same. But there's a lot educators can learn from their differences. For the past few months, we've been chronicling how schools are getting back into the business of learning during a frenetic and sometimes discombobulated fall. We're revisiting our top stories on how the effort is progressing. PLACE MATTERS: As schools reopen, districts are making different decisions about whether school occurs in a building, at home over a computer or some combination of the two—and whether families are offered choices. One key finding? Where you live may determine how you learn. DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL: Data about COVID cases in schools isn't coming from the CDC or the Department of Education. So educators are stepping up to collect it themselves and share it in ways they hope will allow schools to operate safely. But what's the best approach to building a pandemic data dashboard and using it to inform reopening plans? THINK OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM: People will argue in circles about whether it's better for students to be learning remotely or in classrooms this fall. But outdoor learning might be a third way, and it can work in even the coldest climates. Here's how. PANDEMIC PLAYGROUND: Recess is typically a time for unrestricted play in gyms and on playgrounds. But in a socially-distanced world, should schools still hold recess? Certainly, say play experts. This year, though, it may take a lot of intentional effort—both online and in-person. SUCCESSFUL STARTS: Schools are back in session. So … how are things going? A large Mississippi district and a K-8 Montessori school in New York offer contrasting—but successful—examples of how technology and physical settings are helping students navigate a challenging school year. GOINGS ON Let it grow: In spite of the many changes 2020 has brought, it's more important than ever for district leaders to promote a growth mindset. Join this panel discussion to hear from district administrators how they are supporting their teachers and staff in the new normal. Sign up today. Follow your EdSurgents @tonywan, @jryoung, @byemilytate, @becky_koenig and @stephenoonoo for the latest news and scoops as they hit the wire. The following message is brought to you by This year every moment of instructional time will be critical. For anytime, anywhere learning, Savvas One provides an all-inclusive, one-year digital license to our most popular, national K-12 math, literacy, science, and social studies programs. Learn how Savvas, formerly Pearson K12 Learning, is helping teachers, students, and families succeed with Distance Learning. Sponsored by Drexel Teaching and Learning from Home for Educators and Parents, Now and in The Future Join us for a webinar on creating and utilizing a home learning environment, inexpensive devices and apps to supplement core technology resources, managing multiple learners at home, and resources for learners with special needs. October 8th at 3:00 p.m. ET. Register today! ON THE PODCAST GET OUT THE VOTE: Research shows young citizens are motivated to vote. But they don't always make it to the polls. Why not? To find out, we interviewed Sunshine Hillygus, political scientist and co-author of the new book "Making Young Voters." She shares surprising insights about what kind of K-12 and higher education actually influences youth voting behavior. Hint: It's not civics class. ALL SCHOOL AFTERSCHOOL DEVELOPMENT: The pandemic has thrust discussions about digital equity to the forefront for many schools and communities. But the virus has expanded another divide: out-of-school enrichment. Anthropologist Mimi Ito writes about how afterschool programs fosters students' social, emotional and identity development—and explains how COVID-19 has made the enrichment gap wider and less equitable. FROM THE ARCHIVES DIGITAL EMPATHY: Can simulations help students develop real-life social-emotional skills? Schools in Hawaii and Texas are using AR and VR tools to let pupils explore life experiences from different perspectives. Here's how they're doing it—along with safety tips like this one: "If you wouldn't want your children to live with the memory of the event in the real world, then don't have them do it in VR." BUZZ ABOUT TOWN If gifted programs are inequitable, what should replace them? (Hechinger Report) In a recent discussion, Latino and Latina superintendents discussed how they're supporting teachers. One hot tip: TKTK (District Administration) Rapid COVID-19 tests are coming. But they might not fundamentally change things for schools. (Education Week) Cybercriminals are impersonating parents for ransomware attacks on teachers (TechRadar) Sponsored by Adobe Explore Adobe for Education As the new school year begins, ensure your students have the tools they need to communicate with impact in traditional and online classes. Adobe Creative Cloud helps students build digital literacy skills that will empower them for years to come. Explore how Adobe for Education helps you deliver creative, engaging learning experiences that prepare students for a rapidly changing world. Looking for a job in edtech? You've come to the right place. EdSurge has the leading edtech jobs board with over 400 openings from schools, nonprofits and companies. 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