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In a special report on COVID19’s effect on learning, Education Week quotes Johns Hopkins University Professor Robert Slavin: “For the level of problems districts are…
COVID-19 and learning loss—disparities grow and students need help
The Hechinger Report is a national nonprofit newsroom on education. A recent article, “I can’t do this anymore:’ How Four Middle Schoolers are Struggling through…
5 Things Parents Can Do to Support Students Learning Online
In “5 Things Parents Can Do to Support Students Learning Online,” Edmentum writer Sara Cornelius offers parents practical, manageable to-do’s that can help kids who…
Help When Online Learning Not as Effective as In-Person
Trying to learn alone at home has turned out to be very tough for some students, and educational technology isn’t helping enough. The corona virus…
New Scientist on the Limits of Ed Tech
Justin Reich makes some good points in “Remote Learning Technology Just Isn’t Good Enough and Won’t Be Soon” https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg24833073-400-remote-learning-technology-just-isnt-good-enough-and-wont-be-soon/. Trying to learn alone at home…
Writing Portfolio Tutor
Joel Barlow Students! The Junior Year Writing Portfolio is due soon. Does yours need a boost? From reluctant writers to determined perfectionists, I’ve coached scores…
Skype For Online Tutoring
Since the beginning of the pandemic digital learning has become huge part of your child’s life. This has been a huge adjustment for teachers, students,…
When Can Schools Safely Reopen? The Answer Is Part Science, Part Guesswork.
What is a safe way to reopen schools? Depends on who you ask. This article cites several widely different rates of positive tests. What do…