What will happen with school reopenings remains unknown

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Liz Willen Dear reader,

As temperatures soar and coronavirus cases rise in many parts of the country, relief in the form of school reopenings remains elusive. At The Hechinger Report, we are welcoming all kinds of ideas ([link removed]) for how to get kids learning again, and considering myriad perspectives ([link removed]) on how the current crisis might cause us to rethink our priorities and strategies.

We are also concerned about child care centers closing ([link removed]) , and about how students with emotional disabilities are excluded from bilingual programs ([link removed]) that could benefit them greatly. In the meantime, we are examining important questions about testing ([link removed]) – as well as what kinds of tests ([link removed]) could be required for getting new jobs at a time when a degree might not be enough. As always, we welcome your thoughts and ideas, so please send them our way.

Liz Willen, Editor
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** OPINION: The pressure is building to have learners back in school this fall — here’s how it can work ([link removed])
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In-person learning is certainly optimal if schools successfully implement social-distancing strategies to protect students and teachers. But as education leaders move in that direction, they should build on what science tells us about child development and learning to ensure that students get what they need.
Reading List


** TEACHER VOICE: Reimagine schools? We must widen our starting points ([link removed])
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Three priorities for schools as they make plans to reopen: personhood, relationships and equity.



** Five reasons re-opening will not be enough to save many child care centers ([link removed])
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Without government investment, many child care programs will not be able to stay open for long.



** With a degree no longer enough, job candidates are told to prove their skills in tests ([link removed])
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[link removed] of relying on credentials, more employers want applicants to show their stuff.



** Kids with disabilities blocked from bilingual programs ([link removed])
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[link removed] kids are "quite capable" of a dual language education, argues educator fighting policy that keeps kids with emotional disabilities out, even if they already speak Spanish.



** PROOF POINTS: 5 Questions for Daniel Koretz ([link removed])
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Retired Harvard testing expert argues for more human judgment in assessing school success.
Solutions
* "Can outdoor teaching enable Italy to safely reopen schools ([link removed]) ," via The Local Italy.
* "How one Seattle teacher kept his kindergartners engaged through the coronavirus closures ([link removed]) ," via Seattle Times.

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