 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 for how to get kids learning again, and considering myriad perspectives on how the current crisis might cause us to rethink our priorities and strategies.
We are also concerned about child care centers closing, and about how students with emotional disabilities are excluded from bilingual programs that could benefit them greatly. In the meantime, we are examining important questions about testing – as well as what kinds of tests 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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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.
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Reading List
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Three priorities for schools as they make plans to reopen: personhood, relationships and equity.
Without government investment, many child care programs will not be able to stay open for long.
Instead of relying on credentials, more employers want applicants to show their stuff.
These 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.
Retired Harvard testing expert argues for more human judgment in assessing school success.
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Solutions
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