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New Book Series Offers Oral History of Coronavirus Pandemic’s Impact on Education

September 3, 2020 sarah Jonas Book, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Education, K-12, lockdown measures, Pandemic, Professors, School Administrators, stay at home order, Teachers

Two-volume “Corona Chronicles” narratives recount how students, parents, administrators, and community members are navigating these uncertain times.

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COVID-19 and the Future of Education

August 31, 2020 sarah Jonas CARES Act, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Distance Education, Distance Learning, Education, hybrid learning, K-12 Education, Online Education, Online Learning, Pandemic, remote learning, School, school reopening, Teacher Strike, Teachers

The year 2020 hasn’t just been one for the history books: It’s made quite an impact on K-12 grade books as well. As the COVID-19 pandemic drags on into another school year, the school playground has instead become a battleground for adults — teachers, parents, school administrators, public health officials, lawmakers — rowing over the future of education: Should schools reopen? Is remote learning just as effective as in-person classes, and is the technology available to ensure equity for all students? For schools that open, is enough funding available to effectively protect teachers and students from COVID-19? For those that don’t, what about parents’ need to return to work despite the need for at-home teaching? For answers, we turned to Bradley Marianno, a UNLV College of Education professor and expert on teachers’ unions.

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35 Illegal Teacher Strikes Since 2018. Are More Coming This Month?

August 21, 2020 sarah Jonas Coronavirus, COVID-19, Education, Public Schools, Teacher Strike, Teachers

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (August 21, 2020) – Teacher strikes are illegal in 35 states, but that hasn’t stopped underpaid educators from

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School spending cuts? Citizens prefer teachers and administrators to take the hit during economic crises

August 11, 2020 sarah Jonas Binghamton, Binghamton University, Economic Crisis, Education, Public Education, School, School Districts, Schools, State University of New York at Binghamton, SUNY Binghamton, Teachers

With schools around the world looking into various cost-cutting measures in the midst of the COVID-10 pandemic, new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York reveals that citizens prefer teachers and administrative staff to be at the frontline of school spending cuts during times of economic crisis.

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Free ArtPlay workshops for teachers will share tips for virtual teaching Aug. 11, Aug. 17

August 10, 2020 sarah Jonas arts, Education, K-12 Education, Professional Development, Summer Camp, Teachers, Teaching, Visual Arts

When musical theater and visual arts summer camps went online at the University of Alabama at Birmingham this summer, staff did not know what to expect. The award-winning camps, presented by UAB’s ArtPlay, are always popular, to the point of selling out all available spaces. Despite the teachers’ fears, campers and their parents loved the new virtual camps.

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Back to School?

July 21, 2020 sarah Jonas American Academy Of Pediatrics, Back To School, CDC, Children, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Disease Transmission, Education, Florida, Learning, Pandemic, Parents, Return to School, school-age children, social distancing, Teachers, United States

Dr. Terry Adirim provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions regarding COVID-19 and return to school for school-age children. Adirim is a physician executive with senior leadership and executive experience in academic medicine and the federal government. Her expertise includes pandemic planning and response, health care quality improvement and patient safety, and health policy and management.

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Anti-Racism Books and Resources for Families and Children

July 10, 2020 sarah Jonas Black Lives Matter, Books, Education, George Floyd, Literature, Race And Ethnicity, Racism, racism and kids, Teachers

A first step for families who want to be an ally in the fight to end racism is to diversify their at-home libraries with books that feature people of color and their stories. A UNLV librarian and pre-Kindergarten teacher share tips and resources on how to do so.

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Career Fast Track: Preparing Graduates for the Job Next Door

July 1, 2020 sarah Jonas Aerospace, Alternative Energy, Education, Energy, Energy Research, Hospitality, Jobs, Sustainability, Teacher Preparation, Teachers, Training

By working with local industries, CSU campuses are ensuring their graduates are ready to enter careers and drive innovation in these regional sectors.

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Research Finds Teachers Just as Likely to Have Racial Bias as Non-Teachers

April 15, 2020 sarah Jonas Education, Racial Bias, teacher bias, Teacher Training, Teachers

Research released today challenges the notion that teachers might be uniquely equipped to instill positive racial attitudes in children or bring about racial justice, without additional support or training from schools. Instead, the results, published in Educational Researcher, find that “teachers are people too,” holding almost as much pro-White racial bias as non-teachers of the same race, level of education, age, gender, and political affiliation.

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Don’t forget our kids. OT researchers urge extra support for home schooling vulnerable children

April 8, 2020 sarah Jonas Autism, Children, covid 19, Education, home school, Home Schooling, Homeschooling, Occupational Therapy, Online Education, Pandemic, Schools, Support, Teachers

As Australia’s teachers strive to shift education online, parents everywhere are bracing for change, but no more so than parents of children with additional needs such as autism, who fear their kids may be left behind in the race to adjust.

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New Report Explores Fiscal Issues Related to NYC Teachers Retirement System

March 31, 2020 sarah Jonas New York City, Teachers

Report looks at New York City Teachers’ Retirement System, the second largest of New York City’s five major employee pension plans.

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Another Unintended Consequence of COVID-19: Cyberbullying Could Increase

March 26, 2020 sarah Jonas Adolescents, Coronavirus, coronavirus and education, COVID-19, Cyberbullying, K-12 Education, Online Teaching, Pandemic, Parenting, Parents, Psychology, Social Science, Teachers, Teens, Xenophobia

School districts nationwide are now providing K-12 education online. Stuck at home all day, students will be using apps even more than they already do, which could cause an increase in cyberbullying among youth. Many cyberbullying targets will hesitate to get help from their parents and will suffer silently because they can’t readily stop by the guidance counselor’s office or chat with a teacher after class. A cyberbullying expert provides important tips and advice for teachers and parents.

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