Archive for March 2020

As school buildings remain closed across the country due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), teachers, staff and administrators are finding creative ways to communicate and stay connected with students and families. These ideas range from daily check-ins via FaceTime to “wave parades” that allow teachers to see their students while maintaining social distancing. Many districts are…

As a school district leader, you may be feeling under siege by all the questions you are receiving from parents, staff, members of the media and community members during coronavirus-related school closures. Through clear, proactive communication, you can answer many of these questions from the start, allowing you to maximize your time on other critical…

Much in our society has changed over the past two months. “Social distancing” has been implemented across the United States and nearly all K-12 schools are closed nationwide. Parents, students and staff are looking for guidance on what they should be doing while school is not in session. This includes providing updates on e-learning and…