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Colleges can blunt economic impact of pandemic by sharing online courses
Research shows students can learn just as much from well-designed online courses they do with blended or in-person instruction.
Igor Chirikov and Rene Kizilcec
September 24, 2020
We must embrace new strategies for California students to avoid college debt
Hefty student loan payments hold back young people and their families as well as the state economy.
Fiona Ma
September 21, 2020
America’s economic recovery will stall without child-care relief
Policymakers must provide at least $50 billion in federal pandemic relief funding to stabilize the child-care sector.
Savitha Moorthy and Richard Raya
September 17, 2020
Embracing ed tech tools can help level the playing field for all students
Free online tools can help teachers fill in the inevitable gaps caused by distance learning.
Jennifer Damitio
September 16, 2020
Save a program you love by participating virtually
Many ancillary educational programs have been devastated by the pandemic and are counting on support from parents, teachers and the community to survive.
Thomas Courtney
September 10, 2020
Providing meals to hungry students is as important as access to distance learning
Distance learning is difficult in its own right. Distance learning while hungry will be even harder.
Camila Barbour
September 9, 2020
My child care business needs state support now to survive the pandemic
Child care providers are the backbone of a working economy.
Ellen Dressman
September 4, 2020
School communities can help prevent and address student mental health problems
We need support systems in place now, not after mental health incidents begin to surface and escalate.
Sergio Narez
September 1, 2020
Using distance learning to forge better parent-teacher relationships
Teachers should nurture relationships with parents, just as they do with their students.
Guadalupe De La O
August 27, 2020
Now is the time for philanthropy to invest in promoting college success
Funders can play a vital role in helping students complete a college degree in these challenging times.
Jennifer Nguyen
August 23, 2020
‘Rigor’ through distance learning calls for quality, not quantity
During this crisis, schools and teachers should focus on keeping students engaged and learning.
Tom Armelino
August 21, 2020
Federal government must ensure schools have funds to re-open safely
Districts have incurred many new costs as a result of the pandemic and face budget deferrals and cuts as a result of the financial crisis.
Jenny Fitzgerald
August 17, 2020
Mentoring can bring a personal touch to distance learning
Mentoring provides essential academic and social support to students; and a renewed sense of purpose to isolated teachers.
Jon Schwartz
August 13, 2020
A few things to try when teaching online this fall
Teacher shares tips for distance learning gleaned from teaching summer school during the pandemic.