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St. John’s Episcopal School and its Smooth Transition to Remote Learning
Building on its STEAM approach to teaching and learning, technological innovation over the past several years enabled St. John’s to adapt swiftly and decisively to the new circumstances and to offer online, real time instruction to students beginning Tuesday, March 17. Through Office 365 and Microsoft Teams, all teachers were able to set up secure […]
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Mobilizing at the Department Level: Thoughts for Department Heads
As independent schools move to online learning, the role of department heads and the relationships we foster with those in our department, as well as our students, are of the utmost importance. We must remain the bridge between the endeavors in our classrooms and the higher-level administrative team. The herculean effort required to quickly start […]
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Remote Event Boosts Health, Safety, and Well-Being
At Episcopal School of Jacksonville, a Health, Safety, and Well-Being (HSW) program is in its third year and incorporates speakers, community partnerships, parent education, and more to address relevant topics and promote care of our community. The planning for a student event was complete when we left for Spring Break and our 9th grade Freshman […]
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Using Weekly Videos to Strengthen The Orchard School’s Community
Remote learning and social distancing aren’t concepts that feel synonymous with Progressive education at The Orchard School. For nearly a century, Orchard has thrived as a premier private school where hands-on experiential learning opportunities are boundless. And our teachers enjoy learning and leading alongside their students. So, yes, our model looks different during these times, […]
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Common Sense Resources for Educators During the Coronavirus
Common Sense has curated the best remote teaching resources, family education materials, and research-backed strategies to ease stress and encourage learning during the coronavirus pandemic. Our ratings and reviews of 3,000 edtech tools are based on a rigorous learning rubric, and we’ve pulled together the best apps and sites, plus teaching tips, for virtual learning. […]
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Free Distance Learning resource from Newsela
Request a complimentary license for your school Facilitate distance learning with Newsela through coronavirus closures Whether your school is already teaching through a closure or is building plans to prepare, Newsela is here to help you ensure that learning doesn’t stop. We’re offering a variety of distance learning resources and free access to Newsela ELA, […]
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Monday Morning Announcements
We are trying to keep to regular routines by having our student council make their regular Monday Morning Announcements
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Distance Learning at Compositive Primary
We are a small school for students ages three through kindergarten (growing each year, but for now that’s our age range). Here is what we shared with our teachers. They are each using Google Sites as the main platform for communication, and while we have been on spring break and not officially begun, they have […]
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Summit View Schools Distance Learning Program
Please see attached PDF
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Family Guide to Remote Learning
Our one-stop shop for Charles Wright families to connect with our Remote Learning program. This was distributed when we announced our transition to remote learning on March 11, and we keep it updated on a regular basis.
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Family FAQ: Transition to Distance Learning (including tuition) at GDS
A Family FAQ was published on website to head off projected questions from families including the big one about tuition/refunds.
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A video to students: Welcome to Quarantine from the 7th Grade Team at Greensboro Day School
This was a fun teacher-developed video made to welcome middle school students to distance learning.