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How a therapy dog helps special ed students during COVID-19

By Steven Blackburn

Despite school closures, a Henry Hudson Regional School therapy dog named Hudson is still providing social-emotional support for students with special needs via a video-conferencing platform.

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Technology used for virtual school nursing

K-12 leaders gaining some flexibility over budgets

Safety & Wellness Stories

April 09, 2020

7 actions school nurses are taking during coronavirus closures

The school nurse's role has evolved as confirmed cases of the virus have grown and more districts have closed schools and shifted to distance learning. Here's how school nurses are maintaining contact with students with health conditions in a time of social distancing.

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April 08, 2020

Quick turnarounds promised on state ESEA waiver requests

The Education Department has released a new streamlined waiver request form, allowing state educational agencies to be free from meeting certain requirements of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.

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April 06, 2020

Misuse of 'distance learning' terminology can cause real problems for districts

Some may think that using various terms to describe learning that's being done from home while schools are closed due to the pandemic does not matter. But term confusion can have legal and other implications.

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April 03, 2020

4 ways to strengthen your online special education

Don't forget accessibility and engagement when offering online specialized instruction. Here are ideas for boosting specialized instruction when it's delivered remotely.

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April 03, 2020

How to get students online without MiFi hotspots

Mobile WiFi hotspots, also known as MiFis, are in short supply as equity-minded superintendents work to ensure all students have access to the internet to participate fully in online learning.

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April 02, 2020

School leaders make quick adjustments to online learning

School leaders navigating coronavirus closures have shifted online learning on-the-fly to help students and teachers face numerous challenges, including access and illness.

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April 01, 2020

Why smartphones can't fill the access gap in online learning

Students who use smartphones for online education will fall behind and may be worse off than students without a broadband internet connection, one expert says.

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