(1/5) How should school leaders and policymakers plan for school reopening given the lack of clear guidance? @John_Bailey offers some thoughts @EducationNext bit.ly/2wBtoHg
(2/5) Since we do not seem to be near a peak yet, we're likely to see governors extend closures for another 2-4 weeks. A number will close for the rest of the year.
(3/5) School and state leaders will need to continue efforts to mitigate the loss of learning from this year’s closures including strengthening remote learning options, providing #SEL supports, and adjusting school meal distribution.
(4/5) Use the summer to prepare. The next school year will need diagnostic assessments and interventions to address "pandemic learning loss." Schools should give teachers PD on remote learning and adopt online materials school-wide.
(5/5) States and schools should prepare for possible rolling closures next school year if another wave emerges. Schools are often on the frontline of "disease surveillance" to help health officials track the spread of viruses.
