TOP STORIES Schools Need an Education-Specific Video Conferencing Tool Amid COVID-19, video conferencing is an integral component of remote learning for students at all levels, but so far it’s only been a marginal success. What tools can educators use to improve at-home learning? READ MORE Texas Schools Partner With SpaceX on High-Speed Internet The school district in Ector County, Texas, recently became the first school district in the nation to partner with SpaceX to provide broadband service to families with poor or no Internet access. READ MORE Pennsylvania Cyber Charter Schools See Enrollment Surge Virtual schools that draw students from across Pennsylvania, cyber charters have seen interest spike amid the pandemic, up from 38,000 the year prior, according to state education officials. READ MORE Teachers Offer Virtual Learning Tips for Parents, Students For many schools nationwide, virtual education has allowed learning to continue amid the COVID-19 pandemic. But for some students and parents, remote learning adds an extra layer of difficulty. READ MORE Does Teaching Online and In-Person Simultaneously Work? After starting the school year entirely online, schools in Fort Worth, Texas, have brought in certain groups of students, allowing parents and students to make a choice between in-person or remote classes. READ MORE |