Educational Links 1/29/2021

The Digital Divide Has Narrowed, But 12 Million Students Are Still Disconnected

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2021-01-27-the-digital-divide-has-narrowed-but-12-million-students-are-still-disconnected

Lawmakers Push $75 Billion for Learning Recovery Among Trio of COVID-19 Bills

https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/lawmakers-push-75-billion-for-learning-recovery-among-trio-of-covid-19-bills/2021/01

Arts play role in building school community, even remotely

https://www.k12dive.com/news/arts-play-role-in-building-school-community-even-remotely/593881/

 What happens to children who missed kindergarten during Covid-19 crisis?

https://edsource.org/2021/what-happens-to-children-who-missed-kindergarten-during-covid-19-crisis/647721

COVID-19 May Energize Push for School Choice in States. Where That Leads Is Unclear

https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/covid-19-may-energize-push-for-school-choice-in-states-where-that-leads-is-unclear/2021/01

Can Schools Really Reopen in 100 Days? How Staffing Could Hobble Biden’s Plan

https://www.edweek.org/leadership/reopening-schools-in-100-days-how-staff-shortages-could-hobble-bidens-plan/2021/01

7 Steps Toward Building an Equitable School Culture

https://www.edutopia.org/article/7-steps-toward-building-equitable-school-culture

When schools are mindful and deliberate about creating an equitable culture, they are better prepared to support everyone in the building.