Learning, whether in-person or virtual, is most successful when students are active and engaged. The transition to e-learning has made student engagement in learning particularly difficult. But at Christopher House, our unique model of personalized education for students, coupled with immersive supports for the entire family, is showing success, with a remarkable 95% average daily attendance during remote learning. The…
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L.A. Parents Sue Their District Over Remote Learning. Will Chicago Parents Follow?
Yesterday afternoon, a group of Latnix and Black parents in Los Angeles announced they have filed a lawsuit agains the Los Angeles Unified School District. The parents claim LAUSD’s remote learning plan falls short of providing students what they need to learn. You can watch the conference–and hear the heartbreaking stories the parents shared regarding inadequate support for parents and…
Expert Tips to Ease Remote Learning for Children With Disabilities
A dedicated space, a clear schedule, and good communication with your child’s teachers can go a long way to easing the pain of remote learning.
Noble Charter Schools Share Tips for Remote Learning
How did your first week of school go? How was your connection? Did you have any hiccups? If you had issues, you might be interested to see what the Noble Network of Charter Schools had on tap for their students and faculty at the start of this bizarre, upside-down, pandemic-laden school year. Calling it #NobleReadyForRemote, this morning Noble shared on…
WBEZ’s Curious City Wants to Hear Your Thoughts on The New School Year
Chicago parents, teachers and students, WBEZ’s Curious City wants to hear your thoughts on the new school year!
CPS Parents Tell Kids First Chicago How to Fix Remote Learning This Year
In July 2020, Kids First Chicago spoke with 163 CPS parents about their recommendations for the upcoming school year. They included four dual-language focus groups to connect with Spanish-speaking parents. This is very important since the district and many individual schools still struggle to communicate effectively with parents who primarily speak Spanish. (Let alone parents who speak other languages!) You…
Let’s Worry Less About What Students Aren’t Learning and Rely More on Their Communities’ Assets
Planning for next school year could be an opportunity to rebuild trust between school districts and families. Let’s lay the groundwork for an educational model that is finally worthy of the communities we serve.
Wondering How Noble Schools Are Handling Pandemic Learning? Head of School Ellen Metz Tells All
Ellen Metz, Head of Schools for the Noble Network of Charter Schools, offers creative ideas for facilities, technology and transportation so that students can have the best experience possible next school year and beyond.