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Education

Instruction

New course for faculty emphasizes inclusive virtual learning

Published Aug 18, 2020

A new Coursera class aims to give instructors the tools to ensure their classes are inclusive and accessible for all students during a shift to remote learning

A child does classwork while sitting in front of a tablet displaying a video conference call

Q+A

Redefining the K-12 experience

Published Aug 6, 2020

COVID-19 may force many K-12 schools to go all-virtual for fall. How can we make sure the children have a better experience than they did in spring?

Reopening

Experts share strategies for safely reopening schools

Published July 17, 2020

Chief among the recommendations are practicing physical distancing in schools, providing federal funding to support schools, and ensuring community transmission of coronavirus is under control in surrounding areas

Education

Johns Hopkins launches reopening policy tracker for K-12 schools

Published July 9, 2020

The interactive map and resource guides compare and analyze reopening plans for schools nationwide, offering solutions for safe education during the pandemic

Ed's Not Dead

Published Summer 2020

/ Johns Hopkins Magazine

Volunteers pack food into boxes for families of Henderson-Hopkins students

COVID-19

Henderson-Hopkins pivots to provide community support

Published June 15, 2020

The Baltimore K-8 school has offered virtual town halls, food drives, free laptops, and more to help support families and students during coronavirus pandemic

Education

School closures could amplify knowledge gaps

Published June 9, 2020

Reduced time in the classroom could exacerbate the learning differences that already exist in schools across the country, education expert Jonathan Plucker says

A school employee disinfects a child's chair

Commentary

What it will take to safely reopen K-12 schools this fall

Published June 3, 2020

Public health expert Josh Sharfstein and education expert Christopher Morphew say school closures have led to growing public health crises for children such as hunger and a lack of health services