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A VIRUS THAT CAN'T BE CONTROLLED. A SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT WON'T BE DEFEATED.
Every story has its hero.
| Something about the chaos and disruption of this year makes it feel like a movie come to life. But as movie heroes often discover, with difficulty comes opportunity—and this time, your district has the chance to not simply survive the pandemic but emerge stronger. Having the right information and technology in your hands is the first step. So check out these resources curated to aid you on your mission to vanquish the pandemic's dark forces! |
| "You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life, but it ain't about how hard you can hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward—how much you can take and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done." -Rocky, from Rocky Balboa |
Armed with knowledge
Discover how you can overcome common challenges, from eLearning to pandemic-era school safety.
 Beware These 5 Threats During Covid-19 Hackers are capitalizing on vulnerabilities due to COVID-19-prompted remote work. Here are some tips on how to stay safer in cyberspace. |
 Making Blended Learning AccessibleDigital accessibility has perhaps never been more important than now, as students are depending on it for everyday learning. Here are a few quick tricks that will ease the experience for students using assistive technology. |
 Pandemic-Era Safety and Security in School BuildingsCovid-19 has changed a lot of things about the way schools operate, but protecting students remains paramount. Check out these tips on keeping communities safe from dangers familiar and new. |
 How Teachers Empower Kids Through eLearninge-learning takes age-old norms and flips them on their heads. Here are some tips on how teachers can more effectively reach students from afar. |
 Case Study: Illinois District Transitions to Virtual Learning Environment by Integrating LMS with SISWhen virtual learning became the only option, one district quickly learned the importance of having an SIS that integrates with its learning management system. Learn how District 230 executed a smooth transition to eLearning in this case study. |
.svg){kind=icon} Research shows that after COVID-19, school districts prepared to use edtech effectively will be better positioned to keep quality education going in the face of school closures. (Learn more here.) |
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Not all the struggles heroes face are visible. Learn how you can help employees maintain their mental health.
 5 Important Pieces of Your Mental Health Toolkit A proactive approach to mental health sets you up for success, especially as a community caregiver working in K-12 education. Here are five important practices to make habits. |
 When Your Team Struggles with Working from Home Not all challenges of running a school district remotely have to do with logistics and hardware. Explore some internal struggles remote employees may be experiencing as well as how you can coach and support them. |
 Motivation vs. Determination (and How to Capture Both) Learn the difference between them, then strike the right balance to see professional (and student!) growth soar. |
 Tell Me Something Good It’s easy for negativities to dominate our conversations—but talking about the good things going on around us can make a world of difference. Here’s a simple way to play up the positives! |
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