S1E2, How the Coronavirus is Influencing K-12 Decision-Making by Education Today

In this timely episode of Education Today, host Dr. Rod Berger speaks with Dr. Randy Ziegenfuss, Superintendent of Salisbury Township School District in Pennsylvania, as well as Sean Slade, ASCD's Sr. Director of Outreach, about the challenges all education leaders, teachers, and parents are facing in light of the coronavirus pandemic. First, Dr. Ziegenfuss talks through his decision-making process as a district leader, including how he consults with different stakeholders to arrive at the best conclusions to support all students and educators (0:29). He describes the pandemic planning process happening at the district level and also discusses the role vulnerability plays in leadership. Then you'll hear this episode's Data Insight, presented by The Learning Counsel, with research indicating the ongoing prevalence of whole group learning at all levels (15:34). In the last segment, Slade talks about the key factors for supporting the whole child in times of uncertainty, including how to address health and safety for all kids (16:16). He explains many considerations both educators and parents are facing when deciding how to navigate students' social-emotional needs while also keeping an eye on academics.

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