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The Rapid Response School District: Better Planning and Execution Through COVID-19 and Beyond
Districts need to establish an organizational structure that will enable them to respond quickly and efficiently to the challenges ahead, and to prepare to operate schools no matter how the virus, the economy, and government action unfolds over the coming months. In this short video, EAB researcher Ben Court describes the core components of a "rapid response district," outlining the teams necessary to expedite the development and execution of strategies and initiatives as well as the key roles that each team must play in order to maximize student success in their schools next year.
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The Rapid Response District: Redefining district strategy in the wake of COVID-19
Traditional district summer planning will no longer suffice. Districts and their schools must adapt quickly to conditions as they develop, which means planning for many potential futures. So, while superintendents want answers to the questions above, they are also telling us what they need right now are new ways to plan and execute—to develop what many district leaders are describing as a rapid response organization.
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One school’s approach to efficient and effective virtual faculty interviewing
Since schools cannotbring candidates to campuses to do classroom demonstrations and interviews, theyare turning to virtual options. The Pingry School in New Jersey -whichEAB originally profiled for their Priority Focused Interview Schedule-is approaching interviewing in a way that provides an opportunity to get to know the candidate, while making the most efficient use of everyone’s scarce time.
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Thinking of starting a crisis relief fund? Here are 9 essential considerations
When creating a relief fund there are several key considerations that schools must take into account. To help with that process, EAB has gathered examples from partner schools, and where possible, documents and links to help schools craft their own policies.
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10 ways you can address equity challenges during COVID-19
Explore 10 strategies to help address equity challenges and foster connectivity at your college or university.
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Enrollment Blog
Make the most of your virtual tour: Strategies that drive engagement
Explore best practices to help your virtual tour stand out and increase student engagement throughout the admissions funnel.
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K-12 District Leadership Blog
Simple ways to improve online student engagement your teachers probably haven’t tried yet
Although teachers are experimenting with hands-on learning assignments and online break-out sessions to engage students during online classes, many teachers still notice only a handful of students actively participate on a regular basis. Here are three easy to implement---yet often overlooked—ways to help boost students’ engagement in a synchronous virtual classroom.
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K-12 District Leadership Blog
3 practices to honor teachers virtually during Teacher Appreciation Week 2020
The past couple of months have been incredibly difficult for school communities, here are some creative ways to honor teachers.
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K-12 District Leadership Blog
How to turn your auction into a virtual event: Learn how one school did it in 48 hours
Annual spring auctions are substantial fundraising opportunities for financial assistance offices. The onset of COVID-19 has restricted such large gatherings, leaving development offices scrambling to decide how to proceed. As Oregon Episcopal School has demonstrated, fundraising doesn’t have to stop in a virtual world.
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