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Challenges Facing Students in Rural Districts

For Barbara Sheehan, a sophomore at George Rogers Clark High School in Winchester, Kentucky, the biggest challenge to remote learning wasn't the coursework itself, but access to high-speed internet. In her article, Barbara details the unique challenges facing small, rural districts whether they choose to stay remote or reopen. Barbara urges stakeholders to look beyond the helicopter view and focus on developing creative solutions that work for local communities.

BY Barbara Sheehan, Rising Sophomore at George Rogers Clark High School, & 1 more

Blog Post

07.28.2020
K-12 Education

It's Time We Start Talking About Rural Schools

Balancing Act of Reopening for Students in an Urban School District

BY Scott Lee, Junior at North Hollywood High School, & 1 more

Blog Post

07.27.2020
K-12 Education

This Moment Demands a New, Race-Conscious Approach to Education

Educators must provide time and space for healing and must do so in ways that are race-conscious, not colorblind.

BY Education and Society Program

Of Interest

06.26.2020
K-12 Education

School Connectedness and Student Success: The Role of State Policy

The abrupt shift to distance learning for 50 million students and their teachers upended education across A ...

BY Education and Society Program

Video

05.05.2020
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The Next Class interviews Dan Porterfield

Dan Porterfield, President and CEO of the Aspen Institute, shares his insights about the future of education through the COVID-19 crisis and beyond.

BY Daniel R. Porterfield

Of Interest

04.30.2020
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Join a Stevens Initiative Program

Virtual exchange is an innovative educational tool that advances learning goals and makes youth more globally aware. ...

BY Stevens Initiative

Video

03.19.2020
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Why I Believe in Teach For America

Aspen Institute President and CEO Dan Porterfield delivered the keynote address at the 2020 Honor Roll Gala hosted by Teach For America’s Rio Grande Valley Region on February 7, 2020 in McAllen, Texas.

BY Daniel R. Porterfield

Of Interest

02.07.2020
K-12 Education

From a Tiny SEAD, an Aspen Agenda Grows

Looking back at the National Commission on Social, Emotional, and Academic Development (SEAD).

BY Ross Wiener

Blog Post

01.14.2020
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Why Is One of America's Best Teachers Leaving to Work Abroad?

Nate Bowling can help show us what teachers need to thrive.

BY Danielle M. Gonzales

Blog Post

06.18.2019
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