S01E15 – Assessing Readiness – Discussing the Contrasting Approaches Utilized by Rural School Districts Around the United States.

In this episode, Dr. Silver leads the discussion on identifying, assessing, and preparing for the Fall Semester in Elementary and Secondary Education. We discuss how various school districts are surveying families to determine online capacity for learning and technology accessibility. We discuss how precise assessment should be deployed to ask detailed questions regarding technology and internet availability. We suggest school districts consider contacting families directly via phone, asking precise questions regarding preparedness. We discuss international examples where school systems around the world are suffering from similar challenges and adapting novel approaches to ensure students receive appropriate instruction. This included a partnership with radio stations to have instructional hours.