Education Headlines – June 2020

The Chronicle of Higher Education (need to sign up for a free subscription):
Here’s a List of U.S. Colleges’ Plans for Reopening in the Fall
If you’re working with college students, this may be helpful in keeping up to date on what each college or university has decided for how they will conduct classes this fall.

New York Times
Not Everyone Hates Remote Learning. For These Students, It’s a Blessing
Some families are finding remote learning a new experience. For most of the families we work with, it may not be new but this article offers reasons that it may work better for some students than others.
University of California System to Drop SAT, ACT Requirement
What? No SAT or ACT? What is happening in the world of college admissions in the U.S. (starting in California) and what may be used in the future to evaluate applicants?

Understood.org
Child Procrastinating? Why Kids Struggle With Time Management
This is a frequent question to many of us from parents who are frustrated when a child just can’t seem to get it together! How can we help children better manage their time?
School Refusal: What It Means When Kids Won’t Do Schoolwork
What is going on in a child’s mind when he refuses to do schoolwork? Particularly in this time of uncertainty and lack of normal structure, how can we motivate children who are struggling with this?

ASCD SmartBrief
Soapy math adds some STEAM to playtime
Let’s get creative with math activities! It doesn’t have to be all math problems on a page. Here is a fun way to introduce math concepts.

Additudemag.com
Free 1-hour webinar: New ADHD Guidelines Explained
(The webinar has already happened but you can request access.) This webinar is rather long and detailed but if you want to know about changes in how ADHD is diagnosed and treated, here is the latest.
Live Webinar on June 8: How to Balance and Structure the Lazy, Crazy Days of Summer for Children with ADHD
Keeping active (and hyperactive) kids busy all summer is a challenge. This webinar offers practical advice for helping a parent structure their summer days.

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