During the 2020-2021 school year, many schools adopted remote learning or a part-time in-person learning ("hybrid") approach to reduce the risk of in-school transmission of COVID-19. The purpose of this work is to describe case rates of COVID-19 in schools practicing different learning modalities on rates of COVID-19 to support…

Despite repeated warnings from K-12 online learning scholars, media, and U.S. government bodies about the need for teacher readiness in the face of school disruptions like COVID-19, teacher education programs have largely fallen short in preparing educators for effective online and blended teaching during extended school closures. In this paper,…

Although interest in blended learning for students has grown within elementary and secondary school contexts, limited research exists on the implementation of blended professional development (PD) for teachers. The current mixed-method action research study examined teacher participation in blended learning PD in a large California district,…

As districts nationwide transitioned online to deliver remote or hybrid instruction as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Internet has become an increasingly important space for K-12 students, teachers, and many other stakeholders. This brief discusses the utility of Internet metrics to measure K-12 district websites and its usefulness for…

Hundreds of thousands of public and private schools have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. To better help this group of teachers during the pandemic, SHAPE America -- the professional national organization for health and physical education teachers -- came together to create and provide physical education teachers with reentry…

Data from a sample of teachers, parents and pupils in Northern Ireland about their experiences of blended and online learning during the pandemic has thrown light on effective practice and some of the reasons for this. After an initial period of uncertainty and confusion, most of the five schools studied found ways to provide regular online…

Background: In fall 2020, all public K-12 schools reopened in broadly 3 learning models. The hybrid model was considered a mid-risk option compared with remote and in-person learning models. The current study assesses school-based coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) spread in the early fall using a national data set. Methods: We assess COVID-19…

Student enrollment in K-12 blended learning classes, including for students with disabilities, has steadily increased in the last decade and is likely to continue post pandemic. Although more K-12 students with disabilities are accessing blended learning opportunities, how special education itinerant teachers (SEITs) engage students with…

The COVID-19 pandemic created an unprecedented disruption in schooling for teachers, students, and their families. Chicago Public Schools (CPS), like many districts around the nation, shifted to fully remote learning in spring 2020, and most of its schools remained closed during fall 2020. Beginning in January 2021, the district gradually began to…

The Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) 2024 International Conference brought together a diverse group of educators, researchers, and practitioners from around the world, in Las Vegas, Nevada, from March 25-29, 2024. SITE 2024 welcomed presenters and attendees from 30 countries and 470 institutions and organizations.…

Teachers, a population already vulnerable to high stress, experienced heightened demands, and reduced resources during the COVID-19 pandemic. This longitudinal study utilized inductive thematic analysis to explore 241 K-12 teachers' qualitative accounts of stressors, supports, and pandemic-specific impacts through their responses to three…

The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic led to a significant transition towards online education in pre-K-12 schools, prompting school administrators to confront the disparities revealed by the remote learning model. This paper includes the findings of a multi-phase research project exploring the intersection of educational leadership, technology,…

This proposal sought to understand the decision-making of the K-12 public school super-intendents during the COVID-19 crisis and periods of recovery. Western New York school district leaders participated in focus groups organized according to the New York State Department of Education classifications of high-, average-, and low-needs districts. By…

Background: As the COVID-19 pandemic spread, school district administrators in the United States were faced with difficult decisions regarding the implementation of virtual or in-person learning to reduce risk of infection throughout student and staff populations. While a coordinated effort with surrounding districts would be most beneficial when…

The purpose of this study is to empower preservice teachers (PSTs) to leverage relevant technology-based practices and be equipped with various tools and strategies appropriate for English Language Learners (ELLs) in PreK-12 grade settings. Now, more than ever, teacher candidates need to be prepared to understand the challenges faced by ELLs and…