/tags/virtual-education Virtual Education en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Tue, 21 Feb 2023 11:00:00 GMT /education/2023-02-21/tutoring-program-helps-metro-east-students-overcome-pandemic-learning-loss Four Metro East school districts are using the Illinois Tutoring Initiative. The program, funded with state ARPA money, trains tutors to help elementary and middle school students make up for pandemic learning loss. Tue, 21 Feb 2023 11:00:00 GMT /education/2023-02-21/tutoring-program-helps-metro-east-students-overcome-pandemic-learning-loss Will Bauer /education/2023-01-30/missouri-is-offering-new-high-school-diploma-for-working-adults Missouri workforce diploma courses are an alternative to preparing for an equivalency exam. Mon, 30 Jan 2023 11:00:00 GMT /education/2023-01-30/missouri-is-offering-new-high-school-diploma-for-working-adults Mark Degon /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-01-24/hazelwood-school-districts-use-of-virtual-teachers-leaves-students-in-the-lurch The Hazelwood School District hired a for-profit company to address the district’s teacher shortage. Many Hazelwood students attend school in person, only to be taught via on-screen instruction by a teacher who is hundreds or thousands of miles away. Tue, 24 Jan 2023 23:15:44 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-01-24/hazelwood-school-districts-use-of-virtual-teachers-leaves-students-in-the-lurch Emily Woodbury /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-11-03/education-interrupted-brings-light-to-a-st-louis-moms-pandemic-story With her new documentary, Aisha Sultan encourages audiences to reflect on the ways the coronavirus pandemic radically disrupted learning and children’s development. Thu, 03 Nov 2022 21:12:47 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-11-03/education-interrupted-brings-light-to-a-st-louis-moms-pandemic-story Emily Woodbury /education/2022-06-01/bilingual-education-helped-this-2nd-grade-classroom-thrive-after-pandemic-setbacks As schools look for creative solutions to help students who are learning English, one local school district is exploring a teaching method that is popular in other parts of the country but has been slow to reach St. Louis. Wed, 01 Jun 2022 10:18:22 GMT /education/2022-06-01/bilingual-education-helped-this-2nd-grade-classroom-thrive-after-pandemic-setbacks Kate Grumke /education/2022-04-18/how-to-help-your-kid-catch-up-from-pandemic-school-disruptions A local expert says parents can incorporate learning into their child’s day in small ways, to support their education. Mon, 18 Apr 2022 10:12:40 GMT /education/2022-04-18/how-to-help-your-kid-catch-up-from-pandemic-school-disruptions Kate Grumke /education/2022-04-17/siu-is-looking-for-tutors-for-new-state-wide-tutoring-initiative-to-address-learning-loss In the greater St. Louis region, Southern Illinois University will help coordinate part of a statewide effort to provide tutors for students in districts that were highly affected by the pandemic. Sun, 17 Apr 2022 11:29:33 GMT /education/2022-04-17/siu-is-looking-for-tutors-for-new-state-wide-tutoring-initiative-to-address-learning-loss Kate Grumke /education/2022-03-22/how-the-pandemic-led-st-louis-area-schools-to-better-serve-families-that-speak-other-languages During the pandemic, some school districts increased communications for families in languages other than English, and many plan to keep these new practices in place. Tue, 22 Mar 2022 10:15:39 GMT /education/2022-03-22/how-the-pandemic-led-st-louis-area-schools-to-better-serve-families-that-speak-other-languages Kate Grumke /education/2022-03-11/missouri-standardized-tests-count-this-year-but-schools-wont-be-punished-for-low-scores This year is part of a “transition” as Missouri education officials update the state’s accountability program for schools. Fri, 11 Mar 2022 11:18:55 GMT /education/2022-03-11/missouri-standardized-tests-count-this-year-but-schools-wont-be-punished-for-low-scores Kate Grumke /education/2022-02-03/many-st-louis-area-districts-move-online-as-winter-storm-closes-schools Across St. Louis, teachers found ways to engage their students online during the snowstorm. Thu, 03 Feb 2022 22:58:41 GMT /education/2022-02-03/many-st-louis-area-districts-move-online-as-winter-storm-closes-schools Kate Grumke