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A "New Normal" for School Leaders - Guidance and Support
In this edition of Leaders in Education, we will focus on the latest resources and guidance for
education leaders looking to create the "new normal" for schooling this fall.
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Reopening Plan Tracker
District Reopening Plan Tracker
Every State's Plan to Reopen Schools in the Fall
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Reopening Schools in the Context of COVID-19
As the United States considers reopening schools amid the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, policymakers and administrators need to consider how to reopen in a way that keeps students and staff safe. This brief provides insight into health and safety guidelines and social distancing strategies used in other countries that have successfully reopened their schools in the context of COVID-19. Examples are intended to support school policymakers and administrators in the United States as they plan for reopening.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance for Schools
Every school is struggling with what decisions are the “right” ones to make and, in many instances, we may not know what is “right” until we have the benefit of hindsight. With that in mind, the “right” decision is one that considers public health guidance, the law, your school’s mission and culture, and your community’s safety. What is “right” for one school may not be right for another. This resource reflects current school practices and concerns gleaned from the field, along with general guidance and ideas for consideration to help educational leaders.
COVID-19 Update: State Policy Responses and Other Executive Actions to the Coronavirus in Schools
This resource, which is updated frequently, collects legislative examples, executive orders and other state actions in response to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic for schools. Resources highlight innovative state examples and responses to the challenges states and educators are currently facing and is organized by content area.
How to Reopen Schools: What Science and Other Countries Teach Us
As school districts across the United States consider whether and how to restart in-person classes, their challenge is complicated by a pair of fundamental uncertainties: No nation has tried to send children back to school with the virus raging at levels like America’s, and the scientific research about transmission in classrooms is limited. This article covers the complex calculus involved in reopening schools.
Special Report: How We Go Back to School
District and school leaders are confronting difficult, high-stakes decisions as they plan for how they will reopen schools this fall as the global pandemic rages on. Safety for students and staff members is the chief priority. But with no vaccine or effective treatment yet against COVID-19, no one can be fully shielded from the risk. That leaves K-12 leaders to balance three critical—often competing—responsibilities: the health and safety of their people, the role their schools play in the larger community, and the effective teaching of their students. To help education leaders navigate these monumental decisions, Education Week lays out the big challenges ahead and some solutions in an eight-part series of reported stories, diagrams, and data visualizations.
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Career Corner: Ask a Recruiter
I’ve heard from a few readers who are curious about how to reach out to a recruiter or hiring manager and ask for insights into openings. Here are my pro-tips:
- Share your job function (perhaps your current role or most recent role), list your current/most recent employers, and the roles you’re currently exploring. Show that you have a clear vision of your areas of expertise and the types of roles/functions you’re pursuing (your Professional Value Proposition, which I write about often in these weekly Career Corners).
- Keep your email short and professional—there’s no need to share you personal history or entire life story. I have several clients who try to anticipate EVERY question a reader might ask, and end up writing a novel. In an email, less is more.
- End with an easy question/request (some examples below):
- Are you currently hiring for roles that might be a good match for my skills, or do you have a timeline for opening up such roles in the near future?
- Are you open to a quick informational call to help me learn more about the work you do at your organization?
- If you’re not hiring at this time, are you aware of other organizations that may be looking for someone with my particular skill-set?
- Are you currently hiring for roles that might be a good match for my skills, or do you have a timeline for opening up such roles in the near future?
Avoid asking the recruiter or hiring manager to do all the mental work of reviewing your resume and deciding the kind of roles which you qualify for (as there may be many). Simply tell us what you’re looking for and provide an easy way we can assist you!
Know someone who could use more formal support in their job search right now? Our team can help. Check out WorkMonger’s Career Coaching services to learn more.
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WorkMonger Team Recommendations
A Blueprint for Reopening This Fall: What Will It Take to Get Schools Ready?
Together with a task force of accomplished educational leaders—including former state chiefs, superintendents, federal education officials, and charter school network leaders—this report sketches a framework that can help state policymakers, education and community leaders, and federal officials plan appropriately for reopening
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Safely Back to Work: Best Practice Protocols
Organizing and implementing a safe return to work amidst the disruption of the pandemic poses significant challenges. Urgent action is therefore needed today to be fully prepared to get people quickly back to work safely when the moment is right. The HR services industry alliance has put together guidance and best practices for safely returning to work in this new report that includes over 100 recommendations and guides.
Webinar: Reboarding in Education
Creating a New Normal for Your Organization
Workplaces as we know it will never be the same again. With increased remote working, hygiene requirements, and social distancing protocols, employees will need to be guided in their return to in-person work. Your return to workplace ethos will make or break engagement and productivity at your education organization. Make it count!
Watch this webinar and learn how to keep your employees safe and informed during their transition back to the workplace, including tools and the best practices to help you face these unprecedented challenges head-on and successfully transition your organization back to in-person work.
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Featured Role at Good Reason Houston
District Support Manager
The Manager of District Support will work on a team to build plans, create and execute needs assessments that identify key levers, and tailor and target support for schools. This person will identify strategic partners, manage implementation and monitor progress to ensure impact.
In addition, this person will use data analysis and visualization to frame decision-making, inform action, and empower partner districts to take thoughtful and urgent, bold action. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of relevant experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously and the ability to manage teammates and stakeholders on short-term projects.
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SPOTLIGHT JOBS
TrulyHired is a quick, easy, and tailored job board that specializes in providing JobSeekers with non-teaching roles at impact-driven education organizations. Here are a few of the amazing roles we have available. Check them out and apply if you're interested!
Announcing Our New Career Technology Platform
As you know, WorkMonger is committed to improving the efficiency of the talent ecosystem in education by leveraging technology to connect mission-aligned professionals with education-focused organizations and schools across the United States. As part of this commitment, we are heavily investing in advanced technologies to make connecting with your next great career opportunity even easier. We are excited to announce the availability of our new technology platform that features an Enhanced WorkMonger Account. You can now manage and update your career preferences anytime, so we can be sure to match you with your next great opportunity.
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