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Enjoy this recap of the GMEA Webinar 2.0 from July 22, 2020.

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WMEA officers are elected by members for two-year terms in February of even-numbered years. Their responsibilities include creating policies, developing budgets, planning state conferences…

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the ohio music education association believes that all students should have equal access to high quality music instruction delivered by licensed music teachers through comprehensive school music programs in general, instrumental, and choral music education.

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Guidance for clinics wishing to adopt policies and procedures for addressing potential immigration enforcement activity in their settings.

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Though the delivery of instruction in the 2020–21 school year will be altered to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, a long-standing research base on high-quality instruction can inform decisions about students’ learning and engagement. The following ten recommendations distill the key findings from the PACE report Supporting Learning in the COVID-19 Context, which offers a framework for educators and district leaders to use in their preparation to provide quality instruction through distance and blended models. Recommendations to educators: 1 Prioritize interaction and collaboration in synchronous learning opportunities. Being part of a community of learners is critical to fostering student engagement in distance and blended learning. Prerecorded lectures, videos, and readings should be assigned for students to engage with asynchronously (on their own time) so that synchronous (“face-to-face”) class time can be reserved for active learning and interactive class engagement. The focus—particularly at the outset of distance learning—should be on developing a sense of class community and norms of engagement. 2 Conduct regular formative assessments and provide prompt feedback to students and families. Students need regular feedback to support their learning and to recognize and encourage engagement, particularly when in-person interaction is limited. In addition to measuring attendance in distance learning, educators must assess student learning frequently and through diverse approaches. Timely and regular feedback should be provided not only to students but also to families, who are critical partners in distance learning. 3 Provide regular, individualized contact for each student. Isolation and exposure to stressors related to COVID-19 have increased student social- emotional needs. Students should receive ongoing and reliable contact from a school staff member about their learning and also their general well-being. This staff member may notice areas of concern and connec