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Quality Education for all during Covid-19

HundrED Toolkit

Health officials are currently taking steps to prevent the introduction and spread of Covid-19 (Coronavirus) into communities across the world. The pandemic situation is affecting the lives of many students, families & communities. This special collection is compiling stories and solutions from schools around the world doing their best for students.

Spotlight: Quality education for all during Covid-19 crisis

Innovative Solutions for COVID19 Pandemic

These simple, yet effective solutions provide support and resources for parents, teachers and learners and help them navigate a plethora of challenges facing education because of school shutdown, learner isolation and more.

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How to Turn your COVID19 Response into a Full Time Offering- Webinar with OpenIDEO Challenge Winners
Hundreds of creative ideas from around the world were submitted by people striving to reshape schools and learning post-COVID. This webinar will celebrate our selected COVID-19 Reimagine Learning Chal
20.7.2020 Pukhraj Ranjan
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How to Provide Quality Education for All During Crises: 10 Concrete Steps
It is fair to say that no one was prepared to reorganise education at scale during the COVID-19 crisis. What could countries have done differently? What have we learned? And how can we be better prepa
13.5.2020 Pasi Sahlberg and Saku Tuominen
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Students Call for More Empathy in Education during COVID-19
According to UNESCO, almost 1.3 billion students have been affected by the novel coronavirus around the world. Last week we sat down with over 45 young people from 18 countries in our first, Youth Voi
7.5.2020 Mariah O'Mara
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Strategies Teachers and School Leaders Can Use to Inspire Deep Learning from a Distance
As learning shifts to virtual spaces, what are the key moves teachers and leaders need to make to support students to cultivate deep learning from a distance? In our last webinar, leaders of The Fores
1.5.2020
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How HundrED Ambassadors in India have Supported Learning during Lockdown
The Indian school system is one of the largest in the world, with 247+ million learners and 9+ million teachers across 1.5+million schools. On Monday, March 16th, 2020 the Indian Government announced
29.4.2020
community article
10 Youtube Channels Helping Learners Learn Around The World
The current climate has opened our eyes to free, online learning resources that children around the world can access. However, it is not always easy to find the right channel or video to start with. H
27.4.2020 Pukhraj Ranjan
community article
iACT's COVID19 Response and Resources That Support Refugee and Displaced Communities
iACT has co-created a deck of resources with refugee and displaced community leaders living in Chad, Tanzania, Cameroon, and Greece and experts in public health, epidemiology, and community organizing
24.4.2020 Katie-Jay Scott & Pukhraj Ranjan
community article
Don't Let Quarantine Stop You From Moving And Learning
Bryn Llewellyn, Founder and Creator of Tagtiv8 Active Learning shares some ideas on how to keep moving and learning from home, despite the quarantine protocol!
22.4.2020 Bryn Llewellyn
community interview
Andreas Schleicher and Pasi Sahlberg Respond to COVID-Related Education Community Concerns
After our last webinar, we were unable to get to all the questions from our community. So, we followed up with Andreas Schleicher and education expert Pasi Sahlberg with some of our community members'
17.4.2020
community article
Play, Create And Succeed In Quarantine With Arkki At Home Projects
In these times of severe restrictions, Arkki has tailored creative #arkkiathome hands-on projects to support curiosity, creativity and innovation @home. Adopted from the Arkki curriculum and designed
17.4.2020 Pukhraj Ranjan
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Collective Conversations: Upcoming COVID19 Education Webinars with HundrED
As we immerse ourselves in finding solutions and best practices to cope and recover from the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on education, with the help of the HundrED Community, we are offering multiple
15.4.2020 Pukhraj Ranjan
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How Schools Can Adapt in the Age of COVID
Future School Lab is a social impact venture working to accelerate innovation in education to better prepare all students for the future. Vanessa Wilkins, their Founder shares her reflections and best
14.4.2020 Vanessa Wilkins & Emily Corrigan
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Help Children Navigate COVID19 Misinformation With Economist Education Foundation
Economist Education Foundation enables inspiring discussions about the news in schools by providing educational news content, teacher training and resources. In current times, they are helping childre
13.4.2020 Harriet Boland & Pukhraj Ranjan
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AMAZE.org Launches Free Resources For Young People And Their Parents In Response To COVID-19
AMAZE.org’s #AskableParent Challenge is a 6-day newsletter program for parents of 4-18 year-olds featuring free resources to help navigate their kids' questions as they adjust to more time at home and
12.4.2020 Daniel Rice & Katija Aladin
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Remake Learning Using their Network to Amplify COVID-19 Resources
In response to COVID-19, Remake Learning will double-down on the power of their network to coordinate, communicate, and amplify helpful and supportive information. They will focus on sharing the many
11.4.2020 Remake Learning Team
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Cyber-Seniors Are Inviting Young People To Take Action And Keep Seniors Safe During Global Pandemic
Cyber-Seniors is an intergenerational program that trains young people to be tech mentors for senior citizens. For the duration of this pandemic, Cyber-Seniors are offering students aged 15 and up FRE
7.4.2020 Pukhraj Ranjan
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The Effects Of The Coronavirus On Education From The Eyes Of Young People
The concept of education seems to have changed overnight. From in-school to remote and online learning, we have all seen the effects of this quick change, especially students. We asked HundrED Youth A
7.4.2020 Katija Aladin
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NaTakallam Offers Virtual Connections Between Displaced Refugees And Quarantined Families
In these unprecedented times of physically distancing ourselves from others, we know that virtual connections are more important than ever. As a virtual program at its core, NaTakallam wants to share
5.4.2020 Hannah Weitzer
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Changing The Script In The Time Of Covid-19
Vishal Talreja, Co-founder and Trustee of Dream a Dream, India shares his reflections on the current Covid19 lockdown beyond education, for the earth and humanity.
4.4.2020 Vishal Talreja
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HundrED Community Announcement Highlights Education Solutions Amidst COVID19 Crisis
On a call on April 2nd, 2020 with 150 HundrED Ambassadors, Innovators and community members from over thirty countries representing a wide array of stakeholders and opinions in education, the organisa
3.4.2020 Pukhraj Ranjan
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Free Resources & Best Practices Helping HundrED Educators In USA, Brazil, Norway & The Netherlands
HundrED Ambassadors, Brett Bigham, Barbara Anna Zielonka, Luciana Pölönen & Adam Lenaarts, share best practices from their education communities as well as links to free online resources to cope with
3.4.2020 Pukhraj Ranjan
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Spotlight On Quality Education For All During Coronavirus Highlights Thirty Education Solutions
We said we wanted to try and do the impossible- complete a HundrED Spotlight in 15 days on Quality Education for All during Coronavirus... and we are excited to share that we have done it! Mission POS
2.4.2020 HundrED Team
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Andreas Schleicher Calls For International Collaboration & Entrepreneurial Teachers Amidst COVID19
We recently spoke with Andreas Schleicher, the Director for Education and Skills, and Special Advisor on Education Policy to the Secretary-General at the (OECD) on the impact of COVID19 pandemic. In t
1.4.2020 Andreas Schleicher & Saku Tuominen
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HundrED Innovators Open Online Opportunities For Parents And Students To Connect And Learn
HundrED Innovators like Kahoot!, MeeTwo, Linguacuisine, Chatta Club, Link Online Learners and more are opening their platforms for the global community of educators to work together and support studen
30.3.2020 Pukhraj Ranjan
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Digital Schoolhouse Shares Unplugged Activities To Teach Computing For Families Confined At Home
Here at Digital Schoolhouse, our aim is to engage young people with ingenuous, out-of-the-box computing and as classrooms begin to close there is no reason why you can’t occupy curious minds, at home,
29.3.2020 Laura Martin & Pukhraj Ranjan
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Join Our Global Announcement Call Highlighting COVID19 Education Solutions on April 2nd 2020
Over the last few days, we have received 102 innovative solutions to meet the challenges raised by COVID19 pandemic head-on! On 2nd April, we will be hosting a global call for our innovators, ambassad
28.3.2020 Pukhraj Ranjan
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Reaching Remote Students And Families in Pakistan Using Radio As a Response To COVID-19
POWER99 Foundation, in collaboration with its partner organisation, The Communicators (Pvt.) Limited having a network of FM radios, is launching “Broad Class – Listen to Learn” Parahi Caro-Na, a dist
27.3.2020 Fakhira Najib & Pukhraj Ranjan
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“Social Distancing” is the Wrong Phrase
Physical distancing is necessary to avoid spreading the germs; I know that by “social distancing,” experts mean not getting too physically close to one another, especially in crowded places. But what
26.3.2020 Michelle Cove
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transformED To Host Pop-Up Professional Learning Network Sessions For COVID-19 Resources & Tactics
transformED--in partnership with a number of Pittsburgh-based organizations--will host daily Pop-Up PLNs (professional learning networks), virtual opportunities to explore new technologies and teachin
25.3.2020 Pukhraj Ranjan
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Taiwan & India Coping With School Closures Through Various Community Efforts And Alliance Programs
Smart School Alliance from Taiwan (ROC) and Project DEFY from India have seen school shutdowns for different amounts of time. However, they both are actively working to support their students in this
24.3.2020 Katija Aladin
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PenPal Schools Offer Free Access To Parents & Teachers During Coronavirus Pandemic
As of mid-March 2020, the COVID-19 coronavirus has kept almost 300 million students out of school around the world. In response to school closures, PenPal School is offering free access for the durati
23.3.2020 Pukhraj Ranjan
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Leaving to Learn in an Age of Coronavirus
Chris Jackson, Chief Communications Officer from Big Picture Learning shares the school's approach to education under quarantine. Highly recommended for schools, teachers, parents and students!
22.3.2020 Chris Jackson, Chief Communications Officer - BPL
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Open Letter To The HundrED Community
We invite everyone in the HundrED Community to share homeschooling and online learning solutions that can be used immediately. These solutions can be big or small and can be created by students, teach
20.3.2020 Saku Tuominen & Lasse Leponiemi
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Lessening Learner Loneliness And More On This Special Podcast Series In Response To COVID-19 Crisis
In response to #covid19's effect on education systems, empowerED Podcast releases a special 5-episode series on online distance learning (ODL). The episodes cover an introduction to ODL, lessening lea
20.3.2020 Pukhraj Ranjan
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ISTE Shares Learning Keeps Going - A Free Curated COVID-19 Resource Deck
Coronavirus is posing unprecedented challenges to schools, colleges and universities around the globe. To help you keep the learning going, a coalition of education organizations has curated free tool
19.3.2020 Pukhraj Ranjan
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Transitioning to Online Learning In The Wake Of The Deepening Global Pandemic
In the wake of the deepening global pandemic which is beginning to fill us with uncertainty, we are asking ourselves how can we best support our community during this unprecedented time. Cleary Vaugha
18.3.2020 Cleary Vaughan-Lee
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School Teachers Proactively Preparing For COVID-19 Outbreak & Consequences
While governments and health officials are doing their best to turn down the outbreaks, global education systems are collaborating to collectively respond and give quality education for all during the
16.3.2020 Pukhraj Ranjan
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Mitigating The Spread Of The Coronavirus While Maintaining Quality Education
Amidst the rapid spread of the coronavirus, more schools and other public buildings are being ordered to shut down. Veeraiah Kummari a High School Teacher in Oberursel, Germany, and Dr. Tyler S. Thigp
15.3.2020 Romayne Javangwe & Pukhraj Ranjan
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Going Paperless Through A Virtual Learning Platform In Times Of COVID-19
Pero Sardzoski, EFL teacher, Edmodo Certified Trainer, and the Director of Studies at Pegasus English Language School in Tetovo, Macedonia shares what he is doing as all schools in Macedonia have shut
14.3.2020 Pukhraj Ranjan & Katija Aladin
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USA To Vietnam, How HundrED Community Is Managing COVID-19's Influence On Education
Students, their parents and educators are feeling the extraordinary ripple effect of the novel coronavirus as schools shut down and quarantine methods are ordered amidst the public health emergency. I
13.3.2020 Pukhraj Ranjan
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Proactive Measures In Education During The Coronavirus Pandemic
The current state of education globally is seeing a shift, especially in relation to learning environments. With the increasing amount of schools focusing on online delivery methods as well as parents
12.3.2020 Katija Aladin & Pukhraj Ranjan
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A Guide For Caring for Children During Extended Family Confinement
The following document has been developed by Jesse Coffino and Krystina Tapia in consultation with Cheng Xueqin, in response to the continued global transmission of novel coronavirus COVID-19. This is
5.3.2020
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'Parents Really Matter' – How To Engage Parents In Education & Why You Should
Children growing up in poverty are already a year behind their wealthier counterparts by the age of three. However, there are still children who manage to overcome their difficulties and manage to do
6.7.2018 Josephine Lister

Other Resources

For Refugee Community - Public - Google Drive
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ICe3eHcK3UQHetsEXyLb1y2Lc7e4VtVn
COVID19 response Reopening schools Webinar vF (1) (1).pdf
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1c7g9Fx4FtaCk5Q0_Rl41drIkgBJJbp2A/view?usp=sharing
Learning Reimagined: Radical Thinking for Equitable Futures
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1UvF992aRl-EUEyHX_Z-HrTZy823zxbwzkSytb_p5MFI/edit#slide=id.g82182d42aa_9_2322
Coronavirus: Why collaboration is the key for teachers
www.tes.com
Activity Bank for Disabilities | Education Above All
https://resources.educationaboveall.org/activity-bank-disabilitiesAn activity bank developed in collaboration with experts in the special needs field, in order to support continued development and learning for those with different needs and abilities that require additional and specialized support.The resources in this bank have been developed for children with multiple needs and segregated into five different domains, all of them customizable and adaptable according to each learner need and ability : i) Oral Sensory, ii) Auditory Sensory, iii) Proprioceptive, iv) Visual Sensory and v) Activities of Daily Living.Main characteristicsDetailed activities designed for caregivers to use with learners with disabilities,Guidance for caregivers is also suggestedDesigned to be adapted for the learners abilities and preferencesDesigned for children of all ages and abilitiesInternet free and requiring low resources 
ISTE & EdSurge - Learning Keeps Going
https://www.learningkeepsgoing.org/
Teach For All’s Top 12 Insights in Virtual Learning & Knowledge
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xnb2IRAV11rhCod069ngE9UVrDY5rhe9qrM2hd_haQs/edit#heading=h.8uq0pfk79pm8
SCHOOL CLOSURE RESOURCE HUB — Transcend
www.transcendeducation.org
Screen Time for Kids: A Guide for Parents & Educators
https://onlinedegrees.bradley.edu/nursing/msn-fnp/screen-time-for-kids-a-guide/
Online learning will be hard.. – and the digital divide will make it even harder
https://theconversation.com/
UNESCO: COVID-19 Educational Disruption and Response
https://en.unesco.org/
Distance Learning Toolkit
https://go.edmodo.com/distancelearning/
Emerson Collective: Resources for Remote Learning
https://www.emersoncollective.com/articles/2020/03/covid19-resources-for-remote-learning/
World Bank Education and COVID-19
https://www.worldbank.org/en/data/interactive/2020/03/24/world-bank-education-and-covid-19
Teach Millions
https://teachmillions.com/
Resources for digitally-constrained homes in underserved contexts | Education Above All
https://resources.educationaboveall.org/
Educator + Parent Resource Hub for #LearningInTheTimeofCorona
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GeOfeFLoZEgNS7SRZf2zQ-3R8dNMDv3V38Rv0ghxLiI/edit#gid=0 
A Letter to Educators Teaching Online for the First Time - EdSurge News
https://www.edsurge.com/news/2020-03-13-a-letter-to-educators-teaching-online-for-the-first-time?utm_source=EdSurgeEdsChoice&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=04-07-2020&mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiTVRWa09URmpaRGRsWVRSaCIsInQiOiJcL1o3YUFESmFYbW9HQ1ZEVDZCdWpmR1B0a0xraGxmRU5PaVJKWDhSYjgwYnFIaE53azRYWG1COHU2OHFBdzk0RzlGVGdPcnE4QkFaSVdcL0F1NzdVNGQzVDVJb1R0Q1FTTTFBeDkzcEV1MlR6b043SkkwVENaRnJDb0J0QUh3aHpwIn0%3D
Relaxation Techniques for Kids - Regis College Online
online.regiscollege.edu
National Child Traumatic Stress Netowkr - Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope
files.constantcontact.com
Tackling the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis together: OECD policy contributions for co‑ordinated action
www.oecd.org
Schools are moving online, but not all children start out digitally equal
theconversation.com
Thinking about Pedagogy in an Unfolding Pandemic
https://issuu.com/
Advice for Newly Remote Instructors - EdSurge News
www.edsurge.com
OPPI - Advice for Schools on Scenario Planning
https://oppiglobal.com/
Harvard University - Best Practices: Online Pedagogy
https://teachremotely.harvard.edu/best-practices
Ten Strategies for Educators’ Wellbeing - Sea Change Mentoring
https://mailchi.mp/
UNICEF- Free and Open Digital Tools to Support Remote Learning
https://www.unicef.org/
Sway: Free educational resources for remote learning
https://sway.office.com/4KCBreTRYaNE9Zrt
A parent’s guide to surviving COVID-19: 8 strategies to keep children healthy and happy
https://www.brookings.edu/
Navigating Uncertain Times: How Schools Can Cope With Coronavirus - EdSurge Guides
https://www.edsurge.com/
During Coronavirus, a Teacher Describes the Scramble to Go Digital
https://www.edutopia.org/
E-Resources | Education Above All
https://resources.educationaboveall.org/e-resources
Moving Teaching & Learning Online
https://www.learninginpractice.org/moving-learning-online?preview=true
What Teachers in China Have Learned in the Past Month
https://www.edutopia.org/article/what-teachers-china-have-learned-past-month?
UNESCO -Distance learning solutions
en.unesco.org
NYTimes - Coronavirus Resources: Teaching, Learning and Thinking Critically
https://www.nytimes.com/
CASEL - SEL Resources during COVID-19
casel.org
Harvard GSE - Providing Stability in a Time of Crisis
www.gse.harvard.edu
Stay safe. Stay inspired.
https://www.pinterest.ca/pinterest/stay-safe-stay-inspired/
Coronavirus and Education - The Hechinger Report
hechingerreport.org
Center For Education Reform | CER’s Essential Education Database
https://edreform.com/covid-database/#early-ed