Distance learning in basic and upper secondary schools in the Czech Republic 22/22 10.1 Recommendations for schools To support cooperation between teachers when modifying the content of education during distance learning period and, under the school principal supervision, to modify curriculum so that the content priorities are understandable for teachers (for teaching at school and if necessary, for further distance education). To use the experience with distance learning when assessing pupils, e.g. by focusing more on the positive results of the pupil, using forms of verbal assessment more frequently, increasing the knowledge and skills of teachers in formative assessment etc. To maintain the cooperation between parents and schools that started in the period of distance education and to use the set and proven methods of communication with parents and pupils even after the pupils return to schools. 10.2 Recommendations for school founders To improve the equipment of schools by increasing number of portable digital technology gadgets for teachers and pupils so that they can use the experience with distance education, for example for the individualization of education. 10.3 Recommendations for the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports To support school principals in acquiring competencies in pedagogical leadership and management of the pedagogical process, e.g. by learning from good practice of school principals who have demonstrated a considerable degree of creativity during distance learning. To support educators in the development of digital competencies in order to make full use of the potential of digital technologies for making teaching more effective. To use the information on the conditions and course of distance learning and to set principles and recommendations for the organization and implementation of distance education of pupils, including the use of digital technologies. To support schools that failed to communicate successfully with parents by presenting the examples of good practice from schools that were successful in communicating with parents.