Poverty, defined as the absence of needed resources, can have both short- and long-term effects on health, development and success in life. Students who live with limited resources may need unique supports in order to reveal often-hidden potential. Educators who understand the potential impacts and are ready with specific strategies will be better able to help every student achieve at high levels.
Parents have become a lot more optimistic about how well their children are doing in school. In 2020 and 2021, a majority of parents in the United States reported that
There has been a wave of legislation filed in statehouses this spring to make school meals free to all students. But there is a smaller effort afoot in a handful
This OUTSTANDING interactive tool opens access to changes in reading and math pre-to-post pandemic.
This research report attempts to understand mechanisms that led to learning losses, as well as explore how historical data from those districts can inform our expectations for how quickly districts
It has proven difficult to return to prepandemic levels of school attendance, even several years after a majority of schools pivoted to virtual learning in March 2020 to prevent the
Just as COVID hit some communities much harder than others, schools across the U.S. suffered disparate academic losses in the wake of the pandemic. These researchers looked at several more
Teachers can take a step back and create lessons that put student explorations at the center of learning.
Work that emphasizes students’ developing skills instead of a graded product reminds them to see learning as their goal.
Communities must consider the wraparound services — mental health counseling, food banks, etc., may be needed in order to promote accelerated learning in students.
Being an effective teacher is about more than just improving test scores—it’s also about making a difference in students’ lives.
