New Analysis of Best Practices from State High-Impact Tutoring Programs
Five States Highlighted for Evidence-Based Strategies to Accelerate Student Learning WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 23, 2022)—As states seek to combat missed learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report highlights…
Joint Comment on U.S. Department of Education Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria for American Rescue Plan Act ESSER Funds
Britt Jung U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Ave. SW, Room 3W113 Washington, DC 20202-8240 Download the Comments RE: Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria: American Rescue Plan Act…
Holding Students Back: Is Grade Retention Really Necessary During the Pandemic?
When I taught high school English, many students entered my classroom reading several grade levels below ninth grade. This meant that I was adjusting my lesson plans to teach skills…
Holding Students Back – An Inequitable and Ineffective Response to Unfinished Learning
Back in March 2020, widespread rapid school closures in response to the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic presented unique…
Joint Comments on U.S. Department of Education Implementation of Maintenance of Equity in American Rescue Plan
November 4, 2021 Britt Jung U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Ave. SW, Room 3W113 Washington, DC 20202-8240 Download the Letter RE: Request for Information Regarding the Implementation of Maintenance…
Understanding Students and Their Families Who Are Experiencing Homelessness or Housing Insecurity During a Pandemic
While COVID-19 has disrupted the lives of all students and their families, those experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity are particularly vulnerable. Prior to the coronavirus outbreak, public schools identified 1.4…
How Advocates Can Ensure American Rescue Plan Funding Goes to the Students Who Need it the Most
Back-to-school season is usually accompanied by a spirit of optimism — and advocates have a reason to be hopeful. Bolstered by resources from COVID-19 relief funding, system leaders have a…
At a Glance: Texas’ Education Recovery Plan
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government has provided three rounds of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding...