Learning Loss
Education news, analysis, and opinion about reversals in academic progress, including through the summer slide
Student Achievement
What Teachers Say Is the Biggest Barrier to Learning Recovery
A Khan Academy/YouGov survey of teachers explores views on unfinished learning, getting students to master concepts, and grading.
Student Achievement
What the Research Says
Academic Recovery From the Pandemic Will Outlast Funding by Years
While student achievement has begun to rebound, new data show a long road to return to pre-COVID performance
Federal
Federal Initiative Leverages COVID Aid to Expand After-School, Summer Learning
The Education Department's Engage Every Student effort includes partnerships with civic organizations and professional groups.
Student Achievement
What the Research Says
5 Things to Know About How the Pandemic Has Deepened Summer Learning Loss
Studies show the so-called "COVID slide" and summer learning loss can exacerbate each other, but schools can help break the cycle.
Equity & Diversity
Latino Students' Gains Threatened by the Pandemic, Analysis Finds
The diverse group of students experienced more setbacks than white students, says a new report.
Student Achievement
Opinion
The Pandemic’s Toll on Academic Growth Wasn’t Uniform. Recovery Efforts Can’t Be Either
Returning to "normal" will not be enough next school year, write three researchers.
English-Language Learners
Spotlight
Spotlight on Language Instruction
This Spotlight will help you understand the challenges facing ELLs, gain insights into the future of education for ELL students, and more.
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Across the country, education experts are trying to grasp the impact of the pandemic on K-12 students. Recent studies tend to paint a ble...
Teaching
Teachers Struggled to Stem 'Learning Loss' During Pandemic, GAO Finds
A report documents teachers' concerns about students losing academic ground during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Budget & Finance
How Are Schools Spending ESSER Funds? 4 Takeaways From a New Report
More than 4 in 10 districts have already obligated all their pandemic relief aid, while nearly a third are still getting started.
Reading & Literacy
Webinar
Getting Reading Right for All Kids
Experts will discuss science-backed teaching practices, supports, and strategies to ensure all students get the help and reading interventions they need.
Classroom Technology
From Our Research Center
Pandemic Tech Tools That Are Here to Stay
Videoconferencing platforms, social-emotional-learning supports, and digital math tools took root during the pandemic, survey data show.
Student Achievement
What's Behind the COVID Academic Slide? Some Things Mattered More Than Remote Learning
A new analysis of student test data challenges the idea that online learning alone caused the dips in academic progress.
Student Achievement
Webinar
Learning Recovery: What Teachers Need to Help Students Catch Up Academically
This webinar will explore what teachers say schools should invest in to prepare large numbers of students for success in the next grade and beyond, despite the learning time lost during the pandemic.