“Ambitious growth” is needed to accelerate learning recovery
Educational Leadership
COVID in Schools
Following the lingering effects of the pandemic on teaching and learning
Unfinished learning concerns still plague educators
Nationwide surveys reveal parents’ and educators’ concerns and hopes regarding students’ ongoing unfinished learning
Progress toward academic recovery stalled in 2022-23
Data from the most current school year highlights persistent achievement gaps compared to pre-pandemic trends for nearly all student groups
COVID learning loss likely to linger without intensive work
Learning losses stemming from the pandemic were driven more by factors in student’s communities and school districts than in their homes, new research finds
Finding the learning loss data needed to drive learning recovery
Equipped with a trove of valuable learning loss data, states can understand their own unique and evolving challenges
New school year shows continued signs of academic rebounding
Using fall 2022 assessment data, new research from NWEA provides the most current snapshot of student performance in the U.S. and progress toward recovery
Lessons learned using edtech during COVID
COVID shed light on inequities, but it also taught educators some valuable lessons
In post-COVID schools, let’s redouble efforts to support students
To help students thrive in a post-COVID world, school leaders must develop a vision for teaching and learning that supports students academically and meets social-emotional needs
17 Hero Awards finalists demonstrate their commitment to education
Hero Awards finalists have prioritized student safety, student learning, SEL and mental health, and network security
District leaders outline top 3 COVID relief funding priorities
Survey finds district leaders want more time to maximize federal investments and are planning ahead for September 2024, when relief funding expires
Resource Library:
Personalized Learning: A Critical Role for Tutoring Now & For the Future
Personalized learning that relies only on adaptive assessments and differentiated lessons are just one part of the solution to boost achievement. Research indicates that high dosage tutoring at scale can…
Six Key Benefits of Modernizing K-12 Business Processes
With billions of dollars in ESSER funding that must be spent before September 30, 2024, school districts have a unique opportunity to modernize key business workflows in ways that will…
Three requirements for an effective mass communication system for schools and districts
Mass communications: There’s no such thing as one-size-fits-all communication. Any school or district communications plan isn’t complete without a reliable system that can frictionlessly reach your entire community. However, reaching…
Webinars:
10 Steps to Data Readiness
Discover the power of unified K-12 data in our webinar, 10 Steps for Data Readiness. In today’s data-driven era, it’s ... Read more
Unlock Funding For Your Schools: How to Leverage the E-Rate Program
You can never be too organized when it comes to E-Rate—and it all starts by creating an effective technology roadmap ... Read more
Overcoming the Impact of Staffing Shortages
A deep dive into the impact of teacher shortages on education and how technology can support shifting classroom realities Join ... Read more
Staffing for 2023-24 – Expand Options and Fill Gaps with Remote Teachers
School districts nationwide are facing unprecedented teacher shortages, with thousands of schools understaffed each year. With the 2023-24 school year ... Read more