Author: Hiep Ho
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News Advancing Equitable Outcomes from Pre-K through the Workforce by Aligning State & Local Data Systems
The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated pre-existing inequities that changed how individuals engage with pre-K programs, schools, colleges, employers, and the world at large. Early evidence suggests the pandemic took a toll on student learning, educational attainment, employment, and physical and mental well-being, especially in communities of color and communities experiencing poverty. In recognition of the fact that better data infrastructure will be needed to shift the systems that currently produce inequitable outcomes, a growing number of states are working to modernize statewide longitudinal data systems to understand the experiences and outcomes of individuals seamlessly across pre-K, Kâ12, postsecondary, and workforce systems.
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News Schools Must Know If Their Learning-Loss Programs Work â Before ESSER Funds End
Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the federal government has provided nearly $190 billion in education funding to states and districts. The three rounds of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funding represent the largest infusion of federal funds in history for reopening schools, updating buildings and supporting learning recovery. Now, over three years later, is the time to assess whether the dollars have made a difference, and what they should be spent on going forward.
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News A Data-Driven Approach to Enhancing Summer Programs
A new report identifies four areas to focus on to measure and improve summer learning programs, key questions to answer as you seek out data, and research-based recommendations for each area of data collection.
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News How Should Schools Spend ESSER Summer School Funds? RI Case Study Has Some Clues
A research brief from the EdResearch for Recovery Project can provide a roadmap, highlighting eight design principles â including program duration, attendance, use of time and quality of instruction â that matter most in creating effective programs that deliver strong academic benefits for students.