Too Many Schools Leave Learning to Chance During the Pandemic
A new brief summarizes our findings from a review of COVID-19 response plans of 477 school districts across the country.
The Lens
Bringing vision and clarity to education policy
This Is No Time for Nuance
This must be a moment of profound horror and shame for all of America, and in particular, for white Americans.
Districts Are Missing an Opportunity to Innovate as Most Take Traditional Approaches to Summer School
Summer offers an opportunity for districts to begin addressing learning gaps that emerged this spring, as well as other needs—like social interaction and special education services—that were unmet while school buildings were closed.
How COVID-19 Is Forcing Innovation in High School-Industry Partnerships
Schools have had to rethink internships, job shadows, and mentorships.
Four Steps States Can Take to Level the Remote Learning Playing Field
There is little doubt that what happens in the next few months will shape the gaps between the haves and have-nots.
We Must Close the Gap Between Research and Policy in School Systems' Responses to COVID-19
The Evidence Project will bring together researchers from around the country to narrow the gap between research and policy.
Summer Haze: School Districts Slow to Communicate What Will Happen After the School Year Ends
Few districts have provided details on what, if any, summer learning opportunities their students will have.
Still No Consistent Plan for Remote Learning for Hundreds of Thousands of Students at Some of America's Biggest School Districts
Nearly two months into our nationwide tracking effort, most of the 82 school districts we reviewed provide some form of instruction.