/learning-loss-recovery Learning Loss & Recovery en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Thu, 10 Oct 2024 21:17:48 GMT /policy-politics/the-white-house-set-out-to-recruit-thousands-of-tutors-did-it-make-a-difference/2024/10 Adults stepped up, but students' needs remain high just as interventions funded by federal relief money are at risk of ending. Thu, 10 Oct 2024 21:17:48 GMT /policy-politics/the-white-house-set-out-to-recruit-thousands-of-tutors-did-it-make-a-difference/2024/10 /leadership/students-fell-behind-during-the-pandemic-who-stayed-behind/2024/09 Not enough students are receiving the support they need, and there's a disproportionate toll on the most vulnerable students. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 09:00:00 GMT /leadership/students-fell-behind-during-the-pandemic-who-stayed-behind/2024/09 /teaching-learning/the-grades-where-science-scores-have-taken-the-biggest-hit/2024/09 One of the first studies to examine science performance finds that elementary students' scores have rebounded. Not so in middle school. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/the-grades-where-science-scores-have-taken-the-biggest-hit/2024/09 /leadership/some-bright-spots-in-students-learning-recovery-but-still-a-long-way-to-go/2024/08 69´«Ã½ are now learning as much each year as they did before the pandemic. But they're starting from farther behind. Wed, 21 Aug 2024 21:49:21 GMT /leadership/some-bright-spots-in-students-learning-recovery-but-still-a-long-way-to-go/2024/08 /leadership/students-learning-recovery-has-stalled-what-that-looks-like/2024/07 The latest data from NWEA suggest the gap between student performance before and after the pandemic is widening, not shrinking. Thu, 25 Jul 2024 21:00:55 GMT /leadership/students-learning-recovery-has-stalled-what-that-looks-like/2024/07 /leadership/students-lack-of-focus-is-the-top-barrier-to-learning-school-leaders-say/2024/07 COVID-19's lingering impact on schools includes a lack of student focus, per the National Center for Education Statistics. Thu, 18 Jul 2024 20:23:24 GMT /leadership/students-lack-of-focus-is-the-top-barrier-to-learning-school-leaders-say/2024/07 /teaching-learning/opinion-magical-how-one-teacher-describes-a-pandemic-recovery-moment/2024/07 Not all student losses from the pandemic are headline-grabbing. 69´«Ã½ have forgotten some basic skills. Fri, 12 Jul 2024 09:07:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-magical-how-one-teacher-describes-a-pandemic-recovery-moment/2024/07 /policy-politics/inside-a-summer-learning-camp-with-an-uncertain-future-after-esser/2024/07 A high-poverty district offers an enriching, free summer learning program. But the end of ESSER means tough choices. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 14:51:20 GMT /policy-politics/inside-a-summer-learning-camp-with-an-uncertain-future-after-esser/2024/07 /leadership/what-the-historical-infusion-of-federal-pandemic-aid-did-for-schools/2024/06 Two new analyses of student-achievement data finds some benefits—but also deep inequities—for districts receiving federal recovery money. Wed, 26 Jun 2024 17:23:17 GMT /leadership/what-the-historical-infusion-of-federal-pandemic-aid-did-for-schools/2024/06 /leadership/how-to-get-summer-school-right-hint-its-not-just-about-academics/2024/06 A new study finds a blend of remedial and enrichment activities may improve summer programs' attendance and their effectiveness. Tue, 11 Jun 2024 21:16:14 GMT /leadership/how-to-get-summer-school-right-hint-its-not-just-about-academics/2024/06 /events/webinar/how-can-districts-build-sustainable-tutoring-models-before-the-money-runs-out District leaders, low on funds, must decide: broad support for all or deep interventions for few? Let's discuss maximizing tutoring resources. Fri, 31 May 2024 16:22:55 GMT /events/webinar/how-can-districts-build-sustainable-tutoring-models-before-the-money-runs-out /policy-politics/opinion-reading-scores-have-plunged-since-the-pandemic-what-this-senator-wants-to-do-about-that/2024/03 The ranking Republican senator on the education committee wants to hear from educators and families about making improvements. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-reading-scores-have-plunged-since-the-pandemic-what-this-senator-wants-to-do-about-that/2024/03 /teaching-learning/learning-loss-may-cost-students-billions-in-future-earnings-how-districts-are-responding/2024/03 The board that annually administers NAEP warns that recent research paints a "dire" picture of the future for America's children. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:41:30 GMT /teaching-learning/learning-loss-may-cost-students-billions-in-future-earnings-how-districts-are-responding/2024/03 /leadership/how-central-offices-can-lay-the-groundwork-for-tutoring-in-schools/2024/02 From data mining to making master schedules, principals need central offices’ help to implement tutoring. Tue, 27 Feb 2024 22:23:20 GMT /leadership/how-central-offices-can-lay-the-groundwork-for-tutoring-in-schools/2024/02 /leadership/opinion-chronic-absenteeism-could-be-the-biggest-problem-facing-schools-right-now/2024/02 If we are serious about overcoming learning loss, chronic absenteeism should be our first priority. Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:00:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-chronic-absenteeism-could-be-the-biggest-problem-facing-schools-right-now/2024/02 /teaching-learning/opinion-why-is-the-nation-invested-in-tearing-down-public-education/2024/02 Education professor Deborah Loewenberg Ball argues that panic over test scores keeps us from building on the strengths of our children. Fri, 16 Feb 2024 17:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-why-is-the-nation-invested-in-tearing-down-public-education/2024/02 /leadership/learning-recovery-efforts-worked-new-data-show-why-states-must-not-let-up/2024/02 Student learning recovered in record numbers, but improvements were uneven—and exacerbated some longstanding academic gaps. Fri, 02 Feb 2024 21:10:43 GMT /leadership/learning-recovery-efforts-worked-new-data-show-why-states-must-not-let-up/2024/02 /leadership/california-agrees-to-redirect-2-billion-to-students-hurt-by-pandemic-learning-disruptions/2024/02 The settlement in the class-action lawsuit presses districts to provide evidence-based support to help students get back on track. Thu, 01 Feb 2024 22:53:53 GMT /leadership/california-agrees-to-redirect-2-billion-to-students-hurt-by-pandemic-learning-disruptions/2024/02 /policy-politics/biden-admin-says-new-k-12-agenda-tackles-absenteeism-tutoring-extended-learning/2024/01 The White House unveiled a set of K-12 priorities at the start of an election year. Wed, 17 Jan 2024 22:59:15 GMT /policy-politics/biden-admin-says-new-k-12-agenda-tackles-absenteeism-tutoring-extended-learning/2024/01 /leadership/opinion-what-schools-can-do-about-chronic-absenteeism-mental-health-and-learning-loss/2024/01 The drivers of change can have a positive impact on education's biggest issues. Here's how. Wed, 10 Jan 2024 12:56:54 GMT /leadership/opinion-what-schools-can-do-about-chronic-absenteeism-mental-health-and-learning-loss/2024/01 /leadership/students-are-regaining-academic-ground-except-in-math/2023/12 69´«Ã½ report fewer students below grade level in most core subjects, federal data show. Thu, 14 Dec 2023 05:01:00 GMT /leadership/students-are-regaining-academic-ground-except-in-math/2023/12 /policy-politics/heres-how-the-feds-are-spending-277m-for-academic-recovery/2023/12 A new round of grants from the Education Department aims to spur innovation in academic recovery, with initiatives in math, reading, and AI. Tue, 05 Dec 2023 22:34:31 GMT /policy-politics/heres-how-the-feds-are-spending-277m-for-academic-recovery/2023/12 /teaching-learning/4-ways-districts-make-acceleration-work/2023/11 Providing support for students to tackle grade-level work requires time and planning, administrators say. Mon, 20 Nov 2023 20:46:21 GMT /teaching-learning/4-ways-districts-make-acceleration-work/2023/11 /events/k-12-essentials-forum/making-learning-recovery-work Join this free virtual event to engage with experts on learning recovery and proven strategies to accelerate learning. Thu, 16 Nov 2023 19:00:36 GMT /events/k-12-essentials-forum/making-learning-recovery-work /leadership/the-state-of-after-school-and-summer-programs-in-charts/2023/11 New federal data show most schools offer extended-time academic programs, but small percentages of students use them. Wed, 08 Nov 2023 22:00:25 GMT /leadership/the-state-of-after-school-and-summer-programs-in-charts/2023/11 /leadership/districts-make-tutoring-a-top-priority-in-afterschool-programs-funded-by-covid-relief-aid/2023/10 Roughly 8 in 10 school districts spent part of their federal COVID relief funds on afterschool or summer learning. Wed, 25 Oct 2023 21:27:50 GMT /leadership/districts-make-tutoring-a-top-priority-in-afterschool-programs-funded-by-covid-relief-aid/2023/10 /leadership/what-the-latest-student-test-results-reveal-5-things-to-know/2023/10 Academic achievement is improving more quickly in math. But the data are hard to interpret. Wed, 04 Oct 2023 21:36:05 GMT /leadership/what-the-latest-student-test-results-reveal-5-things-to-know/2023/10