#EduFridayFive: A conversation on academic skills at kindergarten entry with Christine Pitts
Eduwonk interviews Christine Pitts on new NWEA research on trends in academic skills of students entering kindergarten from 2010-2017.
EduWonk
Topics: Equity, Early learning
Self-efficacy and the ELL achievement gap
In this webinar, learn more about the relationship between self-efficacy and the achievement gap for English Language Learners (ELLs).
Topics: Equity, English Language Learners, Social-emotional learning
Do students’ social-emotional learning (SEL) skills in middle school predict being off-track to graduate high school?
Topics: Growth modeling, Social-emotional learning
How to support ELL students: A Q&A with Dr. Jim Soland
In this interview, James Soland discusses his research exploring the connection between social-emotional learning and growth in achievement for English language learner students.
Topics: Student growth & accountability policies, English Language Learners, Social-emotional learning
Early warning: Kindergarten readiness skills are trending downward
On this podcast, Megan Kuhfeld, a research scientist at NWEA, joins Thomas B. Fordham Institute’s Mike Petrilli to discuss her recent, sobering findings about the reading and math skills of children entering kindergarten.
The Education Gadfly Show
Topics: Equity, Early learning
Steven Wise shares some of his most recent findings on test engagement in this interview.
The 74
Topics: Equity, School & test engagement
Exploring the relationship between poverty and school performance
In this interview, Andrew Hegedus shares the origins of his work exploring the relationship between poverty and school performance, implications for educators, and where his research is headed next.
Education Dive
Topics: Equity, High-growth schools & practices
