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The impact of COVID-19 on student achievement and what it may mean for educators
In this Brookings Brown Center Chalkboard blog, James Soland shares new research projections on potential impacts of COVID-19 school closures on student achievement, how wide the range in achievement might be between high andĀ low-performing students, and what this may mean for educators.
By: James Soland, Megan Kuhfeld, Beth Tarasawa, Angela Johnson, Erik Ruzek, Jing Liu
Topics: Equity, COVID-19 & schools, Seasonal learning patterns & summer loss
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7 things educators can do right now to support student growth and achievement
What can educators do right now to address the potential learning shortfall from COVID-19 school closures in the fall and help students catch up? Here are seven recommendations.
By: Brooke Mabry, John Cronin
Topics: COVID-19 & schools, Empowering educators
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The COVID-19 slide and what it could mean for student achievement
Education Commission of the States blog. Research on seasonal learning and summer loss offers some insights that can help state leaders understand, plan for and address some potential impacts of this extended pause in classroom instruction.
By: Aaliyah Samuel, Beth Tarasawa
Topics: COVID-19 & schools, Equity, Seasonal learning patterns & summer loss
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COVID-19 school closures could have a devastating impact on student achievement
“Given NWEAās depth of research and our partnerships with other mission-driven organizations, weāre in a unique position to offer valuable insights to the education community as we navigate through this crisis”, says CEO Chris Minnich. “Together, we can mitigate the impact on kidsāespecially for those most vulnerable in our populationāand continue our efforts to narrow opportunity gaps.”
By: Megan Kuhfeld, Beth Tarasawa
Topics: COVID-19 & schools, Equity, Seasonal learning patterns & summer loss
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6 ways to support students with disabilities during COVID-19 school closures
As COVID-19 pushes us toward distance learning, we can make small adjustments to online instruction to better meet the specific learning needs of students with disabilities.
By: Elizabeth Barker
Topics: Equity, Accessibility, COVID-19 & schools
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What happens when test takers disengage?
Learn about recent research findings on test taking engagement and what it means for educators.
Topics: Innovations in reporting & assessment, School & test engagement
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Help kids plan for the future with College Explorer
In this interview, NWEA’s Greg King shares how recent updates to College Explorer make it an even more powerful tool to help students, families, teachers, and counselors navigateāand prepare forāpost-secondary options.
By: Greg King
Topics: College & career readiness