Learning Loss

The struggle to overcome learning loss and build resiliency. — ALL KIDS THRIVING | How learning and development happen. By Pamela Cantor, M.D. KEY POINTS Instead of conveying anxiety and worry about learning loss from the pandemic, communicate confidence and belief that kids will catch up. Don’t blame kids for being behind in school. It’s not their fault. The skills and resiliency…

Billions have been on my mind quite a bit lately. Not billions in fairy-tale valuations of growing EdTech companies. Like Icarus, many of them fly real high. High enough to attract the interest of wide eyed investors. Alas, too close to the sun to be real. The billions on my…

The Recent NYC Student Test Results and the Long-Term Implications of Learning Loss During the Covid Era When the New York State Education Department released data showing improved high school graduation rates earlier this year, the seemingly good news was applauded in many circles. However, I wrote at the time…

Federal lifeline for millions on the chopping block. In May, advocates celebrated National Charter Schools Week. Launched in 2000 by a diverse group of individuals and organizations working across the nation to advance the idea of innovative and independent public schools, it enjoyed the support of the most powerful man…

My 10-month-old goes to music class every week. Just imagine a little ten-month-old, his grandpa, and a room full of new moms, their babies, and cowbells. They listen to the teacher play music. The adults sing along. The babies gnaw on musical instruments, they might give them a shake or…

By Katie Novak, Educator — Originally published at novakeducation.com Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), “Oh, that is just the new name for Response To Intervention (RTI), right?” you say. Nope. Nadda. Sorry. In order to meet the needs of all learners, we have to create inclusive and equitable systems that ensure that all students have…

This post is adapted from an email originally shared on March 25, 2022. If you would like to receive future emails, you can sign up here. Tutoring is getting a lot of attention right now. It has received a great deal of resourcing with ESSER funds across states and districts…

A Teacher Sentiment Survey — Tell Us How You Really Feel - LEANLAB Education Leanlab Education interviewed over 240 teachers to better understand their biggest successes and challenges. The…www.leanlabeducation.org Sometimes the point of qualitative research isn’t to uncover hidden truths; sometimes it’s more about adding weight and clarity to the truths that are already obvious. …

We have our words and phrases in this space. Differentiated learning, formative assessments, SEL, data driven — they all have their place. But when I sit quietly from my spot, Quietly getting lost in thought, I have to wonder if we are sometimes missing the big picture. My mind always…