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Remote Learning and Stone Soup

Chris Dede

May 06 2020
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Schools, districts, educators, and families are not equally empowered to switch to distance education in response to the pandemic. Educators, policymakers, and partners have taken on the essential work of bridging the technology gap, but tactical interventions alone are insufficient. Another challenge—and opportunity—brought on by the COVID-19 crisis is the need to shift to next-generation instructional models characterized by collaboration, student agency, and opportunities to learn in diverse settings.

Topics Educator Quality, Educator Quality: Professional Learning
Webinar

Webinar | State Policy to Support School Connectedness & Student Success

May 05 2020
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Tuesday, May 5, 3 PM ET: The Aspen Institute hosts a webinar with Linda Darling-Hammond and RISE Colorado’s Elizabeth Casillas to discuss why school connectedness is crucial to student success and how distance learning is placing immense strain on these connections. They will also address how state leaders can set policy and designate resources to prioritize social, emotional, and academic development & relationships.

Topic Deeper Learning
Blog

The Impact of the COVID-19 Recession on Teaching Positions

Michael Griffith

Apr 30 2020
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Reductions in state revenue and corresponding cuts to state education budgets will mean significant cuts to teaching positions unless the federal government provides increased education funding to states. This blog explores the potential impact of state budget cuts on teaching positions. An accompanying interactive allows for a state-by-state analysis based on different funding scenarios.

Topics Equitable Resources and Access, Educator Quality
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COVID-19 and School Funding: What to Expect and What You Can Do

Michael Griffith

Apr 22 2020
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How will state education funding be impacted by COVID-19 related declines in tax revenues? How can federal stimulus aid offset deep education cuts at the state level? This blog and related interactive explore the impact of the first stimulus package and scenarios for state budget cuts, and offers suggestions for education leaders facing challenging fiscal circumstances.

Topic Equitable Resources and Access
Blog

Using Federal Stimulus Funds to Advance Equity and Opportunity

Jessica Cardichon

Apr 07 2020
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To make the most of federal funds through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, districts and states should invest in systems, structures, and supports that increase long-term capacity and produce immediate benefits for historically underserved students. Here are five evidence-based and equity-focused investments to support students and schools grappling with the impact of the COVID-19 crisis.

Topics Equitable Resources and Access, Accountability and Improvement, Educator Quality: Professional Learning, Early Childhood Learning
Blog

Education Week: Coronavirus Aid Might Not Prevent Cuts to School Funding, Analysis Shows

Andrew Ujifusa

Apr 07 2020
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In this repost from Education Week, Andrew Ujifusa looks at a new state-by-state analysis by Michael Griffith on how state budget cuts and Congressional relief could manifest in education funding for students.

Topics Equitable Resources and Access, Accountability and Improvement
Blog

Commentary: Learning In The Time Of COVID-19

Linda Darling-Hammond

Mar 19 2020
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During the COVID-19 crisis, millions of children who are homeless and food insecure can't access essential services or learning. But people are coming together to provide learning opportunities and to care for our students.

Topic Equitable Resources and Access
Brief

California’s Special Education Teacher Shortage

Naomi Ondrasek,

Desiree Carver-Thomas,

Caitlin Scott,

Linda Darling-Hammond

Feb 18 2020
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The field of special education has long been plagued by persistent shortages of fully prepared teachers. New LPI research finds that the high turnover of special education teachers is associated with such issues as inadequate preparation, professional development, overwhelming workload, low compensation, and inadequate support. What can policymakers do to address this shortage and help recruit, prepare, support, and retain these teachers?

Topics Educator Quality, Educator Quality: Recruitment & Retention
Report

California’s Special Education Teacher Shortage

Naomi Ondrasek,

Desiree Carver-Thomas,

Caitlin Scott,

Linda Darling-Hammond

Feb 18 2020
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A severe special education teacher shortage threatens the ability to improve outcomes for students with disabilities, who often have the greatest needs but receive the least expert teachers. LPI researchers review the factors contributing to special education teacher turnover and provide evidence-based policy strategies aimed at resolving the shortage.

Topics Educator Quality, Educator Quality: Recruitment & Retention
Report

Inequitable Opportunity to Learn: Student Access to Certified and Experienced Teachers

Jessica Cardichon,

Linda Darling-Hammond,

Man Yang,

Caitlin Scott,

Patrick M. Shields,

Dion Burns

Feb 12 2020
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Access to fully certified and experienced teachers matters for student outcomes and achievement, yet many states have hired uncertified and inexperienced teachers to fill gaps created by persistent teacher shortages. These teachers are disproportionately found in schools with high enrollments of students of color, according to LPI analysis of the most recent U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, which has proposed cutting key data collection questions related to school funding and educator experience.

Topics Equitable Resources and Access, Educator Quality, Educator Quality: Recruitment & Retention

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California’s Special Education Teacher Shortage

Feb 18 2020

A severe special education teacher shortage threatens the ability to improve outcomes for students with disabilities, who often have the greatest needs but receive the least expert teachers. LPI researchers review the factors contributing to special education teacher turnover and provide evidence-based policy strategies aimed at resolving the shortage.

Report

Inequitable Opportunity to Learn: Student Access to Certified and Experienced Teachers

Feb 12 2020

Access to fully certified and experienced teachers matters for student outcomes and achievement, yet many states have hired uncertified and inexperienced teachers to fill gaps created by persistent teacher shortages. These teachers are disproportionately found in schools with high enrollments of students of color, according to LPI analysis of the most recent U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, which has proposed cutting key data collection questions related to school funding and educator experience.

Report

Promising Models for Preparing a Diverse, High-Quality Early Childhood Workforce

Dec 10 2019

The first years of a child’s life provide a foundation for long-term health and well-being. As states consider policy proposals to update credential or degree requirements for early childhood educators, they can look to promising programs and state policies that recruit and prepare diverse cohorts of educators to teach in early childhood education programs. This report includes case studies of distinct approaches offering innovative, affordable pathways to preparation for diverse candidates.

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