Learning in the Time of COVID-19

This blog series explores evidence-based and equity-focused strategies and investments to address the current crisis and build long-term systems capacity.

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Leveraging Social and Emotional Learning to Support Students and Families in the Time of COVID-19

Justina Schlund,

Roger P. Weissberg

May 19 2020
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School systems have implemented a variety of practices to support students and families during the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting disruption to traditional schooling. These include developmentally appropriate strategies for understanding and regulating emotions and practicing self-care, guiding families on how to create supportive home environments, and fostering an overarching commitment to creating connectedness across physical distance.

Topics COVID-19, Deeper Learning, Deeper Learning: School Organization & Design
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Community-Based Learning in the Time of COVID-19

Karen Hunter Quartz ,

Marisa Saunders

May 14 2020
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Community schools create opportunities for engaged and rigorous learning rooted in the assets and needs of students, families, and the larger community. As COVID-19 forced schools to close and shift to distance learning, teachers at two Los Angeles community schools adapted and created community-based learning projects that address issues currently affecting students’ lives.

Topics COVID-19, Deeper Learning
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Using End-of-Year Assessments for Learning, Reflection, and Celebration

Monica Martinez

May 14 2020
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All students benefit from opportunities to reflect on their learning and work. Around the country, schools are adopting portfolios, showcases, and other forms of performance assessment to help students build essential metacognitive skills. Given the disruption caused by COVID-19, these strategies can also be an effective way to bring closure and add meaning to a tumultuous school year.

Topics COVID-19, Deeper Learning, Deeper Learning: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
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What Will It Take to Stabilize Schools in the Time of COVID-19?

Michael Griffith

May 07 2020
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The pandemic and resulting school closures have made clear the essential role schools play in the lives of students, families, and communities. Besides their core role of advancing learning, they have fed millions of children and families, provided computers and connectivity to those without, and—in many cases—enabled child care for essential workers. Pandemic-related state budget cuts will make federal stimulus funds critical to ensuring that school systems can continue to fill these vital functions.

Topics COVID-19, Equitable Resources and Access, Deeper Learning
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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 COVID-19, Educator Quality, Educator Quality: Professional Learning
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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 COVID-19, 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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This blog was updated August 7, 2020, to include state-by-state analysis of the CARES act and federal legislation currently under consideration. The blog and interactive explore how education funding can be impacted by COVID-19 related declines in state tax revenues and how federal stimulus aid can offset deep education cuts.

Topics COVID-19, Equitable Resources and Access
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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 COVID-19, Equitable Resources and Access, Accountability and Improvement, Educator Quality: Professional Learning, Early Childhood Learning
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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.

Topics COVID-19, Equitable Resources and Access

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Improving Education the New Mexico Way: An Evidence-Based Approach

Dec 01 2020

In New Mexico, children and young people who face barriers to school success from poverty and marginalization are the norm, not the exception. A year-long study from LPI is designed to provide New Mexico policymakers, stakeholders, leaders, and other interested parties a research perspective on the challenges facing education in the state and to identify evidence-based policies that could build a high-quality, equitable system.

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Sustainable Strategies for Funding Teacher Residencies: Lessons From California

Nov 12 2020

High-quality teacher residencies have the potential to address workforce challenges, including teacher shortages, underprepared educators, and, when adequately funded, workforce diversity. In 2018-19, California provided seed funding to jump-start or scale such programs. Recognizing that state funding may not always be reliable, programs are also working toward greater financial sustainability. This report examines the current state of teacher residencies in California and strategies these programs use to sustain funding, particularly in the wake of COVID-19.

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Elementary School Principals' Professional Learning: Current Status and Future Needs

Oct 27 2020

Research has found that high-quality professional learning opportunities for principals can build leadership capacity. This study reports on findings from a survey of elementary school principals on access to high-quality professional learning. The survey showed that, while most had access to professional development, far fewer were able to participate in authentic learning opportunities addressing deeper learning, student well-being, and equity.

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