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Forbes by Raymond Pierce | In this commentary, Pierce includes insights from Anna Maier about the history of community schools in the American education system and how the components of community schools, detailed in an LPI report, make them a key strategy for school improvement and achieving equity in education.
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Forbes by Linda Darling-Hammond | Many students, families, and educators looked forward to a return to in-person learning this fall, but now find themselves on a pandemic roller coaster as the school year opens with a surge of COVID-19 cases. If we follow the science, we can ensure students can be safe in school.
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U.S. News & World Report by Lauren Camera | "The safety net for children has badly tattered, and the pandemic brought all of this into light because of the inequalities that have been allowed to fester for so long. Now community schools are having a moment in the sun, and I hope it's a long moment." Linda Darling-Hammond offers perspective in this article about the various ways in which community schools support students and families.
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Wisconsin Examiner by Terrence Falk | “There is a tremendous difference between levels of poverty, and we know levels of poverty have a lot to do with what happens in school and kids, what they bring to school, and how they survive.” Peter Cookson offers perspective on the shortcomings with current methods of classifying economically disadvantaged students and how such shortcomings affect these students' experiences.
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The Washington Post Live | In a conversation as a part of the “Opportunity in Crisis” series, Linda Darling-Hammond and Nevada State College President DeRionne Pollard examine the current state of education, ways to equip students with skills they need in a rapidly changing world, and how to build a more equitable future in education.
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Forbes by Tom Vander Ark | "Design Principles for Schools outlines the opportunity to intentionally shape experiences and environments for equity," Vander Ark writes in an extensive look at a report, produced by LPI and Turnaround for Children in partnership with the Forum for Youth Investment and in association with the SoLD Alliance.
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Cajon Valley Union School District | Using the six design principles for summer learning and beyond created by LPI and the Spencer Foundation, Cajon Valley Union School District implemented Camp Cajon. The free program provides district students with multiple activities including daily daily field trips, computer science, engineering, club level sports, and performing arts with the support of teachers, counselors, staff, and partners.
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EdSource by Donna Glassman-Sommer and Marvin Lopez | EdSource cites an LPI report to highlight how California's already critical teacher shortage has been compounded by early retirements and resignations brought on by the pandemic. Using examples from another LPI report, the article provides a road map for recruiting and retaining more teachers to address the shortage.
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The Washington Post by Hannah Natanson, Valerie Strauss, and Katherine Frey | Students with disabilities have experienced particular disruption of their schooling and special education services as a result of the pandemic. This article points to LPI research on California’s special education teacher shortage to highlight a lack of trained and credentialed special-education teachers to support students with special needs.
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West Virginia Public Broadcasting by Liz McCormick | The West Virginia Board of Education received a presentation from LPI staff as a part of efforts to ensure both teachers and students are supported during the pandemic. This interview with Ryan Saunders highlights teacher shortages as one of the state's major issues and explores LPI's recommendations for getting well-trained teachers in the classroom to promote recovery for students.
