Having third grade readers reach proficiency is so vital to Superintendent Wayne Rodolfich that he visits hundreds of homes to offer additional literacy support.
The survey will be administered to approximately 7,000 nationally representative elementary and middle schools across the country. It follows an executive order from President Biden.
A generation of students with less access to exercise, play, and socialization are facing a growing crisis in physical and mental health. PE may be the answer.
Tutoring: Research shows “high dosage” tutoring can help boost reading skills, especially in the early years of elementary schools. Some states like Tennessee have specifically targeted learning loss from the pandemic with existing tutoring corps.
While it is absolutely the case that this moment is unlike any we've experienced before, it is also true that the current literacy crisis we're facing was entirely predictable.
At Senate confirmation hearing, education secretary nominee Miguel Cardona says school will need expand mental health supports and extended learning days post-COVID.