Achievements gaps existed long before COVID, so a return to the K-12 status quo after the pandemic could leave already struggling students farther behind.

Superintendent Dr. Alexandra Estrella discusses how maintaining a focus on the future is driving student success at the Connecticut district during the pandemic.

Though one analysis finds COVID learning loss wasn't as severe as expected, the absence of underrepresented students from the data has transformative policy implications for the education system.

Six educators share their thoughts on the fear of COVID-19, the connections with students and parents and the staffing shortages in schools.