Our teachers occupied a front-row seat witnessing the impact of the past year on their students - they are our experts in what students need right now.
As states and local districts seek stimulus funding, address learning losses while being mindful of three related areas of concern: social and emotional well-being, growing inequities among vulnerable groups, and teachers' mental health.
One small, silver lining of the pandemic may be a collective understanding and acknowledgment that some students and families are suffering more than others.
District leaders, school boards, and local elected officials must show the courage and principled leadership to spend the federal dollars wisely and ensure transparency.
A survey asking parents about students' enthusiasm for schools may reinforce district leaders' plans to prioritize social-emotional learning post-COVID.
Lessons learned from a Texas district's multi-year equity initiative can be applied in your district. These three best practices have helped guide the effort.
Four communities will bring together high school educators, community college faculty, workforce development professionals, community organizations and business owners.
