A field of research may offer unique insights into student experiences and needs in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Study Finds 'Breakfast After the Bell' Can Improve Attendance
Between 2013 and 2015, Colorado and Nevada enacted legislation mandating that qualifying schools implement a “breakfast after the bell” program for students. nnIn a new study, researchers Jacob Kirksey (Texas Tech University) and Michael Gottfried (University of Pennsylvania) examined the impacts of those programs on student attendance, finding they led to a significant reduction in chronic absenteeism. nnKirksey joins CPRE Knowledge Hub managing editor Keith Heumiller to discuss those and other findings, and some potential national implications for districts and schools in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Study Finds ‘Breakfast After the Bell’ Can Improve Attendance
Researchers examined the impacts of ‘Breakfast After the Bell’ programs in Colorado and Nevada, finding they led to significant reductions in chronic absenteeism.
Crowdfunding Education
New research examines the schools and teachers that seek out and receive funding on DonorsChoose, finding that more than half of all submissions relate to math and reading.
Identifying and Producing Effective Teachers
A new working paper examines years of research into teacher effectiveness, identifying common challenges and promising approaches to teacher evaluation, pre-service training and in-service professional development.
Does Special Education Improve Student Outcomes?
A new study coauthored by Syracuse University’s Amy Ellen Schwartz offers evidence on special education, classification, and academic impacts for varying student groups.
Educational Leadership in Challenging Times
A guide and companion video offer educators a research-backed framework designed to help them meet challenges and drive improvement in the wake of COVID-19.
What Explains the Race Gap in Teacher Performance Ratings?
In a new study of Chicago Public Schools data, researchers set out to understand the scope of the teacher performance rating gap and the factors – including school and classroom contexts – that lead to it.
Remote Learning and Parental Mental Health
When millions of students shifted to remote learning in the wake of COVID-19, millions of parents abruptly became “proxy educators.” And when their children struggled, they struggled as well, according to a new research brief.
How Are Students Performing in the Wake of COVID-19?
NWEA researchers examined the test scores of more than four million students in the fall of 2020, finding cause for both optimism and continued concern as we move forward in 2021.