School Reopenings: Lessons from Home and Abroad

A new report by the Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy and Chiefs for Change analyzes successful interventions across the globe and offers research-backed recommendations for states, districts and school leaders now planning for the fall and beyond.

Could Large-Scale Tutoring Address COVID-Related Learning Loss?

Students will face an uphill battle returning to school in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a growing body of research on the academic costs of extended school closures. Could large-scale tutoring help level the playing field? Johns Hopkins University’s Robert Slavin joins CPRE Executive Director Jonathan Supovitz to discuss.

Researched-Backed Strategies for Effective Blended Learning

Is blended learning a viable option for schools looking to reopen – and provide quality instruction – in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic? It may depend on the approach. We discuss with Barbara Means, Executive Director of Learning Sciences Research at Digital Promise.

Study: Black and Latino Students More Likely to Experience 'Math Traps'

Math tracking is widely used in American schools to group students according to academic ability and need. A recent study, however, found that tracking can significantly reduce students’ academic mobility, landing many in “math traps” from which escape is nearly impossible.nnStudy coauthors Federick Ngo (University of Nevada, Las Vegas) and David Velasquez (University of Southern California) join CPRE Knowledge Hub managing editor Keith Heumiller to discuss their findings, and some important implications for policy, practice and future research.

Pediatricians Release Planning Guidance for School Reopenings

A new set of planning considerations from the American Academy of Pediatrics offers some important guidance regarding instructional time, physical and mental health, special populations, and more. We discuss with Dr. Nathaniel Beers, pediatrician and member of the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on School Health.

Engagement, Access and Morale: How Are Students Responding to Extended School Closures?

A new survey of teachers and district leaders finds that COVID-19-related school closures have had significant impacts on student engagement, truancy, morale and educational equity. We discuss with Holly Kurtz, director of the Education Week Research Center.

Will School Closures Lead to a COVID-19 Slide?

As millions of students face extended time away from schools, parents and researchers are questioning the academic cost. Guests include Ian Rosenblum, executive director of The Education Trust–New York; Elisha Smith Arrillaga, executive director, of The Education Trust–West; Megan Kuhfeld, research scientist with NWEA; and CPRE Executive Director Jonathan Supovitz.