Forty-six states and Washington D.C. have officially extended school closures to the end of the 2019-20 academic year in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, as millions of students face extended time away from schools, parents and researchers are questioning the academic cost.nnWe speak with Ian Rosenblum, executive director of The Education Trust New York, and Elisha Smith Arrillaga, executive director of The Education Trust West, about new polls showing that parents are overwhelmingly concerned about students falling behind in the wake of the pandemic.nnThen CPRE Executive Director Jonathan Supovitz speaks with NWEA research scientist Megan Kuhfeld about a new set of projections – based on research into the “summer slide” – forecasting the potentially “devastating impact” of COVID-related school closures. (Segment begins at 19:42). nnWe also discuss some potential strategies to mitigate learning loss, improve equity and navigate one of the most challenging periods in American education.
Teacher Coaching in a Simulated Environment
Coaching can significantly improve skill development among pre-service teachers, according to a new study using mixed-reality simulations for practice and assessment.
Categorical Inequality: The Persistence of Racial Gaps in Education
A new study examines the gaps between black and white students in areas like discipline, grade-level retention and gifted program enrollment, and how those gaps are linked both within and across school districts in the U.S.
Science, Engineering and ‘The Cat in the Hat’: Can Videos and Games Improve Early Learning?
In a new study, researchers found that a suite of digital games and videos centered on “The Cat in the Hat” had meaningful impacts on young children’s knowledge of – and engagement with – science and engineering concepts.
Research-Backed Strategies for Meaningful Online Learning
George Mason University professor Nada Dabbagh offers some research-backed strategies for effective online teaching and learning, and some practical tips for instructors – and families – trying to maintain a quality educational experience outside of the classroom.
Teaching and Learning at Home: Lessons from Research on Homeschooling
Can homeschooling research provide some guidance for the millions of American families impacted by school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic? We discuss past research and practical strategies with Robert Kunzman, the Martha Lee and Bill Armstrong Chair for Teacher Education at Indiana University Bloomington and managing director of the International Center for Home Education Research.
Opportunity for All: A Research-Backed Framework for Quality and Equality in Education
On the 100th episode of Research Minutes, renowned researchers Jennifer O’Day and Marshall “Mike” Smith join CPRE Director Jonathan Supovitz to discuss an ambitious vision of the future of American education.
The Hidden Costs of Teacher Turnover
Researchers have found that teacher turnover costs U.S. schools billions of dollars each year. Significantly less is known, however, about its impacts on teaching quality and staff composition.
Can Same-Race Teachers Boost Parental Engagement in Head Start?
A new study of thousands of American families examined the relationship between teacher race, ethnicity and parental engagement in Head Start early childhood programs.
Do GPAs and ACT Scores Predict College Completion?
In a new study, researchers examined the accuracy and consistency of grades and test scores in measuring a high school student’s academic readiness for college.