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Pandemic
5 Years Later: My Pandemic Predictions on Learning Loss, Disengagement and More
Aldeman: What I got right and wrong about learning losses, disengagement from school and income disparities in which kids got hurt the most
Chad Aldeman
Analysis
Housing
In Dozens of Districts, Teachers Can’t Afford to Live Near Their Schools
Aldeman: District spending is up, but educator pay isn't. Efforts to provide affordable housing for teachers have run into trouble
Chad Aldeman
Analysis
achievement gaps
Taking Intermittent Quizzes Reduces Achievement Gaps & Enhances Online Learning
Relative to in-person classes, online classes are often associated with lower student engagement and higher failure and withdrawal rates.
Jason C.K. Chan & Zohara Assadipour
Future of High School
Chronic Absenteeism
Future of High School
To Tackle Chronic Absenteeism, This DC High School Lets Students Lead
With support from school leaders and XQ’s Design Principles, a student “pep squad” boosted attendance by strengthening students’ sense of belonging.
Edward Montalvo
Analysis
analysis
Teacher Turnover Spiked During COVID. But It’s Now Fallen for 2 Years in a Row
Aldeman: Rural and low-income schools and special ed are still suffering. But state documents and research reports shows consistent patterns overall.
Chad Aldeman
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