Two years of disruptions to schooling, coupled with recession and other pandemic-induced effects, appear to have widened preK-12 educational inequality. In particular, low-income students of color fell further behind their higher income White peers than they were pre-pandemic, on average, with the largest declines in math achievement. High-dosage tutoring is a strategy uniquely suited to the moment, and state education leaders would be hard pressed to find another intervention backed by as large and rigorous a research base.
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Math Achievement
By Jennifer Sattem, Matt Dawson and Elizabeth PeyserWithout urgent attention, the problem of unfinished learning will compound as students advance to later grades.
High-Dosage Tutoring
By Beth SchuelerStrong evidence points to equity and well-being benefits from well-designed programs.
Advancing Science Instruction
By Bobbi NewmanState boards can lean into efforts to boost K-12 science literacy and beef up access to high-quality, inquiry-based education.
The Urgent Need for Tailored Math Instruction
By Joel Rose and Michael WatsonStates can shift away from grade-level myopia to help students catch up.
10 Lessons Learned from the Science Classroom
By Ryan FuhrmanExperience with high-stakes accountability informs teacher's standards setting on the state board.
Mulling Changes to Math Instruction
By Jo Boaler and Jennifer Langer-OsunaA framework proposed in California seeks to boost achievement by increasing the engagement of all students.
Achieving Equity and Excellence in Mathematics Teaching
By Yasemin Copur-GencturkStates should revamp how teachers are equipped to deliver effective instruction.
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