“Creating the sense of urgency as the impetus for systems change is really an interesting motivator, especially as we think about this against our most recent experience and context - we and the whole system, we're adapting in the midst of a crisis.” Gloria Corral of the Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE) offered the above reflection […]
"Every day matters. Instruction builds on the day before. If you miss a day, you can have gaps in your learning. Attendance also helps you build relationships with your friends and your teachers and the staff at your school." - Hortensia Hernandez, Community School Coordinator, Caldwell Idaho During this Learning Loss Recovery Challenge webinar, “Showing […]
In this GLR Learning Tuesdays webinar, Opportunities and Potential Pitfalls: State Expansion of Education Savings Accounts, we created a forum for thoughtful and nuanced conversations to go beyond the headlines and the contention on a controversial policy, Education Savings Accounts (ESAs). Our goal was to understand the opportunities and implications of this rapidly expanding policy for […]
“I think an important way to support educators and bilingual programs and all these issues we discussed today is to continue to make sure that we keep them visible in public conversation, that they are not relegated to this fringe, side movement. And one way to do this is to really share your experiences, share your […]
“Housing agencies are uniquely positioned to reach out and address the challenges families face getting their kids to school.”- Hedy Chang, Attendance Works In this Peer Exchange Learning Conversation, Learning Begins at Home: How Housing Agencies Can Support Attendance and Engagement in School, panelists representing three Campaign for Grade-Level Reading 2023 Honor Roll Communities — Sarasota Housing […]
“Early relational health creates a necessary footing for young children to optimally learn and engage in the world around them. It helps children to cultivate relationships throughout their life. It lays the foundation for early brain development that helps to support learning and behaviors into adulthood. It's foundational. Early relationships shape the well-being of both […]
Swati really called out two key transitions — the transition into kindergarten and then transition from kindergarten into first grade. When those transitions and those systems are so misaligned or disjointed, it puts an extra burden on families because they’re not just trying to align to one system. They’re trying to align to different systems […]
“The vast majority of people in our school communities want to create equity oriented educational systems. When we put the pieces together we create the conditions to act. This joyful, developmentally appropriate aligned equity focus, early learning and elementary continuum. The results are incredibly hopeful.” Anya Hurwitz, Ed.D., of Sobrato Early Academic Language offered this insight during this […]
