In the summer 2020, CGLR looked at predictive learning loss data to inform its planning. With actual student data from the fall 2020 in hand, it was important to return to the research and hear from leading experts to help us understand how students were actually faring in the time of COVID, particularly since headlines […]
This GLR Learning Tuesdays session included an exploration of data on pandemic-precipitated learning loss coupled with a discussion on how summer programs could be an integral part of efforts to reach and support children affected by COVID-19. Denise Forte of The Education Trust moderated a conversation with Emma Dorn of McKinsey & Company; John Gomperts […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32JjWQnF_Fg During this webinar, part of our Learning Loss Recovery Challenge series, Griselda Young-Ojeda, Professional Learning Consultant with Imagine Learning, moderated a discussion of school district leaders and their partnering executives of edtech companies, including Darin Brawley, Ed.D., Superintendent, Compton Unified School District with Jessie Woolley-Wilson of DreamBox Learning; Monica Jordan, Program Director, Office of Academics, Shelby County Schools with Michael Lombardo of BookNook; and Barbara Nemko, Ph.D., Superintendent, Napa County Office […]
During this webinar, part of our Learning Loss Recovery Challenge series, moderated by John Gomperts, former President and CEO of America’s Promise Alliance, we learned from Jeremy Anderson, President of Education Commission of the States, about trends in state policies and governors’ education priorities in response to the pandemic and how tutoring is emerging as a major strategy to address learning loss. Anderson’s presentation […]
With the experiences of pandemic-precipitated school closures causing a growing number of schools to recognize and embrace the necessity of strong family engagement, this session engaged a panel of education funders in reflecting on their organizations’ evolving and increasing focus on promoting parent leadership, voice and power. Panelists Alex Cortez of New Profit, Romy Drucker […]
This learning conversation centered on how to ensure that we leverage the power of educational technology to accelerate learning — particularly now, as millions of students have fallen behind due to lost instruction time as a result of school closures during the pandemic. The panelists — experts from the educational technology field — covered a […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ytX8wFy5G4 Panelists included Stephanie Sharp of Overdeck Family Foundation (moderator), Dionne Aminata of Illustrative Mathematics, Adrienne Austin of New York City Department of Education, Alejandro Gibes de Gac of Springboard Collaborative, Heejae Lim of TalkingPoints and Vidya Sundaram of Family Engagement Lab. This learning conversation centered on how the pandemic has helped elevate family engagement to a higher, more meaningful level, creating stronger partnerships between parents and […]
With the American Rescue Plan Act projected to reduce child poverty by half, this session convened funders, researchers and advocates in exploring the roles that funders and other stakeholders can play in ensuring that these temporary policies are made permanent. Participants also learned about additional programs and supports that can help those living in extreme […]