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The Nation's 'Report Card' on Remote Learning
On the first nationwide test of American students since the pandemic, scores plummeted to levels not seen in 20 years. The results show how challenging it was to keep students on track during the pandemic. What do the scores tell us about remote learning, who lost the most ground academically, and what can schools do to help students recover?
How Bad Is the Teacher Shortage? Depends Where You Live.
Urgently needed: teachers in struggling districts, certified in math or special education. Perks: maybe a pay raise, or how about a four-day week?
The Potential Dark Side of a White-Hot Labor Market
The strong job market may be about to take a turn for the worse. That could come to haunt those who made choices based on today’s conditions.
School Counselors on How to Help Students Recover From Pandemic Stress
In a New York Times survey of 362 members from the American School Counselor Association, they said they were worried about basic skills like children’s ability to learn and make friends, and about alarming increases in anxiety, suicidal thoughts and vandalism. But they are also reassured by the progress children have made since schools reopened, and their willingness to seek help.
School Is Back in Person, but the Five-Day School Week Often Isn’t
The New York Times asked 148,000 parents how many days of school their children missed in January. A quarter said more than a week.
‘It’s Just Stressful’: Students Feel the Weight of Pandemic Uncertainty
The pandemic has changed children. Some can’t shake that feeling of instability. Others are taking on adult responsibilities. And anxiety is all around.
Put Down Your No. 2 Pencils. Forever.
The SAT will go completely digital by 2024 amid questions about whether college admissions tests are fair, or even necessary.
Millions Have Lost a Step Into the Middle Class, Researchers Say
The new figure points to the challenge for the majority of Americans who do not have a four-year college degree.
Should California De-Track Math?
The most populous state is considering big changes to math instruction.