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Internships 'somewhat in flux' as employers make reopening decisions
Employers reconfigured, delayed and even canceled their programs last year. How they revive those offerings is expected to vary widely.
How can ed leaders prioritize student mental health in school reopenings?
During a virtual panel organized by the National Association of State Boards of Education, a group of state officials from California, Illinois and Kentucky suggested education leaders should prioritize supporting student mental health as schools reopen for in-person instruction and plan for the next school year.
Why mental health is the key to dealing with learning loss
The best way schools can help students catch up academically after a year of distance learning is to ensure they feel relaxed, safe and connected to their friends and teachers as they return to the classroom.
Black students in 14 L.A. County school districts face serious equity barriers, study finds
Black students in Los Angeles County continue to face a multitude of barriers to an equitable education, including concentrated poverty, high suspension rates and housing insecurity, a UCLA report released Wednesday found.
Art programming expands student voice, SEL opportunities
Arts education opportunities allow students to tell their own unique stories while also providing tools to emotionally heal.
As we eye post-pandemic life, it’s time to unclog the pipeline between education and work
Connecting learners, educators and employers promotes a more prosperous future.
Project-Based Learning or Lectures? Our Research Shows PBL Helps Low-Income Students Do Better in AP Classes, Earn College Credit
With support for improving upon inequitable educational practices a top priority nationwide, project-based learning might be a key strategy post-pandemic, particularly for those students who have overcome the most.
A switch to test-optional led to modest gains in underrepresented students: study
Making admissions tests optional at private colleges is associated with modest enrollment gains among students from underrepresented racial and ethnic minority groups, low-income students and women, a new study found.