COVID-19 has disrupted the lives and learning experiences of young children across the nation. Throughout 2020, the Early Learning Study at Harvard traced the experiences of Massachusetts families, drawing conclusions about the impacts of the pandemic worthy of consideration by educators and policymakers across the nation. Join key leaders from the Saul Zaentz Early Learning Initiative at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care and others in this online conversation about the pandemic’s effects on young children and their families.
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As education leaders seek to address systemic racism in our schools through shifts in policy, they need to expand their understanding of how the intersectional identities of our students play out in the day to day lives of young people. While a student’s race has a large effect on their educational experiences, so does their gender identity and gender expression. In this webinar, hear from a range of experts on how gender and racism intersect in the education system and what supports children of color need in order to lead meaningful and joyful lives.
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Educators around the country have seen countless students be impacted by non-academic challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, whether they be health, social, physical, mental, or other concerns. What can states, districts, and other entities do, particularly as it relates to data, to track these students and make sure that their needs are being met? What sort of partnerships are necessary to make this possible? How do these solutions vary based on race, geography, locale, demography, income, or other factors?
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Following the cancellation of state assessments and the waiver of state and federal accountability systems due to the COVID-19 pandemic, teachers, parents, and policymakers alike have engaged in discussions around the implications for students and schools in the short- and long-term, especially for students who are more likely to be disadvantaged by current testing systems. Join us for our next edition of Governing Principals where we hear from current and former state leaders sharing their thoughts on the impact of COVID-19 on standardized testing.
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As state leaders think about how to reimagine systems of higher education in ways that produce more equitable outcomes for students – especially in the wake of disruptions caused by the pandemic – they need robust higher education data systems to determine specific areas of need and measure interim progress toward equity goals. In this conversation, leading state policymakers and advocates will discuss the importance of taking a data-driven approach to equity work as well as strategies that can be used to make higher education data more accessible to decision makers.
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Schools and school districts across the country are working to confront systemic racism in hiring, policy, and administration. While the need to confront racism in staffing and systems is necessary, education leaders cannot forget the importance of challenging racism in their schools via their main weapon - classroom curriculum and instruction. Often viewed as an add-on, the arts are critically important to the cognitive and emotional development of children. In this webinar, hear from a range of artists about the importance of the arts and how they can be leveraged as part of a culturally responsive toolkit in our classrooms.
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As the nation adapts to the ongoing realities of a global pandemic, the major philanthropies underwriting early childhood investments are likewise adapting their strategies. Hear from leaders in the world of early childhood philanthropy to find out what challenges and opportunities they are identifying during this time, and how their giving may be shifting as a result.
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The suspension of 2020 assessments is a roadblock for measuring growth, but it’s not the end of the road: states can and should continue to measure student growth in 2021. Growth data will be crucial to understanding how COVID-19 impacted student progress and ensuring every student gets the support they need to get back on track for success.
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