The transition from preschool (or home) into kindergarten can be a source of anxiety for both young children and their families. After a year or more of pandemic-related social distancing, this transition could be even more difficult in 2021. This session will expose viewers to best practices in school transition and offer suggestions for families and policymakers hoping for a smooth transition into (or back to) school.
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State leaders across the country are facing difficult budget situations because of economic disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and these challenges are likely to persist for a number of years. Many higher education practitioners and advocates have developed innovative strategies for building broad coalitions of stakeholders who can make the case for how higher education can play a crucial role in a state’s economic recovery strategy. This conversation will feature a SHEEO, accompanied by resource experts, talking about effective strategies for building such coalitions.
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Child care and early childhood education has historically had inequities that impact student readiness as students enter kindergarten. Students without consistent access to high-quality early education, whether in the home or a child care center, often enter kindergarten behind their peers with greater access. These inequities have been furthered by COVID-19, as many child care centers were forced to close, and many parents struggled to balance work with high-quality educational opportunities for young children. As students enter kindergarten, these challenges are even more present, as students not only have to adjust to full-time schooling, but also are faced with either virtual learning or non-traditional in-person learning. This session will discuss challenges early childhood and kindergarten teachers are facing in providing students with a high-quality, equitable education, and state-level solutions for addressing some of these challenges.
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As schools and school districts seek to address systemic racism, they must continue to address the issue of policing in schools and how it leads to the criminalization and dehumanization of BIPOC students. Research shows that there is little correlation between increased police presence and improvements to school safety. However, the research is quite clear on the benefits of investing in school mental health resources: the presence of mental health providers in schools improves both student outcomes and overall school safety. In this webinar, hear from activists, educators, and attorneys as they discuss the investments critical to supporting students’ social and emotional needs while exploring the relationships schools have with police.
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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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Are you a podcast listener? The latest episode of our new podcast series, As Yet Untold, is out today! Former New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez - the nation's first Hispanic female governor as well as first female governor of New Mexico - accomplished impressive feats in the field of education during her tenure. Listen in wherever you find your podcasts!
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