A deep look at how the virus has affected Native American students, knocking many off the college track

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Liz Willen Dear reader,

It seems odd to be writing this from San Diego, where I’m attending a sprawling conference ([link removed]) filled with fascinating discussions on the future of education ([link removed]) – in the midst of a pandemic that feels never-ending. We’re all vaccinated here and wearing masks, yet nearly every conversation is fraught with worry about travel, about what back-to-school will look like and about what the latest variant will do. I can assure you that we’ll be writing about the coronavirus and education ([link removed]) for months, possibly years, to come.

This week, we bring you a deep look at how the virus has affected Native American students, ([link removed]) knocking many off the college track. We check in on learning loss research ([link removed]) and get inside both summer school ([link removed]) and summer camp ([link removed]) , while diving into the world of what a growing population of adult learners ([link removed]) need to succeed. As always, we love to hear your stories as well.

Liz Willen, Editor
Main Idea


** The pandemic knocked many Native students off the college track ([link removed])
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Experts worry about the impact on entire communities.


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Photo Essay: Leaving a reservation for college, but also staying close to home ([link removed])
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How one Native high schooler navigated the pandemic to pursue higher education.
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** Summer school programs race to help students most in danger of falling behind ([link removed])
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Educators say they are especially concerned about students living in poverty, English-language learners and students with disabilities. (Hechinger en Español: Lo que los estudiantes de inglés necesitan es enamorarse de la escuela otra vez ([link removed]) .)



** Burnout symptoms increasing among college students ([link removed])
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More students are experiencing burnout, anxiety, depression and unhealthy coping mechanisms, studies find.



** PROOF POINTS: Three reports on student achievement during the pandemic ([link removed])
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All point to bigger declines in math and widening achievement gaps.



** OPINION: Using critical race theory to understand the backlash against it ([link removed])
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Debates about whether critical race theory is taught in schools miss a larger point.



** Child care, car seats and other simple ways to keep teen moms in school ([link removed])
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In one Texas border town, where teen pregnancy rates are high, individualized curricula and a strong sense of community prepare teen moms for academic success. (Hechinger en Español: Cuidado infantil, asientos para bebés y otras maneras simples de mantener a madres adolescentes en la escuela ([link removed]) .)


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OPINION: Post-pandemic schooling will be even more challenging than most of us expect ([link removed])
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Here is what we are up against — and a potential path forward.



** Teacher licensing rules are one reason small schools don’t have enough teachers ([link removed])
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Principals and superintendents in small Montana districts say it’s already hard to find good teachers without the state making it more difficult.


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OPINION: The pandemic challenged school administrators, but didn’t break us ([link removed])
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Schools are teaching kids civics by showing them how to get politically involved, but critics worry it could take time away from learning the facts.


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For adults returning to college, ‘free’ tuition isn’t enough ([link removed])
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States and colleges are pressing to get more adults to complete degrees, but many programs are not structured to serve them



** OPINION: Time to talk about the many ways higher education must change ([link removed])
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Innovators are gathering in San Diego this week to discuss new ways of delivery for a new era.


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Summer camp 2021: More anxiety, more learning, more hugs — same fun ([link removed])
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Some school district-run and traditional summer camps infused more academics into their programs, while others doubled down on arts, crafts and physical activity — but all focused on fun
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