 Dear reader,
It seems odd to be writing this from San Diego, where I’m attending a sprawling conference filled with fascinating discussions on the future of education – 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 for months, possibly years, to come.
This week, we bring you a deep look at how the virus has affected Native American students, knocking many off the college track. We check in on learning loss research and get inside both summer school and summer camp, while diving into the world of what a growing population of adult learners need to succeed. As always, we love to hear your stories as well.
Liz Willen, Editor
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Experts worry about the impact on entire communities.
How one Native high schooler navigated the pandemic to pursue higher education.
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Reading List
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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.)
More students are experiencing burnout, anxiety, depression and unhealthy coping mechanisms, studies find.
All point to bigger declines in math and widening achievement gaps.
Debates about whether critical race theory is taught in schools miss a larger point.
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.)
Here is what we are up against — and a potential path forward.
Principals and superintendents in small Montana districts say it’s already hard to find good teachers without the state making it more difficult.
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.
States and colleges are pressing to get more adults to complete degrees, but many programs are not structured to serve them
Innovators are gathering in San Diego this week to discuss new ways of delivery for a new era.
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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Solutions
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"New tribal colleges offer ‘sense of belonging' for Native students but hit roadblocks," CalMatters
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