Despite ‘COVID Slide’ Concerns, Most Educators Oppose Extending Upcoming School Year to Stave Off Negative Effects, Survey Finds

As lawmakers weigh changes to next school year after #COVID19 closed campuses, most educators hope for a return to normal, new survey finds

Analysis: Halfway Through the Last Quarter of the School Year, Remote Classes Are in Session but Attendance Plans Are Still Absent

Districts have come a long way in providing comprehensive remote learning plans. But if their attention soon turns to commencement, summer learning and fall planning, it is unclear how much more progress will be made this school year

How deep will the COVID-19 learning slide be?

How deep will the COVID-19 learning slide be? Educators will have to pay close attention to data to ensure students are getting the appropriate supports next fall

Will COVID-19 be the death of summer vacation?

School closings due to COVID-19 could prompt school districts to try to make up for lost time during the summer. An education scholar explores the pros and cons of that scenario.

For kids to get the most out of summer, they need to do this (hint: it’s not playing)

Teachers talk about brain drain and the skills lost over summer. Neglected, though, is a look at all the opportunities to help others and build character and self-esteem by being charitable and caring.

Help Your Students Slide Up, Not Down, Over the Summer

How teachers and parents can work together to keep kids reading during the summer to stop the summer slide in literacy

Yes, parents, there is a magic formula to keep your kids reading through the summer

Reading during their summer break can help kids avoid the summer slide. Here's how parents can help get their children reading this summer

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