The academic year is in full swing, and while many students have returned to an in-person classroom, the effects of pandemic learning are significant. According to the latest results from the National Assessment of Education Progress, American students experienced some of the largest performance drops in over 30 years.Â
What else is the most recent data revealing about the cumulative impact of pandemic learning? What will it take to address the scale of education loss across the country, and what type of investments and interventions are needed to make a difference? As we spur to action, how are we prioritizing vulnerable students in academic recovery and ensuring that no student gets left behind?
The Hill will gather education leaders at the local, state and federal level, policymakers, teachers, advocates and experts for a 360-degree conversation on how students are faring in 2022 and the state of American education.
The health and safety of event guests, speakers, staff and vendors is our top priority. In-person attendees must provide proof of full vaccination at the door.
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We will accept physical CDC vaccination cards; clear, legible photos of the same; or the digital certificates offered by state health departments. The name on your vaccination record must match the name on your photo ID. Any guest unable to provide proof of full vaccination will not be admitted.
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Guests with medical vaccination exemptions must provide proof of either a medically administered or digitally verified self-administered test within 48 hours of the event.
The Collaborative for Student Success, the Center on Reinventing Public Education (CRPE) and the Edunomics Lab at Georgetown University have been leading an effort to identify innovative education practices being implemented in states and districts using federal recovery funding.
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Our platform — the EduRecoveryHub.org — identifies strong practices in recovery across a variety of school community needs. These include promising approaches for accelerating student learning, supporting educators and families, and improving facilities and technology.Â
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Our mission is to lift up and focus attention on practices that have the potential to help districts and states drive recovery so schools are better able to serve, support, and equip all students for success.
