The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) released data from “The Nation’s Report Card” in October 2022 that showed negative impacts on student learning during the pandemic. While schools work to address learning shortfalls, there are far greater repercussions for Read more
The U.S. Department of Energy recentlyannounced the availability of new grant funds to help public schools with clean energy improvements. The Renew America’s Schools grant offers districts the opportunity to make upgrades to facilities that will lower energy costs in order to Read more
Since the beginning of the pandemic, the federal government has provided $200 billion in aid to public schools across the U.S. According to The Learning Institute, this equates to approximately $4,000 per student.* The investment breakdown is as follows: These programs have Read more
It’s no secret many public schools continue to experience teacher shortages. While some states are dropping the requirement for substitute teachers to have completed a bachelor’s degree, and even allowing recent high school graduates to fill the role, the concern Read more
The onset of the Covid-19 pandemic has done more than disrupt classroom education during the past two years. With the closing of schools forcing many students into online learning models, the reality of isolation, learning loss and mental health problems Read more
Student math and reading abilities suffered during the turmoil and disruptions caused by school closures, partial re-opens, distant learning, school absences and teacher shortages during the Covid pandemic. New data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress’ Long Term Trend Read more