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The SLIDE Study: A chat with Deb Kachel (Part 2)

NeverEndingSearch

The study emphasizes a critical equity issue: our most vulnerable students are those most impacted by a declining numbers of school librarians. I recently chatted with project director, Deb Kachel to dig a little deeper into what the study means and her hopes for its impact and use. or SLIDE research project. It was never documented.

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The Awkward Truth About ‘Free College’—It Isn’t Truly Free

Edsurge

With the movement for no-tuition community college gaining momentum in more states and earning top billing in President Biden’s education agenda , experts in college access and affordability advise caution about using that potent four-letter word: f-r-e-e. There’s no free-and-reduced lunch at college.

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Despite mediocre records, for-profit online charter schools are selling parents on staying virtual

The Hechinger Report

OHDELA gets an F rating from the Ohio Department of Education, receiving failing marks on measures including students’ performance on state tests, academic growth and graduation rates. They also say they are taking steps to improve retention and graduation rates.

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9 Great Nonprofits to Support School Leaders

Tom Murray

Many of the organizations, which are listed alphabetically, have free tools, research, case studies, and resources that can seamlessly be utilized and implemented at the district and school levels. CCSSO provides leadership, advocacy, and technical assistance on major educational issues. extra-state jurisdictions.

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Groups urge IES to release months-late report on student internet access

eSchool News

In a letter to the Institute of Education Sciences , a number of ed-tech and advocacy organizations point out that many students lack home access to the internet connectivity they need to complete homework and use online learning resources. “This is critical.” “This is critical.”

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The reason so many black teachers leave the job early

The Hechinger Report

School administrators will have to explicitly address the racial biases and stereotyping that stifle black educators’ professional growth, argue researchers Ashley Griffin and Hilary Tackie in a new report from The Education Trust, a national nonprofit advocacy organization.

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E-Counseling 2.0: Can a new wave of virtual guidance help?

The Hechinger Report

College Possible is one of many college advocacy groups hoping that technology will jumpstart the slow growth of low-income students in higher education. It’s e-counseling 2.0. Studies of college advising and mentoring programs have shown them to be effective in getting low-income kids to and through college.

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