Illuminations and Insights
We shine a light on our partners, the work we've done across the country, and insights from our team members.
What on-track measures can tell us about high schoolers during COVID-19: A worrisome pattern in grades and attendance
To understand the impact of COVID-19 on high school students, we need to turn to other sources of data beyond test scores on interim assessments, which are not as readily available for students in grades 9-12. In this blog, we explore how EA's ongoing work to produce measures of students' on-track status towards post-secondary readiness reveals worrisome patterns in many high schoolers' grades and attendance during the pandemic.
The road to recovery: What last year’s data can tell us about next year’s plans
With the 2020-21 school year in the rearview mirror, now is the opportunity to take a breath and turn our attention to how we want to approach the upcoming school year to maximize recovery.
What are we missing? The impact of COVID-19 on educational data quality and availability
Guidance for identifying key questions and next steps for limited or missing educational data due to COVID-19
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