We can all probably think of a small business in our neighborhood that either closed during COVID-19 or came dangerously close to closing. Mantra Coffee, one of my favorite coffee shops in Azusa, California, turned to the crowdfunding platform GoFundMe in late 2020 in order to keep their doors open.…
The pandemic has caused a dramatic drop in college enrollment, with California experiencing the largest decrease in enrollment this spring. Local and national news outlets, along with research centers, are digging into the reasons behind this while dissecting socioeconomic and racial trends. The Data New data from the National Student…
The COVID-19 Achievement Gap Due to the pandemic, the struggle to meet grade expectations for many students created a disparity in learning outcomes called the COVID-19 gap. Lack of Internet access, lack of motivation, household distractions, and other problems have caused this COVID-19 gap. Several educators and parents feel…
Growing Popularity of Distance Learning At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, many schools were forced to transition to distance learning using online platforms. As a result, traditional classroom teachers changed their teaching styles to better suit a new virtual learning environment. The rapid growth of distance learning as a…
As summer approaches, many students and parents are celebrating the completion of another school year. Are all students prepared to move on to the next grade? Who decides if a student is at risk of being held back? Grade retention policies vary by state, and in 18 states, including California,…