Strategic Frameworks for Summer Learning Recovery The educational landscape of 2026 is defined by a fundamental shift in how school districts approach the summer months. What was once considered a period of enrichment or optional remediation has been reframed as a critical window for structural learning recovery and the preservation of academic equity.
Top 3 Key Takeaways: Creating a homeschool schedule tailored to your child’s needs promotes better learning outcomes and reduces stress. Tools like Let's Go Learn can guide weekly planning through personalized assessment data. Flexibility and consistency are key elements in maintaining an effective homeschool routine. How to Build a Homeschool Schedule That
Summer Learning Loss In a study of 18 million first to sixth-graders, researchers looked at test scores over the course of five summers. The study, published in the American Educational Research Journal, showed that kids can lose up to 40% of a school year's learning over summer break–and the effect was cumulative if
You don’t need to consult the myriad statistical reports during COVID-19 to know that most students have suffered a learning loss. And students who entered the pandemic below grade level have of course suffered most. How can teachers and learners recover? First, let’s look at the phrase itself. In a recent article in Ed
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted nearly every facet of the educational enterprise. Arguably, the most negatively affected are those who are most vulnerable: special education students. It has been widely reported that the shuttering of many schools in the spring and fall of 2020 has likely harmed students’ academic performance significantly. In special
With chestnuts roasting on the fire, and the eyes of tiny tots all aglow, the winter holidays bring a much needed respite from the rigors of school, especially in 2020. But according to the US Department of Education, the holiday break can also result in the “opportunity for significant learning loss.” Learning loss is
