Journal Article

In School, Engaged, on Track? The Effect of the Pandemic on Student Attendance, Course Grades, and Grade Retention in North Carolina

This journal article examines the effects of the pandemic on student attendance, course grades, and grade retention in North Carolina in 2020–2021 and 2021–2022 using descriptive and regression analyses.

The Effects of Virtual Tutoring on Young Readers: Results From a Randomized Controlled Trial

This article reports on findings that virtual tutoring increased early literacy skills for all students in a randomized controlled trial.

Connections and Choice For High Schoolers

This article describes the interest-based learning approach of Metropolitan Regional Career and Technical Center (the Met) in Rhode Island, which addresses students' need for connection to adults and the world beyond the classroom.

Re-Engaging Students In the Post-Pandemic Era

This article shares seven important insights into how Guilford County Schools in Greensboro, North Carolina transitioned ESSER-funded programs to help engage students after the pandemic and ease absentee rates.

School and Family Partnership Can Reduce Chronic Absenteeism

This article describes practical, accessible, and research-informed guidance for schools to tackle the challenge of student attendance through high-quality partnerships between schools, parents, and community members.

No One-Size-Fits-All Solution to Chronic Absenteeism

This article suggests that one intervention that can address chronic absenteeism in schools is to proactively share information about attendance with families.

Empowering Educators and Students to Flourish: Evaluating the Student Alliance for Flourishing Program in Middle and High Schools

This article highlights the Student Alliance for Flourishing (SAFF) program, which focuses on improving the well-being and addressing the psychological needs of both students and educators.

Thriving amidst the Pandemic: Teaching Gifted Students Online and the Role of Adaptation and Innovation

This article reports how educators' who received technology training during the COVID-19 pandemic enhanced their teaching practices by using a 24/7 learning environment and personalization.

Supporting and Recovering Science Learning Loss with a Game-Based Learning Approach Leveraging a School-University Partnership

This article describes the close partnership between Ball State University, a local school district, and non-profit organizations to improve student learning in math, literacy, and science through ongoing support for teachers.

Alternative Teacher Certification Programs: Post Covid-19 Pandemic - Do Graduates Feel Prepared to Teach in Virginia?

This article shares study results that found teachers in Virginia who completed an alternative teacher certification program did not feel prepared for a teaching role and perceived that their program did not properly prepare them for core academic instruction, lesson planning, and more.