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English Learners Were at a High Risk of Being Suspended Before the Pandemic, Restorative Practices May Offer Much Needed Relief
ELs’ post-COVID socioemotional and behavioral needs will require a shift in school discipline towards empathetic restorative approaches.
Oregon Could be the Next State to Address Exclusionary Discipline in Early Education
16 states and DC have banned or limited the use of suspension and expulsion for young children. Oregon could be next to join their ranks.
One Year Later: COVID-19s Impact on Current and Future College Students
The third and final survey from New America and Third Way that looks into how the pandemic impacted students’ lives.
Researching Inequities in a Public Benefits Program with a Racial Equity Framework, 7 Takeaways
The Story the Enrollment Management Industry Likes to Tell
The enrollment management industry’s greatest success has been shifting the blame for the harm it has done onto its customers
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Forum and Report Highlight New Measure of Digital Inequality: Being Under-Connected
Two key themes emerged from the forum: Pay attention to whether families are “under-connected.” And support human-based connectivity too.