The Hechinger Report - Evidence about online learning

The pandemic has changed just about every aspect of education, but one of the looming questions that will surface once students return to in-person learning is how much they have learned from online technologies.
 
Early research shows some troubling trends: not many of these tools have been rigorously tested, nor is there clear evidence for improving student achievement, our Proof Points columnist found.
 
That story is one of many we are writing that examine the various ways schools are coping under pandemic restrictions, from a proliferation of substitute teachers to changes in school discipline.  As always, we love to hear your stories as well. Reply to this email and share your thoughts with us.

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