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Unpacking COVID’s lasting academic effects on 5th graders

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This unforeseen disruption in traditional education left many concerned about the potential impact on student achievement, particularly for the youngest learners. These efforts have been instrumental in helping students regain lost ground and make progress in their academic development.

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How SEL and achievement lead to academic equity

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As schools reckon with academic equity, they’re often focused on academic progress. In Social, Emotional, and Academic Development Through an Equity Lens , from The Education Trust, researchers found most families of color don’t think schools are set up for their students to succeed.

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Are educators using SEL to empower or to manipulate?

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An example of this level of thinking is The Aspen Institute-sponsored National Commission on Social Emotional & Academic Development report, From a Nation at Risk to a Nation at Hope , published in January. We see that as a form of child manipulation. Manipulating students.

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Portsmouth Public Schools Becomes the Latest Virginia School System to Select Discovery Education to Support Student Academic Achievement

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“A high-quality education in the sciences helps students develop the important communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creative skills that we know drive academic achievement,” said Laura Nelson, Portsmouth Public Schools’ Supervisor of Science K-12. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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South Dakota’s Pierre School District Selects Discovery Education to Support Its Mission to Inspire All Students to Achieve Their Potential

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SILVER SPRING, MD (Thursday, April 15, 2021) —South Dakota’s Pierre School District (PSD) today announced the launch of a new partnership with Discovery Education supporting the district’s mission to inspire all students to achieve their potential. Discovery Education currently serves approximately 4.5

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Occupational therapy is the antidote for pandemic skill loss

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Research shows that the average student lost approximately one-third of a school year to the pandemic, leading to academic setbacks and missed opportunities for building skills fostered in school settings, such as learning to form routines and study habits, solve problems, and follow directions.

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Navigate360 Recognizes New Jersey School District with Excellence Award for School Culture & Climate

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A comprehensive SEL curriculum that empowers students to achieve mental well-being, Suite360 provides flexible delivery options and relevant lessons to help students achieve their full potential. They are taking charge of transforming their school culture–it’s powerful.”

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