The State of the American Student: Fall 2023 We are failing older students: Bold ideas to change course As we reported in our inaugural State of the American Student report in September 2022, the Covid-19 pandemic and related school closures led to unprecedented academic setbacks for American students. They exacerbated pre-existing inequalities and accelerated the mental health crisis for young people.

Must-Reads

  • The Lens    
Mary Laski, Chris Torres

This article was originally published by ASCD.  Team-teaching models provide a built-in support system for new educators, making the job less isolating.

  • The Lens    
Lydia Rainey, Morgan Polikoff

Over the past four years, CRPE’s Evidence Project has tracked the pandemic’s impact on students and school systems’ recovery efforts. Earlier this year, we concluded that these collective efforts are far from complete—and face growing challenges.

Latest Research Publications

  • Research Reports    

State Secrets: How Transparent Are State School Report Cards About the Effects of COVID?

Morgan Polikoff, Nadja Michel-Herf, Janette Avelar, Travis Pillow, Heather Casimere

How easy would it be for a parent or advocate to compare student performance pre- and post-COVID? The short answer: in most states, it’s not easy at all. 

  • Research Reports    

Wicked Opportunities: Leveraging AI to Transform Education

While the United States leads the world in AI innovation, our schools lag in preparing teachers and students for the impact of this unprecedented technological shift.

  • Research Reports    

When challenges never let up: School district leaders steer through hazards in Baltimore and Chicago

Paul Hill, Sarah McCann, Lydia Rainey, Chelsea Waite

In the face of financial, political, and capacity constraints, leaders within the Baltimore City Public School System and Chicago Public Schools are making progress toward closing post-pandemic gaps in student learning.

  • Research Reports    

Early evidence of improved educator outcomes in Next Education Workforce models

Mary Laski

Concerns about the teacher workforce are rising, with fewer teachers recommending the profession and decreasing interest among students. In response, school systems are redesigning teacher roles to make the job more appealing and sustainable.

  • Research Reports    

“So hard, but so rewarding:” How school system leaders are scaling up strategic school staffing models

Lisa Chu, Lydia Rainey, Steven Weiner

Innovative staffing models are promising, but challenging to scale up. What does the work of leading strategic staffing involve, and what could make scaling up easier? 

  • Research Reports    

Postsecondary enrollment during the COVID-19 pandemic: Evidence from Rhode Island

Patrick Denice

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted nearly every aspect of economic and social life, affecting who went to college and where. This paper asks: How did patterns of enrollment and persistence in college and university change during the pandemic?

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