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Mary Laski, Calen Clifton

In 2024–25, Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) launched a districtwide pilot of virtual, high-dosage, 1:1 literacy tutoring in partnership with three providers: Hoot, Ignite Reading, and OpenLiteracy. This initiative aimed to address early reading gaps, particularly in phonics, for K–2 students who were below grade level. Key Findings High implementation fidelity: Over 80% of tutored students received at least 20 sessions, and nearly 60% received 900+ minutes of tutoring.

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New England Profiles of Innovation | Great Oaks Charter School Bridgeport

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Despite pandemic-induced challenges, Holyoke school leaders and staff kept student engagement at the forefront of their efforts to ensure continuity of learning.

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Georgia Heyward, Heather Casimere, Ashley Jochim

States and districts should be using this moment as an opportunity to reassess how they support adolescents and their families.

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New England Profiles of Innovation | Margarita Muñiz Academy

Caroline E. Parker, Emnet Shibre

Margarita Muñiz Academy’s development of its “Portrait of a Scholar” project led to a number of changes focused on providing greater opportunities for student voice and participation.

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