Putting Families at the Center: The Role of Parent Advocacy Groups during COVID-19

As school systems nationwide struggle to deliver learning in a pandemic, parent advocacy groups are stepping up to help Black and Hispanic families who have often been left out of previous education policy making discussions. This brief profiles four advocacy groups—The Oakland REACH; Parents Amplifying Voices in Education, or PAVE; Kids First Chicago; and Parent […]
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The Atlantic cites CRPE’s data on American school districts’ learning models.
States Renew Efforts to Track Student Attendance as Pandemic Stretches On
Education Week cites CRPE’s data on attendance tracking during COVID-19.
One size fits no one: Meeting the varied demands and needs of students

CRPE sought examples of districts providing outlets for students to provide feedback, and students taking advocacy into their own hands.
Switch to remote ed fuels concerns for disabled students
Robin Lake is quoted in the Rome Sentinel on concerns for students with disabilities in remote learning.
Remote Learning Will Keep a Strong Foothold Even After the Pandemic, Survey Finds
Education Week features a report from the American School District Panel. Robin Lake is quoted.
A boiling point’: America’s children are suffering. Here’s what they’ve lost during Covid.
Betheny Gross is quoted by NBC News on learning loss amid COVID-19.
What Educators Need to Hear From Biden on COVID-19
CRPE’s analysis of school district reopening plans is cited in Education Week.
School closings threaten gains of students with disabilities
Robin Lake is quoted by the Associated Press on the challenges of serving students with disabilities amid school closures.
Despite Safety Assurances, School Reopenings Are Taking a Serious Toll on Teachers
Bree Dusseault is quoted in EdSurge on safety and health concerns amid school reopenings.