New from me today The 74: Two studies released this morning point to steady — but small — learning gains from the nearly $200B of federal ESSER funds provided to school districts during COVID the74million.org/article/studie…

With ESSER funds set to expire in September, Kane wonders “who’s going to pick up the reins?”

High-poverty schools saw some of the greatest academic gains during recovery efforts - after experiencing some of the largest setbacks. Tom Kane (Harvard CEPR) and Sean Reardon (@stanford) share new data in the The Wall Street Journal, with findings #PoweredByNAEP: wsj.com/us-news/educat…

PROOF POINTS: Some of the $190 billion in pandemic money for schools actually paid off hechingerreport.org/proof-points-1…

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After work with NCRERN revealed that only 10% of students persisted to year 2 of college, one Ohio district has transformed its approach to supporting students—and the broader community. Read the rural innovation spotlight: ncrern.provingground.cepr.harvard.edu/news/exploring…

This spring, NCRERN’s journey through Kentucky served as a powerful reminder of the resilience and rich community spirit that define rural America, where educators are working to implement evidence-based reforms in the face of logistical challenges. ncrern.provingground.cepr.harvard.edu/news/bluegrass…

At the READS Lab’s inaugural summer institute, districts dove deep into the research and practice of the Model of Reading Engagement (MORE), a program that builds schemas and improves academic achievement. 💡Explore 3 key lessons from the institute: lnkd.in/eecitvZx

For Sativa Thompson, returning to her home state with NCRERN reminded her why she started in rural research. “Good research starts with a good question. The best questions are formed when you understand and care about the communities you’re working in.” lnkd.in/eegzEy3K

Intentional revisions are required for improving public education. I am proud to lead the research for evidence-based solutions at Harvard CEPR and provide insight on the much-needed education reset to ABC News News. ow.ly/7Zln50STcSV

CEPR is hiring! Join a dynamic, fast-paced research center as a Research Analyst II, supporting cutting-edge education research to improve student outcomes. lnkd.in/ex3nbhVH

In Harvard Magazine this week: is there a right way to teach reading? CEPR Faculty Director Thomas Kane and READS Lab's ProfJimmyKim weigh in on the evidence we have—and the evidence we still need. 🔔Get the full story: lnkd.in/ebHXS3fS

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