The challenges resulting from the COVID pandemic were widespread and only served to expose and exacerbate existing inequities in our country. For many students, the pandemic created isolation and uncertainty that took its toll—physically, emotionally, and academically. Unfortunately, these adverse conditions exacerbated the pre-existing opportunity gaps that result in disparate student achievement outcomes. In short, some students experienced learning delays that caused them to fall further and further behind.
The National Education Association has always been on the forefront of addressing systemic issues that adversely impact our students and communities. Leveraging the expertise and passion of our members, NEA convened district teams from cities across the country that brought together educators, parents, administrators, union, and community leaders to learn best practices to accelerate student learning and offset learning delays. NEA’s Accelerating Student Learning program teams studied current research and tested models for accelerating learning. They also heard from a variety of experts on topics such as brain science, pedagogical approaches to accelerating learning, and community schools. Teams also reviewed case studies on the benefits of collaborating for student success.
NEA’s Accelerating Student Learning Program Launch
On Tuesday, September 12, President Becky Pringle hosted a webinar to announce NEA’s Accelerating Student Program, an initiative to address the ongoing opportunity gaps and lost learning opportunities that continue to affect students nationwide.
President Pringle was joined by NEA Executive Committee member Robert Rodriguez and members of district teams, including a student, district administrator, parent, local NEA leader and an ESP member. Watch the announcement below.
