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Systemically Racist Adverse Learning Conditions in In-Person Learning

In-Person Learning Plan Creates Adverse Learning Conditions
Plan Has a Disproportionate Negative Impact on Black and Hispanic Students

Juneteenth -- A New Begining

This year, Juneteenth takes on a special significance, the historic signing by President Biden, making Juneteenth a federal holiday.

A Statement on Reopening Schools

Yes, let’s reopen our schools. But let’s also rethink how our schools operate.

Derek Chauvin Guilty in George Floyd’s Death—AFSA Reacts

Accountability is on display today as jurors in the Derek Chauvin trial have entered guilty verdicts on all the charges.

Midyear Impact of COVID-19 on Reading and Mathematics Achievement

Student learing growth during the first half of the 2020–2021 school year is approaching expected levels in both reading and math.

Leading Through Uncertainty: How Assistant Principals Are Navigating the COVID-19 Pandemic

Leading Through Uncertainty: How Assistant Principals Are Navigating the COVID-19 Pandemic

The pandemic has exposed a lot of challenges in our schools.

Lower Rates of Oral Reading Fluency Across Nation

The study reports that growth in oral reading fluency among students flattened and remained stalled this past spring, with students in Grades 2 and 3 most affected.

Presidential Success

Presidential leadership success is a matter of timing, empathy for what the U.S. people are going through and setting clear goals early in your term.

Women’s History Month: Kimberly Grayson

I feel I am crawling to the finish line. 2020 has been one of the hardest years of my life.