Mom. Education equity advocate. Former teacher @StokesSchool. PhD from @UNCSchoolofEd. VP of P12 Policy, Practice, & Research @EdTrust. My tweets are my own.
Parents are weighing a “do-over” year for kids after the pandemic disrupted schooling.
But they should be cautious about retention policies, which can disproportionately affect Black and Latino students, impact self-esteem and is costly, says The Education Trust's Allison Socol.
As ESSER comes to an end, many teachers may lose their jobs - and they're more likely to be teachers of color. We saw this after the Great Recession, and we're seeing it again. But we can avoid making the same mistakes. Read more from @EdTrust: https://t.co/j1dfUUTNsR
New Look. Same mission. Say hello to EdTrust's bold new look, which represents our bold vision of education equity, where all students can achieve excellence. Our redesigned website offers easy-to-find resources, check it out 💻 https://t.co/fqWm6WNWOZ
#EduReimagined
I have 2 "pandemic babies" & saw firsthand the impact that COVID had on our youngest learners and their families.
Family engagement is a powerful tool that school leaders can use to give young children and their families a strong start: https://t.co/Pb042O9RdV
Principals report developmental challenges for younger students post-pandemic. Upcoming NAEP results will yield results on academic performance. #NAEP#K12 https://t.co/YYL2BSDN4u
We are making a unified call to reduce #ChronicAbsenteeism by 50% in the next 5 years. Learn how EdTrust aims to achieve this goal alongside @AEI & @attendanceworks: https://t.co/kE56vkmxOE
"The right, who once decried cancel culture as the antithesis of free speech & democracy, has now become its most effective perpetrator" In @usnews, @Wil_EdTrust says, in response, advocates across the country need to demand that their freedoms be restored https://t.co/lsRukyPQRY
The GOP proposal actually asks ED to provide TA on using Title I for tutoring, despite proposed cuts. Tutoring (+high-quality instruction & materials and student supports) can be a game-changer for kids, but districts will needs funds to sustain it. https://t.co/39BxxYWQ4I
The House majority continues to pursue dangerous cuts to federal education programs that benefit millions of students nationwide. The House Approps Committee is set to mark up a GOP-led bill that proposes a 25% cut to Title I $. Read more from @EdTrust: https://t.co/W60ALqa6cJ
ESSER funds end in Sept, yet schools & students still feel the impact of the pandemic on learning and well-being. Districts can't fully replace ESSER $ with federal funds like Title I, but they can use those $ to support the students with the most needs. https://t.co/QOtZJ5Sni2
"Let’s use the Juneteenth national holiday to advocate for a deepened understanding of the struggles faced by African Americans throughout history and the ways we can continue to work to create a more just society."- @Denise_EdTrust#CantBeErased@EdTrust https://t.co/GiwLWJBMDl
Our books tell our stories, reflect our lived experiences, highlight our brilliance, & illuminate our traumas.
TY @EdTrust for inviting me to speak on my #BooksSaveLives Act and the need to fight book bans nationwide and protect intellectual freedom.
In a new report series, @edtrust shares how authentic family & community engagement positively impacts students' academic growth & overall well-being. https://t.co/x7zptP0zF2 #PlantingSEADs
From @EdNCES: Nearly 1/2 of public schools have a sworn law enforcement officer and 1/4 allow kids to be expelled for the rest of the year with no more school services. How can we create more positive & inclusive school environments? Read @EdTrust’s https://t.co/JziAs8OxO3
The potential of AI to empower educators to support students more effectively is enticing, but it’s imperative that the inequities & potential risks be understood & mitigated. Learn more in @EdTrust’s new blog: https://t.co/8Pkk9hy0TF
Students deserve to learn the full history of our country. Kudos to all the teachers and leaders like @EdTrust's Eric Duncan who work to ensure students receive a comprehensive and accurate teaching of American History to equip them to take on the future. https://t.co/HhPoq5E6Z8
In celebration of Black History Month this February, join us for a free, virtual screening of The Right to Read on February 1, 2024. The film will be available for just 24-hours, so make sure to mark your calendars!
Register here: https://t.co/2cmxzj67Rf
Early literacy in grade school begins with scientifically based reading instruction in teacher prep programs so students can be proficient readers https://t.co/sLNOu53wL1
"This phenomenon of denying people, particularly Black people, the right to read is part of a long, troubled history in our country." - @edtrust's @arosesocol exposes the history of anti-literacy laws in the U.S. in this blog: https://t.co/SVgEKzwXox #CantBeErased
Join @EdTrustMA & @MassInsightEdu for a legislative briefing to discuss solutions to address the persistent equity gaps in advanced coursework opportunities, like #AP courses across #MA. January 30 at 11 am ET. Register today: https://t.co/O7xKrHEqZa
Policymakers & advocates must see how the movement to grant every student rigorous literacy instruction & the movement to ensure students have access to culturally relevant & honest materials depend on one another - @William_Rodick in @edtrust's new blog: https://t.co/t9T2vfhyyf