Rodney Jordan
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Opinion | The Startling Evidence on Learning Loss Is In - The New York Times
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The neighborhood where a child grows up significantly affects his or her earnings at age 35, even when only looking at kids with low-income parents. https://t.co/Yygst38Q0C
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Norfolk has lost patience with its casino developer. My first for the Virginia Center for Investigative Journalism also links the casino and state funding for the city's storm risk plan.
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A scaled-down Norfolk waterfront casino proposal is facing choppy waters from city leaders who have lost patience with the much-delayed project. Norfolk City Council members in a recent closed...
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High quality preschool increases all children’s readiness & narrows the achievement gap 🖍️ Recent VKRP data shows that students from low-income families who attend public preschool are more ready for kindergarten? Learn more about the readiness gap: https://t.co/Kb1cwuR5Yt
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Hampton Roads grad offered $1 million in scholarships after sister challenged her to beat $700K – The Virginian-Pilot
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Trinitee Lindsey’s older sister, Mahogany, had been offered more than $700,000 in scholarships for college when she graduated a year ago and then challenged Trinitee to beat that. So Trinitee…
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Today on Juneteenth, watch @RightToReadFilm, a film addressing the greatest civil rights issue of our time and featuring @KJWinEducation. 95 Percent Group is proud to sponsor screenings throughout the country. Watch now: https://t.co/mRA0qoG1RF
#juneteenth #literacy
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Q: Does #NAEP Proficient mean students are performing at grade level? A: In short, no. ⬇️ More on what students should know and be able to do in order to reach NAEP Proficient: https://t.co/lksvGSoAsU…
#EdPolicy #EdChat
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ONE WEEK until you can watch The Right to Read for free on Juneteenth. Register now👇 https://t.co/OjqyFC2nTi
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‼️📢FREE VIRTUAL SCREENING OF THE RIGHT TO READ 📢‼️ In celebration of Juneteenth, join us online to watch The Right to Read for one day only. Monday, June 19, 2023 Virtual Free Register here: https://t.co/dG4GJNoYsV
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Community screening and conversation of @RightToReadFilm in @CityofVaBeach Host or find a screening in your community! @films_jenny @KJWinEducation
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Virginia Beach family featured in 'The Right to Read' social justice documentary @RightToReadFilm @KJWinEducation
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VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. (WAVY) – A Virginia Beach family is featured in the ‘The Right to Read’ documentary. The social justice film addresses the reading cri…
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Current research shows that when children have access to high quality early ed, it increases their readiness + narrows achievement gaps by half. The first 8 years build a foundation for a lifetime of learning – and VA's kids need our help. Learn more: https://t.co/BVjSfiU4ty
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NPR spotlights @StanfordEd Professor @seanfreardon and @HarvardCEPR Professor Tom Kane discussing new analyses on factors that impacted learning loss during the pandemic and how to think about recovery moving forward. Explore the data on the EOP website!
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New research paints the clearest picture yet of just how much learning students missed during the pandemic, and what it may take to help children in the hardest hit districts to make up ground.
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Geographic data reveals the pandemic exacerbated econ & racial educ inequality. In 2019, the typical student in the poorest 10% of districts scored 1.5 years behind the nat'l average – and almost 4 years behind students in the richest 10% of districts.
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Our goal is to help every child develop literacy, math + "the soft skills" in a high-quality educational environment – regardless of their zip code. We are working to arm families with tools to build a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Learn more: https://t.co/TNRUePR5VX
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Climate Change Gets Its Own Section in 2023 State of Black America Report https://t.co/YVhmNnmQPg via @WashInformer
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The special section accompanying the National Urban League’s 2023 State of Black America Report focused on pursuing a just transition to renewable energy.
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