Learning loss is real, but should it get our focus? Most educators and parents seem to agree that we must focus more on accelerating learning. Nonetheless, if you have questions about the concept of learning loss, here are three must-read resources to help you understand how other educators and policymakers view the subject.
This EdWeek article by Larry Ferlazzo covers how students respond to adults’ fixation on “Learning Loss”. In this article, students reflect on what they lost, but also what they gained.
Colorado Department of Education Learning Loss Recovery Strategy Guide
This guide allows you to see what other states are doing, or if you live in Colorado, what your state is doing for learning loss.
Key takeaways from this article are not to focus on “Learning Loss”. Instead, let’s focus on practical steps to accelerate the student’s learning.
