In this episode, host Jason Willis welcomes WestEd Senior Research Associate Alex Jacobson to discuss how good decisions that lead to successful outcomes for students are, in part, contingent on the ways in which people make those decisions.
The pandemic has significantly impacted assessment and accountability systems. Recently, WestEd’s experts met to discuss lessons learned from the pandemic and implications for the future.
WestEd’s Elsa Billings and Aída Walqui explore the “zone of proximal development,” perhaps one of the most common and yet misunderstood terms in education.
Geared toward families of English Learners in grades PreK through 5, these accessible family and caregiver activities help children hone their language skills while engaging in everyday activities.
Colorado, Indiana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Vermont education leaders share the lessons they’ve learned while creating and implementing results-based accountability and support systems.
Substance use declined among California students during the pandemic, and remote learners reported lower levels of use compared to their counterparts who received in-person or hybrid instruction.