A new, real-world Israeli study shows the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is almost 90% effective at stopping COVID-19 transmission (not just symptoms) bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

A year into pandemic, far fewer young students are on target to learn how to read, tests show buff.ly/3pUA5ts

I mean this honestly, not critically: I hope every “Open Schools” movement is prepping to convert to an “Equitable Schools” movement once schools are fully open. The reopening issue will be over in 6-12 months, and we’ll need sustained parent advocacy of all stripes long after.

The pandemic has dimmed college prospects for students in need. #NACAC CEO Angel B. Pérez weighs in: “What we are really worried about, simply put, is: ‘Will we miss out on an entire generation of students going to college?’” USA TODAY The Hechinger Report usatoday.com/story/news/edu…

The pandemic year has been brutal for young people. And it's been much tougher in some places than others. Here's my latest for ProPublica, a story from a part of the country where the line between disruption and normalcy was drawn especially starkly. propublica.org/article/the-lo…

A University of Chicago study is offering hope that high school students struggling before and after the pandemic can start to catch up. wbez.org/stories/tutori…

Join us for a discussion about our move to remote learning and how it affects some more than others. #SGS x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Please watch @dyslexia_black talk about ways educators attributed a source for reading difficulties in an eye-opening survey. 0% blamed the curriculum, teachers, or principal 10% blamed the parents 100% blamed the child We need to talk about this. 💔 youtu.be/xhLUOj8clJ8

I feel seen.

What a loving, thoughtful and clear description of the experience of being supportive parents of a trans child. It resonated watching our dearest friends trace a similar path. #TransDayOfVisibility

New study confirms the experience of a second grader: "Last year, I didn't like reading because I didn't know how to do it. Now I like reading because I can."

“California is about to take a big step backward by setting up huge barriers for consumers to adopt solar power,” writes Arnold, a former governor of the state. nyti.ms/356je2j

We’ve spent 4 years making a film about early literacy and are thrilled / relieved / proud as heck to share the trailer. Retweet, share, send it to your kids’ principal, whatever you want. It’s time to get everyone talking about this #quietcrisis. youtube.com/watch?v=6lcfaG…

I was so moved to see Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed this afternoon. Like so many of you, I can’t help but feel a sense of pride—a sense of joy—to know that this deserving, accomplished Black woman will be a part of the highest court in the land.

Get a sneak peak at our podcast "Dreaming in Color," hosted by Darren Isom! Celebrate the genius of #SocialSector leaders of color through 6 candid conversations. Coming next week- subscribe now so you don't miss an episode: bspan.org/3NSbSAV bspan.org/3b6jUrd

The denial of EdSource’s request to release test score data comes at a time when educators are concerned about the pandemic’s impact on reading and math progress, especially in the early years. #caedu #edchat #capol #caleg edsource.org/2022/state-del…

CA refuses to release state assessment data from last year until (conveniently) after elections. How does this center students and the organizations trying to support them? Infuriating. edsource.org/2022/state-del…

The needs of our children should be at the center of every conversation about education. The Oakland REACH & CA Parent Power are pushing the Oakland Unified School District School Board to allow for parent involvement. When parents are involved, students win! This is urgent work.

PROOF POINTS: Third graders struggling the most to recover in reading after the pandemic. Having a current third grader myself and watching zoom kinder into 1st this is not at all surprising. hechingerreport.org/proof-points-t…

I’m thrilled by what we've accomplished at Silicon Schools Fund. And, I am driven by the immense needs that still exist. Leading on innovation in education, developing the schools & solutions we need & creating a more equitable future for our kids–this will be my focus as our new CEO.