Jazmin Isaacs
Research Analyst

Jazmin Isaacs’s research interests include quantitative and qualitative examination of the continued impact of COVID-19 on early learners, as well as the effectiveness of various recovery efforts. She received an MS in education from the University of Oxford.
Publications by Jazmin Isaacs


Effective summer programs: Practical guidance for district leaders
This report dives into the research on summer programs, their implementation and design, as well as the efficacy of those programs for literacy, math, and social-emotional learning (SEL) outcomes. It also provides recommendations for district leaders to use as a framework for planning and implementing effective summer programming.
By: Miles Davison, Jazmin Isaacs, Sofia Postell, Michael Gaddis, PhD, Ayesha K. Hashim, Susan Kowalski, Karyn Lewis
Topics: COVID-19 & schools, Growth, Guidance, Seasonal learning patterns & summer loss


High dosage tutoring for academically at-risk students
This brief provides a review of the research on high dosage tutoring as an intervention strategy for supporting at-risk students. It highlights the benefits and the non-negotiable factors for effective implementation and usage.
By: Miles Davison, Sofia Postell, Jazmin Isaacs, Ayesha K. Hashim
Topics: COVID-19 & schools, Equity, Growth, Informing instruction


Technical appendix: 2022-23 achievement data reveal stalled progress toward pandemic recovery
The purpose of this technical appendix is to share more detailed results and describe the sample and methods used in the research in Education’s long COVID: 2022-23 achievement data reveal stalled progress toward pandemic recovery report.
By: Karyn Lewis, Megan Kuhfeld, Jazmin Isaacs
Topics: COVID-19 & schools, Equity