Webinar
Transforming Education Through Covid-19 Recovery: Research Findings, Policy Recommendations, and Lessons from the Ground
07.30.21

Description
COVID-19 altered nearly every facet of education last year. Watch the webinar with a panelist of experts as they discuss new research from NWEA on the academic progress of students during the pandemic and implications for policies and practices aimed to support recovery and advance learning for historically underserved communities.
View webinarTopics: Education research
Products: MAP Growth
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