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Addressing the Pandemic’s Impact on K-12 Education
Curious about how the COVID-19 pandemic continues to shape K–12 education? This timely panel discussion from education experts explores the pandemic’s lasting impact and approaches to address it. Topics include elementary school absenteeism, high school course-taking patterns, college enrollment, and teacher preparation. Learn how school districts have responded and what these shifts mean for the future of education and student success.
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Moderator:
- Tom Smith, Dean, School of Education
Panelists:
- Michal Kurlaender, Chancellor’s Leadership Professor, School of Education
How COVID-19 Shaped College Enrollment - Margarita Jimenez-Silva, Professor, School of Education
Impact of COVID-19 on Teacher Preparation and Retention - Kevin Gee, Professor, School of Education
Elementary School Absenteeism and COVID-19 - Alexandria Hurtt, Research Fellow, School of Education
School District Responses to COVID-19 and Shifts in High School Course-taking - Garth Lewis, Yolo County Superintendent of Schools
Role of Cross-Sector Collaboration to Address Youth Mental Health
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Addressing the Pandemic’s Impact on K-12 Education