"When I speak with districts in this moment, I encourage them to focus on giving students what they need to be successful going forward, rather than looking backward and concentrating on ‘learning loss.’ Our eyes should be on the horizon and making sure that every child has what they need to be academically and emotionally prepared for the upcoming school year. I can't stress that enough.”

“One of the best things teachers and tutors can do for students over the coming months is help them restore relationships and find joy in learning. Our content solutions can help with that, while maintaining alignment to standards. Newsela ELA, for example, makes it easy to target the standards students will need to be successful, while using high-interest, culturally relevant content as the vehicle.”

“The extended learning plans that are really inspiring to me are the ones that focus on recovering the relationships, confidence, and enthusiasm that students need after a tough school year. It’s amazing what students can do when educators prioritize making learning engaging and joyful as much as they prioritize rigor.”