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Learning Renewal & Rebuilding
From Crisis to Recovery: The Education Impact of COVID-19
In partnership with The Chicago Public Education Fund, Advance Illinois discussed the anticipated impact of COVID-19 on Illinois students, implications and policy considerations, and legislative recovery approach and priorities alongside Representative Will Davis and Senator Andy Manar.
Published April 2020.
Education in a Pandemic: Learning from Illinois Students & Caregivers to Plan for the Road Ahead
This report highlights the testimonies of more than 120 students, parents, and caregivers from across Illinois as they share their experiences of remote, hybrid, and in-person learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings, coupled with specific suggestions from focus group participants, lend themselves to recommendations for state leaders planning for the learning recovery road ahead.
Published December 2020.
Spring 2020 Remote Learning District Plans
The pandemic caused by COVID-19 unexpectedly and suddenly forced districts to transition to remote learning in March 2020. To identify commonly-recognized best practices in remote learning, we examined nationally-recognized guidance from several states and districts.
Published June 2020.
Digital Divide in Illinois (July 2020)
The COVID-19 pandemic rushed schools to transition to remote and blended learning with little time to prepare. A major challenge to remote and blended learning is our students’ lack of access to digital infrastructure. We examine Illinois’ digital infrastructure.
Published July 2020.