Most of us agree that students experienced something extraordinary over the last two years. What we’re still trying to sort out is how to talk about it, and whether what we call it really matters. In this episode, we try to close the school year by reconciling the terms learning loss and learning recovery and what it all means in practice for students, teachers, and school leaders.
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Amanda Young is Principal at Education Imagine Academy, Wichita Public Schools’ virtual school program, The Academy has been selected as a Microsoft Showcase School for its vision and its commitment to educational transformation. EI Academy is the only school in Kansas and the first virtual program anywhere to earn the distinction. EI Academy joins an exclusive network of schools for innovative lessons with students and collaboration with teachers from around the world. Education Imagine Academy provides flexibility and choice for students to learn in an online and in-person environment. Project-based learning, real-world experiences and community projects, along with weekly 1:1 mentoring with teachers and staff to help guide students to be Future Ready. All students are provided a free device and internet service.