How to Track Down a Missing Student
Sky-high rates of absenteeism demand detective skills and a stacked Rolodex.
Leah Fabel
LA Johnson
Illustrator
The Fight to Keep English Learners From Falling Through the Cracks
COVID-19 has taken an unprecedented toll on English learners. Families, educators, and school leaders are giving their all to keep English learners on track through this unpredictable and challenging school year.
Jessica Fregni
Writer-Editor, One Day
Maria Burke
How to Tell Someone to Please Fix Their Mask
Sensitivity goes a long way, but don't be afraid to call for backup.
Paula Ann Solis
Creating A Path Toward Healing in the Classroom
How schools have adapted their social-emotional supports to help students cope with the emotional toll of the pandemic.
Laura Zingg
Editorial Project Manager, One Day Studio
Condemning Anti-Asian Violence Requires More Than Words
During this spike in anti-AAPI violence, it is not enough for aspiring allies to say “we see you” and “we hear you” anymore. These words must be accompanied by real solidarity and accountability.
Soukprida Phetmisy
Senior Managing Director, TFA's Asian American & Pacific Islander Alliances
Heather Aquino
The Unexpected Bright Side of Special Education During the Pandemic
Virtual schooling during the COVID-19 pandemic has allowed many students receiving special education services to thrive.
Kate Blanchard
Managing Director, TFA’s Learner Variability and Special Education Initiative
A Year of Pandemic Learning at One New Orleans-Area School
Everything changed for Laureate Academy Charter School when COVID-19 arrived. Here’s how the school community coped with a year of teaching, learning, and living through the pandemic.
Erik Jansen
Now Is the Time to Close the 'TechEdquity Gap' for Latinx Students
Millions of Latinx students are being denied access to a high-quality remote education during the pandemic.
José Antonio Tijerino
The Fire This Time: Educational Setbacks Could Cost Kids Their Future
We need nuanced policy solutions to address disproportionate learning loss in communities of color.
Manny Lamarre
To Reduce Absenteeism, Educators Focus on Relationships
Schools can't account for tens of thousands of students. For Black students in particular, this threatens to worsen gaps in opportunities and achievements.
Autumn Arnett