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As deputy chief of academics at Tulsa Public Schools in Oklahoma, Danielle Neves has seen the challenges of distance learning firsthand. And while there are plenty of concerns over academic skills, âI think our students have gained a lot of other things,â she says. âTheyâve learned a different kind of resilience in this year.â
To illustrate, Ms. Neves points to examples of student growth in independence and technology skills. Sheâs also seen more social engagement from students over the countryâs reckoning with racism.
Why We Wrote This
Amid concerns about learning loss during the pandemic, there are also learning gains. We looked at how students are making academic progress and developing crucial life skills, including resilience and hope.