Recommendations for Policymakers & School Personnel by Colleen Chemsak https://padlet.com/cchemsak1/4a1nb7jkewxlbmrs Steps towards addressing educational disparities en-us 2025-07-21 20:24:45 UTC 2025-07-22 22:33:55 UTC hello@padlet.com Remote learning success requires systemic solutions, not quick fixes cchemsak1 https://padlet.com/cchemsak1/4a1nb7jkewxlbmrs/wish/3525273416 2025-07-21 20:28:28 UTC https://padlet.com/cchemsak1/4a1nb7jkewxlbmrs/wish/3525273416 Each student needs their own device and access to reliable internet cchemsak1 https://padlet.com/cchemsak1/4a1nb7jkewxlbmrs/wish/3525273442 2025-07-21 20:28:37 UTC https://padlet.com/cchemsak1/4a1nb7jkewxlbmrs/wish/3525273442 Districts should offer supervised learning centers for families lacking home support cchemsak1 https://padlet.com/cchemsak1/4a1nb7jkewxlbmrs/wish/3525273507 2025-07-21 20:28:51 UTC https://padlet.com/cchemsak1/4a1nb7jkewxlbmrs/wish/3525273507 Schools must provide targeted interventions and specialized staff for vulnerable learners cchemsak1 https://padlet.com/cchemsak1/4a1nb7jkewxlbmrs/wish/3525273611 2025-07-21 20:29:15 UTC https://padlet.com/cchemsak1/4a1nb7jkewxlbmrs/wish/3525273611 Strong family-teacher collaboration is essential to support early literacy and reduce absenteeism cchemsak1 https://padlet.com/cchemsak1/4a1nb7jkewxlbmrs/wish/3525273656 2025-07-21 20:29:27 UTC https://padlet.com/cchemsak1/4a1nb7jkewxlbmrs/wish/3525273656 A return to pre-pandemic “normal” is insufficient; education systems must address the inequities that existed before COVID-19 through systemic, not isolated, solutions cchemsak1 https://padlet.com/cchemsak1/4a1nb7jkewxlbmrs/wish/3525273742 2025-07-21 20:29:49 UTC https://padlet.com/cchemsak1/4a1nb7jkewxlbmrs/wish/3525273742 Prioritize equity by implementing evidence-based practices, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and culturally responsive pedagogy cchemsak1 https://padlet.com/cchemsak1/4a1nb7jkewxlbmrs/wish/3525273777 2025-07-21 20:29:58 UTC https://padlet.com/cchemsak1/4a1nb7jkewxlbmrs/wish/3525273777 Invest in teacher development, school infrastructure, and equitable funding to support long-term improvement cchemsak1 https://padlet.com/cchemsak1/4a1nb7jkewxlbmrs/wish/3525273841 2025-07-21 20:30:13 UTC https://padlet.com/cchemsak1/4a1nb7jkewxlbmrs/wish/3525273841 Strengthen family engagement, parent education, and partnerships to build a supportive learning ecosystem cchemsak1 https://padlet.com/cchemsak1/4a1nb7jkewxlbmrs/wish/3525273889 2025-07-21 20:30:22 UTC https://padlet.com/cchemsak1/4a1nb7jkewxlbmrs/wish/3525273889 Ensure all students have access to devices, reliable internet, high-quality virtual instruction, and social-emotional supports that promote resilience and meet basic needs cchemsak1 https://padlet.com/cchemsak1/4a1nb7jkewxlbmrs/wish/3525273945 2025-07-21 20:30:35 UTC https://padlet.com/cchemsak1/4a1nb7jkewxlbmrs/wish/3525273945 Many college students are financially independent or caregivers, yet current policies often assume parental support cchemsak1 https://padlet.com/cchemsak1/4a1nb7jkewxlbmrs/wish/3525274021 2025-07-21 20:30:51 UTC https://padlet.com/cchemsak1/4a1nb7jkewxlbmrs/wish/3525274021 Adult undergraduates experience higher rates of food and housing insecurity, requiring more tailored institutional support cchemsak1 https://padlet.com/cchemsak1/4a1nb7jkewxlbmrs/wish/3525274103 2025-07-21 20:31:03 UTC https://padlet.com/cchemsak1/4a1nb7jkewxlbmrs/wish/3525274103 Colleges must address students' financial hardship, caregiving responsibilities, and mental health needs holistically cchemsak1 https://padlet.com/cchemsak1/4a1nb7jkewxlbmrs/wish/3525274133 2025-07-21 20:31:14 UTC https://padlet.com/cchemsak1/4a1nb7jkewxlbmrs/wish/3525274133 Needs-based surveys, transparent cost information, and proactive communication help identify and meet student needs cchemsak1 https://padlet.com/cchemsak1/4a1nb7jkewxlbmrs/wish/3525274161 2025-07-21 20:31:23 UTC https://padlet.com/cchemsak1/4a1nb7jkewxlbmrs/wish/3525274161 Equity-focused policies and advisor training ensure that support services reach the most vulnerable students effectively cchemsak1 https://padlet.com/cchemsak1/4a1nb7jkewxlbmrs/wish/3525274198 2025-07-21 20:31:33 UTC https://padlet.com/cchemsak1/4a1nb7jkewxlbmrs/wish/3525274198 *Question: From what we learned, what is one change you would make in your classroom/school to help bridge the gap of these exacerbated educational disparities?* cchemsak1 https://padlet.com/cchemsak1/4a1nb7jkewxlbmrs/wish/3526305865 2025-07-22 22:31:21 UTC https://padlet.com/cchemsak1/4a1nb7jkewxlbmrs/wish/3526305865 I would increase my level of support for students I see struggling that are from low-income homes. I have a few and I think it would improve overall classroom climate. cchemsak1 https://padlet.com/cchemsak1/4a1nb7jkewxlbmrs/wish/3526306087 2025-07-22 22:32:07 UTC https://padlet.com/cchemsak1/4a1nb7jkewxlbmrs/wish/3526306087 One thing I would do is try to meet the students where they are as they were out of school for such a long time there reading and comprehension skills have already shown signs of lacking cchemsak1 https://padlet.com/cchemsak1/4a1nb7jkewxlbmrs/wish/3526306172 2025-07-22 22:32:27 UTC https://padlet.com/cchemsak1/4a1nb7jkewxlbmrs/wish/3526306172 I would try to provide more hands-on activities so that students can interact better with others and not have to worry about using these technology tools which may hurt their ability to learn. cchemsak1 https://padlet.com/cchemsak1/4a1nb7jkewxlbmrs/wish/3526306539 2025-07-22 22:33:54 UTC https://padlet.com/cchemsak1/4a1nb7jkewxlbmrs/wish/3526306539