| The Research Alliance for New York City Schools |
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New: Exploring the Evidence on Virtual and Blended Learning
Beginning on March 16, New York City’s 1.1. million children transitioned to remote learning. This has prompted important questions about effective strategies for remote instruction. What does the research say about online learning for different types of students? About blended strategies that combine virtual learning with in-class instruction? About particular tools and technology-based education programs? |
| | | To begin to address these questions, the Research Alliance has compiled a brief overview of research and practical guidance on strategies to implement remote or blended instruction. This evolving document includes links to a variety of resources and reports on specific strategies and programs. While our summary is by no means a complete review of the research literature on remote and blended learning, we hope it can inform planning and the continued assessment of what has worked, what has not worked, for whom, and under what conditions. In the event that NYC schools need to phase in the reopening of physical classrooms in the 2020-2021 school year, we hope this information provides useful guidance about how to organize blended instruction.
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| Understanding and Supporting Student Needs During COVID-19The Research Alliance is working with #DegreesNYC and the Student Success Network to better understand the impact of COVID-19 on various aspects of NYC students’ lives. For more information, please join our webinar on June 5 at 9:30 a.m., where we will discuss the ongoing development of a COVID-19 Resource Guide and a common youth survey tool designed to learn more about students’ needs and the effects of COVID-19 on young people and their families. |
| The Research Alliance in the News
- "Ideas to power next school year in NYC: How can we use and improve remote learning?," Chalkbeat, (May 25, 2020).
- "NYC expands antibody testing but still needs a plan for school communities, de Blasio says," Chalkbeat, (May 7, 2020).
- "As wealthy parents relocate students from public schools in West Harlem, districts are left vulnerable to COVID-19 budget cuts," Columbia Spectator, (April 21, 2020).
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The Research Alliance for New York City Schools is a nonpartisan research center housed at the New York University Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. The Research Alliance conducts rigorous studies on topics that matter to the city’s public schools. The organization strives to advance equity and excellence in education by providing evidence about policies and practices that promote students' development and academic success.
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