We must continually collect and analyze student achievement data to ensure we are truly closing learning and achievement gaps for all students across the state
Patricia Morgan
In recent days, Gov. Phil Murphy and acting Commissioner Angelica Allen-McMillan announced a comprehensive plan called “The Road Forward,” an initiative intended to mitigate challenges for students, educators and school districts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. At the centerpiece of this plan, the state is disbursing about $1.2 billion in new federal stimulus resources to districts to address learning gaps. This is a significant infusion of funding that can be used in impactful ways to substantially help students. It is imperative that the state not only provide meaningful guidance on the best and most effective ways to deploy these funds but also be committed to supporting ongoing measurement of student academic progress.