Charles Harding

Last October, the 2022 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) results were released. Across the nation, educators took a collective pause as we all contemplated the sharp declines in reading and math compared to the 2019 assessment, the year before the COVID-19 pandemic erupted. In this blog post, Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) Appalachia reviews the 2022 NAEP results and shares research-based resources to help teachers accelerate students' learning in reading and math.

Supporting our teachers has never been more crucial. Pandemic-related strains, burnout, and soaring costs of living have led to increased resignations and retirement among teachers...