Principal Perceptions of the Distance Learning Transition During the Pandemic. Issue 3 (May 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: DeMatthews, David; Reyes, Pedro; Solis Rodriguez, Janet; Knight, David
• Is Part Of: Educational policy. Volume 37:Issue 3(2023)
• Page Start: 653
• Page End: 675
• Publication Date: 2023-05
• Subjects: educational equity -- COVID-19 -- principals; Education and state -- United States -- Periodicals; Education -- Periodicals; 379.2
• DOI: 10.1177/08959048211049421
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0895-9048

Abstract

Drawing on data from the RAND American School Leader Panel 2020 COVID-19 Distance Learning Surveys, we analyze principal perceptions of school preparedness for distance learning with a specific focus on how different school types (e.g., rural, urban, and suburban) and student groups (e.g., students with mild disabilities, English learner students) were impacted by rapid school closure. These findings have important implications for how state education agencies, policymakers, and districts plan to address the growth of opportunity gaps among student groups. In addition, findings have important implications for education leadership and policy researchers seeking to design and implement studies to inform next generation policy and practice.