During the pandemic's virtual 2020-21 school year in DC, EmpowerK12 expanded our Teach Bold networks (formerly called Educator Improvement Science Networks) to help support educators navigating the distance learning process and trying to improve outcomes for students with disabilities in these challenging times. This report provides an overview of improvement science, our approach to helping teachers turn data into action, and lessons learned from Teach Bold teachers during the first quarter of distance learning.
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