Heather Gomez-Bendaña

Overview

Commentary

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  The Compounding Effects of Racism: Q&A with James Anderson, Rachel Perera, and Heather Gomez-Bendaña

  RAND's James Anderson, Rachel Perera, and Heather Gomez-Bendaña are working to create an interactive tool that illustrates how the effects of bias compound over time. Their aim is to improve understanding of how seemingly small disparities can add up to create significant inequality.

  Sep 10, 2021

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  The American Rescue Plan Is a Chance to Support Students with Disabilities. Here Are Some Investments Worth Considering

  National surveys of K–12 teachers provide insight into challenges for effectively educating students with disabilities during the pandemic and beyond. Understanding these challenges can help identify important funding options to address gaps.

  May 5, 2021 The 74

Publications

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  Journal Article

  Pods in Action: Community Works

  This case study describes Community Works, a pandemic-era learning pod in New Orleans, LA. This case study is part of an effort by the Center for Reinventing Public Education to capture lessons learned from pandemic-era schooling.

  Jul 1, 2022

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  Journal Article

  Pods in Action: Neighborhood North

  This case study describes Neighborhood North, a pandemic-era learning pod in Beaver Falls, PA. This case study is part of an effort by the Center for Reinventing Public Education to capture lessons learned from pandemic-era schooling.

  Jul 1, 2022

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  Report

  For Secondary Teachers Educating Students with Disabilities, 2021 Was a New Year with an Old Story: Findings from the American Educator Panels

  The authors present national survey findings from secondary school principals and educators from the spring of the 2020–2021 school year, exploring educators' access to and use of supports for teaching students with disabilities.

  Mar 3, 2022

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  Report

  How Are Teachers Educating Students with Disabilities During the Pandemic?

  In this Data Note, researchers present findings on teaching students with disabilities during a pandemic by drawing on surveys administered via the RAND American Teacher Panel to a nationally representative sample of teachers in fall 2020.

  Apr 8, 2021