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Our team leveraged our diverse educational backgrounds and work experience to bring a unique perspective to this case competition

Team 5 | Education Design Challenge

Yale MBA ‘23

Columbia BS ‘20

Current Interests

Higher Education

Behavioral Finance

Cameron

Prerak

Yale MD/MBA ‘22

UC Berkeley BA ‘16

Current Interests:

YouTube Educator

Podcaster

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Table of Contents

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Executive summary	4
Education Landscape in Palo Alto	6
Strategic Opportunities	7
Recommendations	8
Economic Value Analysis	9

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Executive Summary

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The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically altered the realm of education. This leads to a level chronic absenteeism among students as they struggle to adjust to the virtual learning environment, which leads to an inability to educate effectively and reach current educational goals.

KEY QUESTION

TARGET AREAS

The past year has demonstrated a rapid shift in the American education system.

This decentralization of education will dramatically alter the experience for teachers, students, parents, and administrators.

OVERVIEW

Given the events of 2020-2021, what is the best course of action for the Ravenswood City School District?

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Executive Summary

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RECOMMENDATIONS

Classroom instruction is three days in a row and utilized for: questions related to digital content, group problem solving, and socialization.
Studies show these to be most effective for in-person teaching.

Social distancing measures should be followed, as per CDC guidelines (point-based, teams)
Masks will likely need to be worn, but should be gamified (point-based, teams)

Invest in technology for all students, to promote optimal remote learning (+NPV over the year)
Digital learning should include a combination of: pre-recorded lectures, relevant pre-made materials (Khan Academy).

Pfizer has recently applied for EUA for pediatric vaccines, which will facilitate vaccinations.
Very low sensitivity for sending children home.
3 days in person, 2 days virtual (point-based, individual for attendance)

Executive Summary	Education Landscape in Palo Alto	Strategic Opportunities	Recommendations for Future

Individual Health (Gamification)

Community Health (Gamification)

Digital Learning

Classroom Learning

The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically altered the realm of education. This has caused chronic absenteeism among students as they struggle to adjust to the virtual learning environment, which has led to an inability to educate effectively and reach current educational goals.

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Educational Landscape (General and specific to East Palo Alto)

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Most Students Fell Behind in the Pandemic, but Students of Color Fared Much Worse

McKinsey Report 2020: https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/public-and-social-sector/our-insights/covid-19-and-learning-loss-disparities-grow-and-students-need-help#

s://www.mckinsey.com/industries/public-and-social-sector/our-insights/covid-19-and-learning-loss-disparities-grow-and-students-need-help#

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Despite being above average compared to the US, Ravenswood is significantly more disadvantaged compared to its neighboring peers

Executive Summary	Education Landscape in Palo Alto	Strategic Opportunities	Recommendations for Future

The poverty rate in East Palo Alto (12%) compared to surrounding peers (6%, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Los Altos).

65K

vs.

150K

61% vs. 10%

The percent of individuals who identify as Hispanic in East Palo Alto compared to neighboring cities.

The median household income in East Palo Alto compared to its peer cities.

704K

vs.

The median property value in East Palo Alto compared to its peer cities.

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Strategic Opportunities

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Impact on Ravenswood School District

Projected impact

Key Trend

With constraints placed on the amount of time that students spend in-person, this precious resource should have its value maximized
Far too much time in the current classroom is spent on lecturing, self-work, and passive forms of instruction that detract from available resources meant for socialization, interaction, and active engagement and participation
Utilizing remote learning centers for online lecturing and in-person classrooms for direct, active instruction will help ensure all student are effectively taught

The rapid shift to digital learning during the COVID-19 pandemic has laid the foundation for future remote learning and instruction
With cases still on the rise and decentralization of public works likely in both the short- and long-term, embracing of hybrid forms of teaching will be imperative
Demand for teachers and school support staff is increasing as the available supply of certified instructors diminishes, making distance learning an effective avenue for ensuring that students have active face-to-face communication

Rapid Pandemic Implementation of Hybrid or Digital Learning

Rise in Education Literature about the Use of Flipped Classrooms

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Key Recommendations for Ravenswood School District

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Public Health

Digital Learning

Active Learning

Approach	Actions	Feasibility	Impact
Reinvent the school day to comply with public health guidelines	Promote 3 days in-person schooling, with only 2 virtual days spent at a learning-hub such as the Boys and Girls Club	High	High
Embracing digital learning will provide a runway for student learning and student body growth	Provide a school issued Surface tablet to all students entering the school district ($649.99) Hire maintenance staff and use to promote distance education	Medium	High
Embrace the flipped classroom methodology to encourage active use of class time	Spend in-person learning on effective problem-solving and communication skills Utilize online learning for lectures, exams, and discussion forums	High	Medium

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Economic Value Creation Analysis of Tablet Initiative

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Discounted Cash Flow Analysis

Key Assumptions

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