From the Field

WEBINAR: The Future of State Standardized Testing

Statewide standardized testing has long been a cornerstone of public education, providing valuable insights into school performance and driving improvement.

Study: Many Remedial Students Can Handle Tougher Math

In the fall of 2019, four high schools in a San Francisco Bay Area district shook up many of their ninth grade math classes. Students had traditionally been…

Does Dual Enrollment Help More Students Complete College?

Dual enrollment is exploding. During the 2022-23 school year, nearly 2.5 million high school students took college classes, simultaneously earning high school…

Research Notes: A Surprising Relationship Between Schools and Juvenile Crime

Previous research has established that overall criminal activity peaks in the summer and declines in the winter. But researchers Todd R.

Research Notes: Does a Four-Day School Week Improve Teacher Retention?

Following the Covid-19 pandemic, many school districts have faced teacher shortages and budget shortfalls, prompting a growing number of districts to adopt a…

WEBINAR: Rhode Island’s Statewide Strategy for Addressing Chronic Absenteeism

Under the leadership of Governor Daniel McKee, the Rhode Island Department of Education has built a statewide coalition of mayors, business leaders…

Research Notes: The Impact of Pre-K3 Programs on Elementary Enrollments, Student Supports

A new study by researchers from the Urban Institute and the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia examined the impact of public pre-kindergarten for 3-year-olds…

Remedial Education is One Step on the Path to College Completion

Fifteen years ago, the Obama administration and philanthropic foundations encouraged more Americans to get a college degree. Remedial classes were a big barrier.