Putting New Performance Ratings to Use Teacher-evaluation systems can show which teachers have the biggest impact. How can we use those insights to improve learning for students?
Improving Student Perceptions in Baltimore Students’ perceptions of their teachers and schools matter, but how can we tell what they think and use that data to improve?
Looking for Early Warning Signs in Los Angeles High Schools A test for 9th graders was used to identify which students would need extra help. But was it correctly identifying them?
Designing a New Teacher Evaluation System in Albuquerque What does it take to build trusted new teacher evaluation systems?
Summer Melt Too many high-school graduates get accepted to college but never enroll. How can we change that?
New Tests, New Questions New teacher evaluations include state test scores, raising questions about fairness for teachers in non-tested grades and subjects. What happens when teachers create those assessments?
Improving CTE Policy in New York For career and technical education programs, success is measured by the number of students employed after graduation. Is that the right goal?
Staying On Track and On Time for Graduation in New Jersey As far back as elementary school, some students are already less likely to graduate high school on time. How can we keep them on track?
Charting a Course for School Turnarounds in Boston Public Schools A group of “turnaround” schools in Boston needed goals and a plan to improve—fast. Their SDP fellow put the data to work. Read more about Charting a Course for School Turnarounds in Boston Public Schools
Proving the Power of Early Testing Early reading skills are a key predictor of student success. How can we tell whether very young children are on track?
Keeping Pace with Early Expectations Early reading skills are a key predictor of student success. How can we tell whether very young children are on track?
Fact-Checking Criticism for Charters in Atlanta Critics say it’s unfair to compare charters to traditional public schools nearby, because they don’t serve the same students. Is that true?