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National Education Nonprofit, Research for Action, Announces New Executive Director October 2021 Philadelphia, Pa. – The Board of Directors of Research for Action (RFA)—a national nonprofit education research organization based…
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There is great enthusiasm in Philadelphia and in districts across the country now for ‘data driven decision-making’ – using the information from assessments of student learning to guide plans for…
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…who contributed to this project, including Kate Callahan, Anna Shaw-Amoah, Mary Eddins, Dae Kim and Samantha Slade. content-module https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5MXn45Gi88 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5MXn45Gi88 1 View the Publication Download the Publication Watch the Video…
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The Common Assignment Study (CAS) is a research project designed to shed light on the progress and outcomes of the initiative. RFA’s research focuses on providing formative feedback on unit…
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In this second report on implementation of the Common Assignment Study (CAS), RFA’s research focuses on providing formative feedback on unit implementation; teacher collaboration; the status of context and conditions…
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…implemented the school district’s highly prescriptive approach to curriculum and instruction, using a Managed Instruction System, it struggled to maintain its progressive educational philosophy and ‘best’ practices. The school’s pedagogical…
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…placement and diagnostic testing. It is a companion piece to From Policy to Practice: Tracing the Development and Implementation of Placement and Diagnostic Assessments across States, Systems, and Community Colleges–Analysis…
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In this analytic essay, we argue for research on school reform that positions students at the center of policy and propose directions for future investigation. To date, research on high…
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…‘I’m already doing that.’ The report also examines how new assessment mechanisms, including the SAT-9, affected classroom instruction. An examination of standards implementation in Philadelphia public schools as part of…
