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…element with especially far-reaching implications: allowing higher education institutions to authorize new charter schools. In its latest Policy Note, Research for Action examines how this provision of Senate Bill 1085…
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…The research explores the links between teacher professional development, classroom instruction, and children’s literacy and language development during the early pre-school years. Pre-kindergarten education programs are increasingly expected to significantly…
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…schools, including key findings and insights from RFA’s recently published policy brief, “Community Schools in Practice: Research on Implementation and Impact.” Kate was joined by Otis Hackney, Chief Education Officer…
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Mayor Kenney’s first major policy announcement centered on plans to develop 25 community schools across Philadelphia, but the transition from school to comprehensive community hub requires a significant shift in…
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Dr. Rosemary Hughes, an experienced educational researcher with deep roots in Philadelphia public education, has been named Director of the Philadelphia Education Research Consortium (PERC). Hughes brings high-level research experience…
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…County Education Research project. RFA is a Pennsylvania-based research organization that uses research to drive improvements in educational opportunities for historically underserved children. For 25 years we have conducted research…
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…Leana Cabral, Siettah Parks, Kevin Burgess Youth as Our “Present Already”: Youth-Led Spaces at the Center of Advocacy, Research, Practice, and Design Fri, April 12, 4:55 to 6:25pm Philadelphia Marriott…
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Research for Action’s (RFA’s) evaluation of City Year Greater Philadelphia (CYGP) c during the 2011-12 school year represents the fourth consecutive year of RFA’s partnership with CYGP. The study found…
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…the Pittsburgh Public Schools to implement reforms. This brief includes implications for state policymakers, district leaders, and education stakeholders. content-module 1 View the Publication Download the Publication Visit Original Source…
