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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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…made progress on creating policy environments conducive to increasing attainment, and state leaders have committed to closing attainment gaps for African-American, Hispanic, and Native American students. By supporting institutional exemplars…
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Research for Action (RFA), in partnership with the Council for Professional Recognition, undertook a comprehensive mixed-methods study to assess the feasibility of implementing a national competency-based lead teacher certification system…
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…policy practice in the field of public policy and higher education.” Click here to read Dr. David Tandberg’s introductory remarks honoring Shaw during the awards ceremony, and here to…
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…to design and measure effective strategies. She has a strong foundation in systems thinking, emphasizing culturally responsive and community-led approaches to address complex inequities. She now leads RFA’s portfolio of…
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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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…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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…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…
