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Mark Duffy
Senior Research Associate mduffy@researchforaction.org 267-295-7781 2 Mark Duffy has worked in the field of education policy and practice research for two decades, focusing on both K-12 and postsecondary reform in…
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Early Literacy Instruction and Pre-K Curriculum in Philadelphia
…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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Advancing Racial Equity in Higher Education Attainment
…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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Assessing the Feasibility of a National Lead Teacher Certification for Early Childhood Educators
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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Executive Director Kate Shaw Wins National Award
…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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Research for Action Strengthens Leadership Team with New Appointments
…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 Appointed Director of PERC
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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Join Us at AERA 2024!
…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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RFA’s Kate Shaw Presents at the Philanthropy Network of Greater Philadelphia with Otis Hackney
…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…