Research & Evaluation
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Evaluation of ST Math in the Los Angeles Unified School District
This report presents the results of an independent evaluation of the effects of ST Math implementation in the Los Angeles Unified School District in grades 2 through 5.
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Core to College Evaluation: Placing College Students in Courses for Credit
Core to College, a three-year, multi-state initiative funded by the Lumina Foundation, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and the Carnegie Corporation of New York, is designed to promote collaboration among K–12 and higher education systems in the implementation of the Common Core State Standards and aligned assessments. This report examines the Core to College states' current course placement policies and practices.
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Core to College Evaluation: Building Bridges through Stakeholder Outreach and Engagement
Core to College, a three-year, multi-state initiative funded by the Lumina Foundation, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and the Carnegie Corporation of New York, is designed to promote collaboration among K–12 and higher education systems in the implementation of the Common Core State Standards and aligned assessments. This evaluation report examines strategies that support stakeholder engagement among the initial 10 states participating in the Core to College Initiative.
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A Climate for Academic Success: How School Climate Distinguishes Schools That Are Beating the Achievement Odds (Full Report)
This report describes a study that examines what makes successful schools different from other schools. The study adds to the growing body of evidence suggesting that school climate is an important factor for school success.
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Understanding Formative Assessment: Insights from Learning Theory and Measurement Theory
Formative assessment can yield real-time information about if and how students are learning—and what might be impeding their progress. Insights gained from ongoing assessment can help teachers shape instruction and guide student efforts.
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Professional Development on Formative Assessment: Insights From Research and Practice
Formative assessment is a key component in next-generation assessment systems. This paper, authored by former WestEd researcher Elise Trumbull and WestEd's Nancy Gerzon, outlines how different programs and studies have responded to educators' need for professional development on formative assessment.
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A Systematic Review of the Evidence of the Impact of Eliminating School User Fees in Low-Income Developing Countries
How does eliminating fees for primary and secondary school affect education outcomes in low-income developing countries? This report presents findings from a systematic review of related research.
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PBS KIDS Mathematics Transmedia Suites in Preschool Homes: A Report to the CPB-PBS Ready To Learn Initiative
Can online games really be educational, especially for preschoolers? Yes, according to a recent WestEd study, which shows that both preschoolers and their parents alike benefit from playing online games together.
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Interventions in Developing Nations for Improving Primary and Secondary School Enrollment of Children: A Systematic Review
What does it take to get children into school and keep them there? Learn the effects of intervention programs designed to increase school enrollment in developing nations.
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College Bound in Middle School and High School?: How Math Course Sequences Matter
This study explores the connection between mathematics achievement in middle school and high school to better understand the degree to which students stay on the path toward postsecondary STEM study and, if students veer off the trajectory, to better understand when and why.
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Scared Straight and Other Juvenile Awareness Programs for Preventing Juvenile Delinquency: A Systematic Review
Systematic review results show that "Scared Straight" and similar programs for juvenile delinquents and children at risk for becoming delinquent fail to deter crime.
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Evaluation of The Electric Company Summer Learning Program
Thirty years ago, The Electric Company (TEC) television show won the hearts of children because it made learning fun. Read on to learn how a reinvention of the classic 70s show continues to show children that learning can be fun, thereby creating better academic outcomes.
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Effective District Planning and the Required Local Educational Agency Plan (LEAP): Insights from Successful Districts
What are the key features of school district improvement plans leading to increased student achievement? Find out in this free report produced by the California Comprehensive Center at WestEd.
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How California’s Local Education Agencies Evaluate Teachers and Principals
Teachers and principals alike play key roles in improving education. That's why it's crucial for school districts to have in place effective systems for evaluating their performance. How do districts in California fare? Read this brief, which analyzes data from a survey taken by more than 90 percent of the state's local education agencies.
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The Characteristics and Experiences of Beginning Teachers in Seven Northeast and Islands Region States and Nationally
Do characteristics and experiences of beginning public school teachers on the East Coast differ from beginning teachers nationwide? Find out in this report.
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