Book Banning, Curriculum Restrictions, and the Politicization of U.S. Schools ReportSep 19, 2022 Book Banning, Curriculum Restrictions, and the Politicization of U.S. Schools State and local officials’ efforts to undermine public education by playing politics with school curricula run against the interest of most American children and families. Sep 19, 2022 Akilah Alleyne
Lessons Learned From the Investing in Innovation Program ReportNov 5, 2019 Lessons Learned From the Investing in Innovation Program The i3 program’s support for the evaluation and growth of promising innovations should be part of increased investments in educational research and development. Nov 5, 2019 Neil Campbell, Abby Quirk
College Signing Days Reflect a Future Worth Celebrating ArticleApr 30, 2018 College Signing Days Reflect a Future Worth Celebrating Getting high school students to and through college requires K-12 school systems to invest more in comprehensive college preparation efforts. Apr 30, 2018 Sarah Shapiro, Neil Campbell
The Problem With Privatizing Public Education for Military Students ArticleMar 8, 2018 The Problem With Privatizing Public Education for Military Students Education savings accounts are another attempt to divert public funding into a voucher-like program. Mar 8, 2018 Sarah Shapiro, Neil Campbell
These States Are Leveraging Title II of ESSA to Modernize and Elevate the Teaching Profession ReportFeb 5, 2018 These States Are Leveraging Title II of ESSA to Modernize and Elevate the Teaching Profession This issue brief explains how 15 states are leveraging Title II, Part A of ESSA to modernize and elevate the teaching profession. Feb 5, 2018 Stephenie Johnson
Interactive: Nationwide Efforts to Elevate the Teaching Profession InteractiveFeb 5, 2018 Interactive: Nationwide Efforts to Elevate the Teaching Profession This interactive tool provides examples of programs and initiatives across the country working to modernize and elevate the teaching profession. Feb 5, 2018 Stephenie Johnson, Mathew Brady
Do ESSA Plans Show Promise for Improving Schools? ArticleFeb 2, 2018 Do ESSA Plans Show Promise for Improving Schools? The authority to change school governance may be a lever to turn around struggling schools. Feb 2, 2018 Samantha Batel
School Accountability in First-Round ESSA State Plans Fact SheetAug 4, 2017 School Accountability in First-Round ESSA State Plans Sixteen states and Washington, D.C., submitted plans to the Education Department for school accountability under ESSA. Aug 4, 2017 Samantha Batel, Laura Jimenez
Measuring Success: An Overview of New School Classification Indicators Under ESSA ReportAug 4, 2017 Measuring Success: An Overview of New School Classification Indicators Under ESSA States are using new indicators to measure and support student and school performance under the Every Student Succeeds Act. Aug 4, 2017 Samantha Batel
Learning Mindsets and Skills ReportJun 23, 2017 Learning Mindsets and Skills The Every Student Succeeds Act provides new opportunities for school leaders to cultivate students’ learning mindsets. Jun 23, 2017 Ulrich Boser, Perpetual Baffour
Increased Opt-In Rates Boost Confidence in Higher Student Achievement Rates ArticleMay 9, 2017 Increased Opt-In Rates Boost Confidence in Higher Student Achievement Rates As testing opt-out loses steam and students make large gains in reading and math, advocates of the Common Core State Standards have greater confidence that more students are achieving to higher standards. May 9, 2017 Laura Jimenez, Coleton Whitaker, Samantha Batel
Designing Accountability ReportMar 3, 2017 Designing Accountability The Center for American Progress models three school identification system designs to help states measure and rate school performance. Mar 3, 2017 Laura Jimenez, Scott Sargrad, Samantha Batel, 1 More Catherine Brown
A New Vision for School Accountability ReportMar 3, 2017 A New Vision for School Accountability This report presents a framework for school accountability systems that achieve college and career readiness for all students. Mar 3, 2017 Laura Jimenez, Scott Sargrad
Innovation in Accountability ReportDec 8, 2016 Innovation in Accountability The Every Student Succeeds Act gives states the opportunity to broaden their vision of accountability and create school classification systems using new measures of school quality or student success. Dec 8, 2016 Samantha Batel, Scott Sargrad, Laura Jimenez
7 Tenets for Sustainable School Turnaround ReportSep 13, 2016 7 Tenets for Sustainable School Turnaround CAP and ERS outline sustainable turnaround practices for state policymakers and recommend the appropriate roles for the federal government, states, districts, and schools to play in supporting successful turnaround efforts. Sep 13, 2016 Scott Sargrad, Samantha Batel, Karen Hawley Miles, 1 More Karen Baroody
7 Tenets to Sustain Successful School Turnaround Fact SheetSep 13, 2016 7 Tenets to Sustain Successful School Turnaround This fact sheet provides a guide for state policymakers to improve their most struggling schools. Sep 13, 2016 Scott Sargrad, Samantha Batel, Karen Hawley Miles, 1 More Karen Baroody
Better Evidence, Better Choices, Better Schools ReportAug 31, 2016 Better Evidence, Better Choices, Better Schools This report outlines eight key ways that states can help school districts make decisions based on evidence and improve their lowest-performing schools. Aug 31, 2016 Steve Fleischman, Caitlin Scott, Scott Sargrad
Explore the Data for ‘Making the Grade’ InteractiveMay 19, 2016 Explore the Data for ‘Making the Grade’ Learn about next-generation school accountability systems and explore which indicators states currently use to hold schools accountable. This report is designed to help states as they build new systems to comply with the Every Student Succeeds Act, which requires states to consider a broader range of measures for student and school success. May 19, 2016 Carmel Martin, Scott Sargrad, Samantha Batel
Making the Grade ReportMay 19, 2016 Making the Grade State accountability systems vary in complexity, and while the majority of states have surpassed the requirements of No Child Left Behind, nearly all states will need to make adjustments to comply fully with the Every Student Succeeds Act. May 19, 2016 Carmel Martin, Scott Sargrad, Samantha Batel
Strategies to Improve Low-Performing Schools Under the Every Student Succeeds Act ReportMar 2, 2016 Strategies to Improve Low-Performing Schools Under the Every Student Succeeds Act Three school districts implemented a suite of evidenced-based practices and realized impressive student achievement gains. Mar 2, 2016 Chelsea Straus, Tiffany D. Miller
4 Strategies for Districts to Successfully Implement Evidence-Based Practices Fact SheetMar 2, 2016 4 Strategies for Districts to Successfully Implement Evidence-Based Practices Three school districts implemented a suite of evidenced-based practices and realized student achievement gains in low-performing schools. Mar 2, 2016 Chelsea Straus, Tiffany D. Miller
Implementing the Every Student Succeeds Act ReportJan 29, 2016 Implementing the Every Student Succeeds Act States have an opportunity to use the new flexibility embedded in ESSA to develop stronger testing systems without the pressure of NCLB’s exclusive focus on summative tests. Jan 29, 2016 Catherine Brown, Ulrich Boser, Scott Sargrad, 1 More Max Marchitello