In a new study, researchers from the RAND Corporation examined the implementation and impacts of the New York City Community Schools Initiative, the largest program of its kind in the nation.
Understanding the Cost of College
The federal government requires all colleges participating in federal student aid programs to post a net price calculator on their official website. A recent study finds that they can provide incomplete, outdated or even misleading information.
College Bound: Examining the Impacts of Dual-Credit Courses
In the first study of its kind, researchers examined the impacts of dual-credit math coursework on a range of student outcomes, including college enrollment and course-taking behavior.
Study Questions Reliability of edTPA Performance Assessment System
Nearly 20 states use the edTPA performance assessment system to determine if pre-service teachers are ready for the classroom. A new study now raises questions about the reliability and validity of edTPA measurements.
Race, Gender and Implicit Teacher Bias
A new study of hundreds of K-12 math teachers finds that student “ability ratings” can change based on the race or gender of both the student and the teacher.
Gentrification and Declining Enrollment in Urban Neighborhood Schools
While many studies have examined the impact of gentrification on urban neighborhoods and housing, relatively few have examined its effects on local schools. A new study provides the first national evidence on patterns and relations of gentrification with respect to urban schooling.
The Influence of Executive Function on Elementary Reading Comprehension
Do skills like working memory and inhibitory control play a role in reading comprehension? A new study of more than 18,000 students examines the relationship between executive function and reading comprehension outcomes throughout elementary school.
Misplaced: The Accuracy and Limitations of College Readiness Indicators
More than half of all students enrolling in community college are placed into non-credit developmental education courses. A newly published statewide study, however, found that a significant percentage of Florida students had been misplaced.
Can Childcare Subsidies Influence Future Academic Performance?
Nearly 800,000 low-income families receive childcare subsidies through the federal Child Care Development Fund each month. A new study finds that those subsidies can play a role in a student’s academic performance throughout elementary school.
Coherence and Alignment: Examining Decades of Research into Systemic Education Reform
As part of our new Cornerstone Series, we look back at two articles that have helped change the way educators, policymakers, and researchers view systemic education reform efforts in the U.S.