Changes in School Climate During COVID-19 in a Sample of Pennsylvania Schools

The Pennsylvania Department of Education’s (PDE’s) Office for Safe Schools partnered with REL Mid-Atlantic to conduct a study using data from PDE’s school climate survey.

Stabilizing Subgroup Proficiency Results to Improve the Identification of Low-Performing Schools

Measurement error reduces the statistical reliability of the performance measures used to identify low-performing schools. Using data provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, the study team used Bayesian hierarchical modeling to improve the reliability of these measures and demonstrate the...

Impacts of Home Visits on Students in District of Columbia Public Schools

This study examined the impacts of structured relationship-building teacher home visits conducted in grades 1–5 as part of a family engagement program in the District of Columbia Public Schools.

Rate the Leader: A Different Perspective on Principal Evaluation

This infographic discusses the use of staff feedback in evaluating school leaders' performance based on evidence from teacher surveys.

Exploring the Potential Role of Staff Surveys in School Leader Evaluation

The Mid-Atlantic Regional Educational Laboratory partnered with the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) to explore the potential use of teacher surveys in school leader evaluation.

Understanding Teacher Turnover: Insights from the School District of Philadelphia (Infographic)

Teacher turnover is a widespread issue. High turnover rates may be costly to the district, disrupt operations, and lower student achievement.

SURVEY SAYS: School Climate Data Can Drive School Improvement

School climate data can drive school improvement. Learn about why school climate is important and how school climate can be measured.

What Are Effective School Leaders, and How Can States and Districts Develop Them? (Fact Sheet)

Given the central importance of school leadership, it’s important to ask what makes for an effective principal.

You're Hired! The Skills Employers Seek in New Hires

Summarizes peer-reviewed research, research conducted by regional and national industry representatives, and a convening of regional employers in western Pennsylvania to describe soft skills that employers look for in new hires.

Research Review: Impacts and Implementation of Blended Learning

Many school districts are interested in implementing blended learning but do not have evidence on its effects or information on how to implement it to reflect best practices.

What are Teacher Residency Programs?

The School District of Philadelphia began its teacher residency program in the 2016–2017 school year to attract teaching candidates of diverse backgrounds, improve teacher retention, and ultimately produce improved outcomes for students.

Measuring Principals' Effectiveness: Results from New Jersey's Principal Evaluation Pilot

New Jersey’s principal evaluation pilot, which took place in 14 diverse school districts in 2012/13, provides information on the extent to which measures to evaluate principals fairly and accurately differentiate principal performance.