This report seeks to understand how six middle school mathematics curricula vary along dimensions of high quality. We define high quality curricula as curricula that are aligned to state or national standards, useable, and supportive of culturally responsive instructional delivery.
This report uses administrator and teacher interview, student survey and focus group, and classroom observation data to explore student experiences in middle school math, teachers’ instructional practices to support a positive learning environment, and administrators’ visions for math instruction.
This report examines characteristics of six middle school math curricula and their relationship to teacher and student experiences; teachers’ engagement with professional learning; and teachers’ instructional adaptations of the curriculum.
Child support programs use enforcement tools to collect monetary support for custodial families from noncustodial parents. This study describes how six states use enforcement tools to collect child support from noncustodial parents.
This brief showcases how behavioral science can be used to boost call-in rates for surveys and increase our understanding of characteristics, experiences, and behaviors when administrative data sources don’t provide the kind of rich data we need.
Teacher induction programs are designed to support new teachers and reduce teacher turnover.
Teacher induction programs are designed to support new teachers and reduce teacher turnover.
Comprehensive teacher induction provides novice teachers with carefully selected and trained full-time mentors, as well as a curriculum of intensive and structured support.
This report on program implementation notes that most of the programs studied offer much more than "just say no."
Examines the effectiveness of paraprofessional home visitor services in strengthening outcomes for teenage parents receiving cash assistance through AFDC and participating in welfare-to-work programs.