Better Math Teaching Network: Year 1 and 2 Summary and Year 1 Evaluation Download the BMTN Year 2 Full EvaluationDownload the BMTN Years 1 and 2 SummaryBack to Publications Page August 27, 2020 This collection of research reports focuses on the findings and data from the second year of the Better Math Teaching Network, including…
Racial Equity and Student-Centered Learning: Applying a Community-Informed Racial Equity Lens to Student-Centered Learning Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page December 2020 This report examines how racial equity strategies and student-centered learning practices could be integrated to combat racism and racial inequities in education. It delves into racial equity issues as described by community…
Measuring and Improving Student-Centered Learning Toolkit Download the Full PDFVisit the ToolkitBack to Publications Page June 2020 The Measuring and Improving Student-Centered Learning (MISCL) Toolkit is designed to help school practitioners or other stakeholders measure, understand and reflect upon the extent of student-centered learning (SCL) in high schools.
Student-Centered Assessment Network:Testing Change Ideas in Real Time Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page March 2020 This report summarizes the practices and findings of the pilot year of the Student-Centered Assessment Network (SCAN), which used real-time testing to determine effective and engaging classroom assessment practices for students. Data gathered through quality assessment can be…
Better Math Teaching Network: Lessons Learned from Year 2 Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page 2019 The Better Math Teaching Network (BMTN) is a networked improvement community of researchers, teachers, and instructional leaders from New England who use improvement science principles to increase the number of students who are actively and deeply engaged in…
Better Math Teaching Network: Lessons Learned from Year 3 Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page September 2019 The Better Math Teaching Network (BMTN) is a networked improvement community (NIC) of researchers, teachers, and instructional leaders from New England who use improvement science principles to increase the number of students who are actively and deeply…
Teaching and Learning with Technology in Linguistically Diverse Classrooms Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page August 2019 We know that English Learner (EL) students are an incredibly diverse group and that meeting their needs requires an understanding of how differences in teaching and learning styles affect their language and content learning in classrooms. This…
Student-Centered Learning Continuum Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page July 2019 The Nellie Mae team has been working hand in hand with teachers, school leaders, and researchers to develop a set of criteria that detail the characteristics of high-quality, student-centered learning in classrooms, schools, and districts — a Student-Centered Learning (SCL) Continuum. This tool…
Building Power: One Foundation’s Story of Funding Grassroots Organizing and Engagement Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page June 2019 In 2014, the Nellie Mae Education Foundation began funding three projects that together comprise the Grassroots Portfolio: Civic and Family Engagement, Community Organizing, and Amplifying Student Voice and Leadership. This work was part of…
The Better Math Teaching Network: Lessons Learned from the First Year Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page April 2018 AMERICAN INSTITUTES FOR RESEARCH Far too many students are disengaged in understanding algebra. Since Algebra I is the gatekeeper to advanced math and science coursework, this seriously limits their future educational and career opportunities. The Better…