Category Archives: 2020-2016

Results from a Two-Year Study of the Effects of Extended Learning Opportunities on Student Outcomes in New Hampshire

Results from a Two-Year Study of the Effects of Extended Learning Opportunities on Student Outcomes in New Hampshire Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page November 10, 2016   RESEARCH FOR ACTION New Hampshire has become a leader in extended learning opportunities, an innovative approach to learning developed through workplace apprenticeships, online courses, independent studies,…

Education Indicators for Maine 2016

Education Indicators for Maine 2016 Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page October 28, 2016   EDUCATE MAINE This is the fourth installment of an annual report by Educate Maine, developed to explore and understand Maine’s entire education system beginning in early childhood and continuing throughout adulthood. Using ten critical indicators around access, participation, and…

Under the Hood Appendices

Under the Hood Appendices Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page July, 2016   AIR’s Survey of Educational Policies and Practices Study of Competency-based Education Teacher Survey

Looking Under The Hood Of Competency-Based Education

Looking Under The Hood Of Competency-Based Education Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page June 29, 2016   AMERICAN INSTITUTES FOR RESEARCH Competency-based education (CBE), an instructional approach that emphasizes what students learn and master rather than how much time they spend in school, is gaining popularity nationwide. CBE environments provide students with personalized learning,…

Seizing the Moment: Realizing the Promise of Student-Centered Learning

Seizing the Moment: Realizing the Promise of Student-Centered Learning Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page May 24, 2016   OUR PIECE OF THE PIE A growing body of evidence points to the efficacy of student-centered approaches in closing achievement gaps while also raising the bar for all students. This research, combined with the advent…

A Qualitative Study of Student-Centered Learning Practices in New England High Schools

Supporting Youth Organizing: A Tale of Unexpected Insights Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page April 28, 2016   GABRIEL REIF, M.ED., GRETA SHULTZ, ED.D. AND STEVEN ELLIS, M.P.A. What exactly does student-centered learning look like in New England schools? This paper offers a comprehensive analysis of student-centered approaches in 12 schools across the region,…

Student-Centered Learning Opportunities For Adolescent English Learners In Flipped Classrooms

Student-Centered Learning Opportunities For Adolescent English Learners In Flipped Classrooms Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page April 19, 2016   AVARY CARHILL-POZA, PH.D. AND PANAYOTA GOUNARI, PH.D. As schools look to raise standards and close achievement gaps, they need effective strategies for serving English language learners, the fastest-growing segment of the school-age population who…