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The Foundation's research contributes to greater understanding among educators, practitioners and policymakers of the change required to reshape our education system.

Revere High School

We support building a knowledge base by funding projects that help provide evidence of student-centered learning's success in achieveing the goal of providing every student with the skills and knowledge they need for the future.

Policy Barriers to School Improvement: What's Real and What's Imagined?

Are policy barriers to school improvement real or imagined?

Student-Centered Learning: City Arts and Technology High School

At City Arts and Technology High School in California, college readiness isn’t just a goal—it’s an expectation.

Download the report	Leadership in Action: Education, Prosperity, and Economic Competitiveness *New England Secondary School Consortium* June 2011 Across countries and time periods, education has been a universal gateway to greater prosperity, a stronger economy, and a better quality of life. Tags: College & Career Readiness, Governance & Finance, Policy, Youth Development
Download the report	Roadmap for Next-Generation State Accountability Systems *Council of Chief State School Officers* June 2011 This roadmap presents a vision for next-generation state accountability systems to support college and career readiness for all students. Tags: College & Career Readiness, Governance & Finance, Policy
Download the report	Leadership in Action: What are Real-World Learning Experiences? *New England Secondary School Consortium* June 2011 If we want to know what today’s students need to succeed, we should listen to those who will be preparing and employing them after they graduate. Tags: Assessment, College & Career Readiness
Download the report	Leadership in Action: What are Personalized Learning Pathways? *New England Secondary School Consortium* May 2011 Internships, technical programs, college courses, hands-on science, accelerated study—a new generation of high schools is redefining the learning experience.
Download the report	Leadership in Action: What is a Proficiency-Based Diploma? *New England Secondary School Consortium* May 2011 Some students leave high school knowing calculus, while others still struggle with basic math. How can we make sure every student graduates prepared? Tags: College & Career Readiness, Competency-Based Education, Learning Time
Download the report	Leadership in Action: What Should a 21st Century High School Look Like? *New England Secondary School Consortium* April 2011 Textbooks, chalkboards, and desks were the hallmarks of 20th century schooling. Today’s best schools are borderless community learning centers. Tags: 21st Century Skills, College & Career Readiness, Personalization
Download the report	Leadership in Action: What Can the World’s Best Schools Teach Us? *New England Secondary School Consortium* April 2011 National borders no longer define the knowledge and skills needed for success. Lessons from other countries are helping us more effectively prepare our students. Tags: Curriculum & Instruction, Governance & Finance, Policy, Teachers & School Leaders
Download the report	Leadership in Action: How Do Today's Students Learn? *New England Secondary School Consortium* March 2011 How can we use what we know about the way the brain works to inspire and engage students? Tags: College & Career Readiness, Curriculum & Instruction, Youth Development
Download the report	Leadership in Action: What Do Today’s Students Need to Know? *New England Secondary School Consortium* March 2011 Every day, the world is growing more complex and demanding. Today’s students need new skills that will equip them for success in the global economy. Tags: 21st Century Skills, College & Career Readiness, Curriculum & Instruction
Download the report	Pathways to Prosperity: Meeting the Challenge of Preparing Young Americans for the 21st Century *Robert B. Schwartz, Ronald F. Ferguson, and William C. Symonds* February 2011 Roughly half of all young Americans arrive in their mid-twenties without the skills or labor market credentials essential for success in today’s increasing demanding economy. Tags: College & Career Readiness, Equity
Download the report	Securing the Dream *Maria Idali Torres, et. al.* January 2011 This collection of reports tells the story of the continuing growth of the Latino population in Massachusetts, and offers policy recommendations aimed at improving educational opportunities and outcomes for this population. Tags: Equity, Governance & Finance, Policy
Download the report	The Strengths and Challenges of Community Organizing as an Education Reform Strategy: What the Research Says *Michelle Renee and Sara McAlister* January 2011 Community organizing for education reform has the potential to create equitable changes in schools and districts. Tags: Community Voice & Engagement
Download the report	When Success is the Only Option: Designing Competency-Based Pathways for Next Generation Learning *Chris Sturgis and Susan Patrick* November 2010 Competency-based education has the potential to re-engineer education systems so that failure is no longer an option for students. Tags: Competency-Based Education, Governance & Finance, Policy
Download the report	A New Era of Education Reform: Preparing All Students for Success in College, Career and Life *Jill Norton, Lisa Famularo, Michael Bennett, and Ivy Washington* October 2010 How are school and district leaders supporting the integration of 21st century skills into public education? Tags: 21st Century Skills, College & Career Readiness
Download the report	Massachusetts' Forgotten Middle Skills Jobs *Michelle Wilczynski* July 2010 Middle-skills jobs—those that require more than a high school diploma but less than a four-year degree—are critical to the state’s economic growth. Tags: Governance & Finance, Policy
Download the report	Disconnected Young Adults in New England *Ephraim Weisstein and Flora Traub* June 2010 Too many young adults, particularly those from ethnic minorities and lower socioeconomic groups, are leaving high school without the skills necessary to succeed in post-secondary education and the emerging workforce. Tags: College & Career Readiness, Equity, Policy
Download the report	Ready for the Future: The Role of Performance Assessments in Shaping Graduates' Academic, Professional, and Personal Lives *Laurie Gagnon* June 2010 How can performance assessments help high school students prepare for success in college and beyond? Through a series of interviews with Boston public school graduates, this study analyzes how performance assessment systems prepared students for future academic, professional, and personal endeavors. Tags: Assessment, College & Career Readiness
Download the report	Including Performance Assessments in Accountability Systems *Rosann Tung* January 2010 Performance assessments, often used for individual student evaluation, are effective measurements, but rarely incorporated into accountability systems at the district and state levels. Tags: Assessment, Finance & Governance
Download the report	Meaningful Linkages between Summer Programs, Schools, and Community Partners *B. McLaughlin and T.L. Phillips* November 2009 What do effective summer learning partnerships look like? This report offers guidance and examples for schools and communities looking to develop and manage successful summer learning partnerships. Tags: Community Voice & Engagement, Learning Time, Youth Development
Download the report	Beyond the School Yard: Pre-K Collaborations with Community-Based Partners *Albert Wat and Chrisanne Gayl* July 2009 Pre-K is proven to improve educational outcomes, but not all students have access to high-quality programs. Tags: Community Voice & Engagement, Equity, Governance & Finance, Policy

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