WestEd: New Releases

Narrowing the Achievement Gap

Perspectives and Strategies for Challenging Times

Edited by: Thomas Timar, Julie Maxwell-Jolly

"[T]his incisive book offers promising and realistic measures for helping children who are poor and often racially and linguistically isolated. The authors provide a thoughtful set of alternatives to failed federal policies that have not and cannot address the pernicious achievement gaps that endanger our democracy."
— David C. Berliner, Regents' Professor Emeritus, Arizona State University more >

Discounted Price: $23.96
Originally: $29.95 | Format: Trade Paper | Copyright: 2012
ISBN: 978-1-61250-123-9 | Order #: HEP-12-01

Career Technical Education Pathways Initiative Fifth Annual Technical Report

Produced by: WestEd, California Department of Education, California Community Colleges

How can we prepare students for a successful career in the 21st Century California workforce? Find out in this annual report, highlighting the Career Technical Education Pathways Initiative's progress in 20010/11. more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2011

Building a Research Agenda to Improve Education Outcomes for Children and Youth in Foster Care

What the Experts Say

By: BethAnn Berliner, Nicole Lezin

How can we ensure children and youth in the foster care system receive the quality schooling they need? This Policy Perspectives paper makes the case for developing a research base that educators and institutions can draw on when creating and implementing education strategies specifically for children and youth in foster care — a first step toward creating a brighter and successful future for foster kids. more >

Format: Print | Copyright: 2012
Order #: PP-12-01

REL West Research Digest: December 2011

Produced by: REL West

This issue of the REL West Research Digest highlights evaluation's key role in developing school leaders. more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2011

How Can Simulations Be Components of Balanced State Science Assessment Systems?

By: Edys Quellmalz, Matt Silberglitt, Michael Timms

Simulations are signaling a new era in science assessment. This brief explains why and recommends two models that policymakers may consider incorporating into state science assessment systems. more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2011

Making the Move: Transition Strategies at California Schools with High Graduation Rates

By: Tom Parrish, Lindsay Poland, Melissa Arellanes, Jessica Ernandes, Jason Viloria

How do we make sure students graduate from high school and are ready for college and career? This report looks at high schools with successful graduation rates for answers. more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2011

A Ticket for Success: Best Practices

Produced by: National Association of Elementary School Principals

This Principal magazine article helps education leaders navigate the robust Doing What Works website and find solutions to school improvement in just three clicks. more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2011

Career Technical Education Pathways Initiative 2010-2011 Annual Report

Produced by: WestEd, California Department of Education, California Community Colleges

How can we help students prepare for successful careers in the 21st century? Find out in this free report, summarizing the most recent progress and impact of California's Career Technical Education (CTE) Pathways Initiative. more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2011

The Status of the Teaching Profession 2011 (Summary Report)

By: Andy Plattner

This 13th annual report on the California teacher workforce takes an extended look at principals in our Golden State and their vital role in supporting teacher effectiveness. more >

Discounted Price: $7.46
Originally: $9.95 | Format: Print | Copyright: 2011
Order #: CFTL-11-03

The Status of the Teaching Profession 2011 (Full Report)

By: Jennifer Bland, David Sherer, Roneeta Guha , Katrina Woodworth, Patrick M. Shields, Juliet Tiffany-Morales, Ashley Campbell

This 13th annual report on the California teacher workforce takes an extended look at principals in the Golden State and their vital role in supporting teacher effectiveness. more >

Discounted Price: $18.71
Originally: $24.95 | Format: Print | Copyright: 2011
Order #: CFTL-11-04

Research-Based Practices for Secondary Schools

Professional Development, Six One- to Three-Hour Modules

Produced by: WestEd for the U.S. Department of Education

This "one-stop" package contains all the materials you need to conduct six topic-specific workshops on implementing research-based practices in secondary schools. more >

R&D Alert® Vol. 12, No. 3

This edition of the award-winning R&D Alert® highlights current issues affecting schools, communities, and human development professionals throughout the United States. Read about our work in literacy, supporting school principals, and early childhood intervention. more >

REL West Research Digest: October 2011

Produced by: REL West

Are your high school students prepared for college work? This issue of the REL West Research Digest describes what one Nevada school district, in partnership with the Regional Educational Laboratory West (REL West), learned. more >

Comparing Achievement Trends in Reading and Math Across Arizona Public School Student Subgroups

By: Eric W. Crane, Min Huang, Vanessa X. Barrat

What percentage of Arizona public school students is proficient in reading and math? How does the percentage differ by student subgroup and school level? And what are the results when only charter schools are examined? Find out in this REL West research brief. more >

Format: PDF

High Hopes — Few Opportunities (Full Report)

The Status of Elementary Science Education in California

By: Rena Dorph, Patrick M. Shields, Juliet Tiffany-Morales, Ardice Hartry, Teresa McCaffrey

This research report finds that students have little access to high-quality science education in California elementary schools. But there is hope for educators and policymakers to turn around this urgent issue. more >