Evidence-Based, No-Cost Professional Learning: How Arizona Is Strengthening Literacy in K–5 Classrooms

Students with their teacher in the classroom

The Structured Literacy for Success initiative works to strengthen K–5 literacy in Arizona by supporting 300 teachers with coursework and coaching toward Arizona’s K–5 Literacy Endorsement.

Delta Academy’s middle school principal shares how their Nevada charter school achieved the largest single-year ELA gains in the school’s history.

In this Q&A, WestEd Senior Project Director Cathy Ringstaff answers district and school leaders’ questions about joining the NURTURES impact study—what it involves, how schools benefit, and how it works.

Questions We Answer: Ann Edwards and Brent Jackson

WestEd experts share principles for effective adult numeracy instruction—interactive lessons, relevant content, and strong relationships—to meet diverse learner goals.

Do Education Research Priorities Align With Classroom Needs? A Look at the Data with Sarah Quesen, Senior Director of Assessment, and Andy Latham, Vice President of Mobility and Measurement

Is education research aligned with classroom needs? WestEd experts analyze data to identify the topics researchers focus on and explore the factors that influence decision-making.

Teacher with student in the classroom working on writing excercise

As writing expectations evolve, learn how WestEd’s Formative Writing Framework helps schools strengthen instruction and improve student outcomes.