Posted on 04.30.2021
“Raise the bar” — English learners in Colorado thrive under high expectations
WestEd helped a Colorado district launch a Master Plan for English Learner Success, which is giving every student access to rigorous academic content, along with the language supports and scaffolds they need to succeed.
Posted on 03.15.2021
Thinking Like a Scientist: What Educators Can Learn From a Six-Year NGSS Initiative
The recently completed Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Early Implementers Initiative built districts’ capacity to implement the NGSS in grades K–8 and make science a core subject.
Posted on 02.24.2021
Shedding Light on the Experiences of LGBTQ Students: Sobering Data and Reasons for Hope
A major new study sheds light on the experiences of LGBTQ students in secondary schools — revealing both disheartening findings and glimmers of hope.
Additional R&D Alert Articles
Posted on 12.11.2020
Improving Education for English Learners: Q&A with Aída Walqui
Posted on 10.09.2020
Addressing Challenging Behavior in Challenging Times: Empowering Early Childhood Educators Through Reflective Practice
Posted on 08.05.2020
Learning Better Together: Tribal Colleges See Increased Success with Carnegie Math Pathways
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