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R&D Alert ®

R&D Alert articles provide timely information on issues affecting schools and communities nationwide. Read about the latest research and insights from our work in education and healthy development.

Posted on 06.27.2019

Math in Common: How 10 California Districts Are Tackling the Common Core

Through a cross-district community of practice, Math in Common brought together 10 California districts to support each other in implementing the Common Core math standards.

Posted on 05.31.2019

Engaging Families to Boost Student Learning: Academic Parent-Teacher Teams in Georgia

To empower families to play a more informed and active role in their children’s education, Georgia is working to expand Academic Parent-Teacher Teams across the state.

Posted on 04.26.2019

Healthy U: How a New App Provides Sexual Health Education to Incarcerated Youth

Delivered through a tablet-based app, Healthy U is a first-of-its-kind teen pregnancy prevention program for young males in a juvenile justice environment.