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This brief provides an overview of the education workforce shortage trends both nationally and in Region 2 states (Connecticut, New York, and Rhode Island). The brief also highlights examples of how Region 2 states are innovating to address these shortages and provides additional considerations for...
This report explains how Charter School Programs (CSP) State Entity (SE) grantees are using or proposed to use the TA set- aside portion of their CSP funds to provide technical assistance (TA) to subgrant applicants and charter school authorizers. This report also describes SE activities designed...
This study examines California's current governance and accountability structures for students with disabilities, aged 3 to 21, and shares recommendations regarding improvements.
WestEd led an independent randomized controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of the NGSS-designed Amplify Science Middle School (ASMS) curriculum with initial findings supporting the use of ASMS curriculum to improve student learning outcomes in physical science.
There is a need to design learning resources that allow a diverse range of students access to instructional content, including students with disabilities, dual-language learners, and socioeconomically disadvantaged students. Designers of digital and blended science-learning resources are...
The findings of this study suggest that education stakeholders might consider incorporating supports for positive academic mindsets and behaviors to more effectively prepare students for the transition to middle school and supporting them through the transition.