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What Educational Research Looked Like When Scores Were Rising: A Comparative Analysis of AERA Conference Programs, 2005–2014 and 2022–2025

A research brief that responds to a widely covered critique claiming educational research has become disconnected from classroom realities. Using an analysis of AERA conference programs across two distinct eras, the paper argues that, contrary to the critique, research addressing teacher-identified concerns has largely increased over time, not decreased.

Cover page of a WestEd report titled "What Educational Research Looked Like When Scores Were Rising: A Comparative Analysis of AERA Conference Programs, 2005–2014 and 2022–2025" by Sarah Quesen, April 2026.
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Carroll M. Johnston Academy Progress and Impact in 2024—25

This report examines the first-year progress and impact of the Carroll M. Johnston STEM Academy, a North Las Vegas middle school that reopened in August 2024 as a new magnet school after receiving Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP) funding from the U.S. Department of Education through Clark County School District.

Cover page of a WestEd report titled "Carroll M. Johnston STEM Academy: Progress and Impact in 2024–25," authored by Sara Allender, Jonathan Nakamoto, and Jason Snipes, March 2026.
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Burkholder Academy of Science Progress and Impact 2024—25

This resource examines the first-year progress and impact of the Burkholder Academy of Environmental Science, a Henderson, Nevada middle school that reopened in August 2024 as a new magnet school after receiving Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP) funding from the U.S. Department of Education through Clark County School District.

Cover page of a WestEd report titled "Burkholder Academy of Environmental Science: Progress and Impact in 2024–25," authored by Sara Allender, Jonathan Nakamoto, and Jason Snipes, March 2026.
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Connecticut Case Study: Academy of Computer Science and Engineering Middle School

Learn how a Connecticut magnet school reduced suspensions and built school belonging by embedding logical consequences and community repair into discipline practices in this WestEd case study.

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The Impact of NBA Math Hoops on Students’ Math Achievement: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Learn more about the impact of NBA Math Hoops on student math achievement through findings from a randomized controlled trial.

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How to Support STEM Teachers in Deploying Generative AI to Improve Teaching

Discover research-based strategies for GenAI adoption in STEM classrooms and learn from AmplifyGAIN case studies on how teachers use GenAI.

How to Support STEM Teachers in Deploying Generative AI to Improve Teaching
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Refining Statewide School Accountability Systems: Lessons From Innovative State Approaches Under ESSA

This report explores how states are expanding and refining school accountability systems beyond ESSA, highlighting innovative approaches and case studies that connect policy, practice, and improved student outcomes.

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Building Effective Assessment Systems Aligned With LEA Teaching and Learning Goals

Learn about the key elements of coherent and effective assessment systems and how local education agency (LEA) leaders can align these systems with their vision for teaching and learning.

WestEd's Leading Together 30-Minute Webinar Series: Building Effective Assessment Systems Aligned With LEA Teaching and Learning Goals
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Teacher Compensation Collection

Explore this collection of blogs and resources that discuss causes of teacher shortages, low pay, and compensation challenges in K-12 education, plus solutions to improve salaries and retention.

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Effective Assessment Systems That Support Positive Outcomes for Students With Disabilities

Explore how to design supportive, coherent, and effective assessment systems that support positive outcomes for students with disabilities. Learn more about evidence-based strategies and practical tools to ensure assessments are aligned with curricula, standards, and your district goals to drive meaningful learning for all learners. 

WestEd's Leading Together 30-Minute Webinar Series: Effective Assessment Systems That Support Positive Outcomes for Students with Disabilities