Addressing Special Education Staffing Shortages: Strategies for Schools. Overview Brief #31

Authors: Elizabeth Bettini, Allison Gilmour, Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University, Results for America, EdResearch for Action, Wheelock Educational Policy Center (WEPC), American Institutes for Research (AIR)

Source: EdResearch for Action. 2024.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 13

Sponsoring Agency: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Descriptors: Special Education Teachers, Teacher Shortage, Elementary Secondary Education, Teacher Recruitment, Evidence Based Practice, Educational Strategies, Best Practices, School Role

Design Principles for Accelerating Student Learning with High-Impact Tutoring. Design Principles Brief #30: Academic Acceleration. Updated

Authors: Carly D. Robinson, Matthew A. Kraft, Susanna Loeb, Beth Schueler, Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University, Results for America, Stanford Center for Assessment, Learning and Equity (SCALE), EdResearch for Action

Source: EdResearch for Action. 2024.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 13

Sponsoring Agency: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Descriptors: Tutoring, Program Design, Program Implementation, Program Effectiveness, Evidence Based Practice, Tutorial Programs, Elementary Secondary Education

Strengthening School Connectedness to Increase Student Success. Overview Brief #29: Student Mental Health and Well-Being

Authors: Robert Balfanz, Angela Jerabek, Krystal Payne, Jenny Scala, Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University, Results for America, American Institutes for Research (AIR), Johns Hopkins University, Everyone Graduates Center, EdResearch for Action

Source: EdResearch for Action. 2024.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 10

Sponsoring Agency: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Descriptors: Educational Environment, Sense of Community, Learner Engagement, Elementary Secondary Education, Evidence Based Practice, Outcomes of Education, Mental Health, Evaluation, Educational Strategies, Discipline Policy, Extracurricular Activities, Diversity, Cultural Awareness

Promoting School Success for Immigrant-Origin Students. Overview Brief #9: Vulnerable Populations. Updated

Authors: Carolyn Sattin-Bajaj, Adam Strom, EdResearch for Action, Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University, Results for America

Source: EdResearch for Action. 2024.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 10

Sponsoring Agency: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Descriptors: Immigrants, Social Development, Emotional Development, Well Being, Student Diversity, Elementary Secondary Education, Barriers, Federal Legislation, Court Litigation, Educational Legislation, Undocumented Immigrants, Educational Strategies, Evidence Based Practice

Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: Civil Rights Act 1964 Title VI, Doe v Plyler, Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title I, Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title III, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

Supports for Multilingual Students Who Are Classified as English Learners. Overview Brief #15: Vulnerable Populations. Updated

Authors: Madeline Mavrogordato, Caroline Bartlett, Rebecca Callahan, David DeMatthews, Elena Izquierdo, EdResearch for Action, Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University, Results for America, Michigan State University (MSU), College of Education, University of Vermont

Source: EdResearch for Action. 2024.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 15

Sponsoring Agency: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Descriptors: Multilingualism, English Language Learners, Classification, Elementary School Students, Middle School Students, Secondary School Students, Social Support Groups, Academic Achievement, Evidence Based Practice, Educational Practices, At Risk Students

Promoting Student Success in Early College Credit Courses. Overview Brief #28: Postsecondary Transitions

Authors: Dylan Conger, Steven W. Hemelt, María Luisa Vásquez, EdResearch for Action, Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, George Washington University (GW), Results for America

Source: EdResearch for Action. 2024.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 9

Descriptors: Courses, Early Experience, College Credits, High School Students, Postsecondary Education, Dual Enrollment

Educational Practices to Identify and Support Students Experiencing Homelessness. Overview Brief #5: Vulnerable Populations. Updated

Authors: Alexandra Pavlakis, J. Kessa Roberts, Meredith Richards, Kathryn Hill, Zitsi Mirakhur, EdResearch for Action, Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University, Results for America, New York University, Research Alliance for New York City Schools

Source: EdResearch for Action. 2023.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 8

Sponsoring Agency: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Descriptors: Homeless People, Student Needs, Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education, Evidence Based Practice, Academic Achievement, Attendance, Place of Residence, Staff Development, Student Rights, At Risk Students, School Role, Federal Legislation, Incidence, Mental Health, Trauma Informed Approach, Resources, Information Technology, Delivery Systems

Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: Stewart B McKinney Homeless Assistance Act 1987

Increasing Teacher Preparedness through Effective Student Teaching. Overview Brief #27: Teacher Preparation and Professional Learning

Authors: Matthew Truwit, EdResearch for Action, Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University, Results for America, University of Michigan, Marsal Family School of Education

Source: EdResearch for Action. 2023.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 8

Descriptors: Teacher Effectiveness, Student Teaching, Teacher Education Programs, Teaching Experience, Beginning Teachers, Teacher Shortage, School Districts, Evidence Based Practice, Mentors, Educational Strategies

Accelerating Student Academic Recovery. Overview Brief #26: Academic Acceleration

Authors: Emily Morton, Ayesha Hashim, EdResearch for Action, Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University, American Institutes for Research (AIR), NWEA, Results for America

Source: EdResearch for Action. 2023.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 10

Descriptors: Retention (Psychology), Intervention, Student Improvement, At Risk Students, Acceleration (Education), Tutoring, Educational Strategies, After School Programs, Computer Assisted Instruction, Extended School Day, Extended School Year, Grade Repetition, Family School Relationship

Reducing Student Absenteeism. Overview Brief #22: Academic Acceleration

Authors: Michael Gottfri, Lindsay Page, Danielle Edwards, EdResearch for Action, Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University, Results for America, University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education (Penn GSE)

Source: EdResearch for Action. 2023.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 9

Sponsoring Agency: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Attendance, Student Needs, At Risk Students, Low Income Students, Students with Disabilities, Minority Group Students, Age Differences, Barriers, Student Transportation, Child Health, Poverty, Educational Environment, Instructional Program Divisions, English Language Learners, Low Achievement, Intervention, Family Needs, Agency Cooperation

Design Principles for Effective Online Credit Recovery. Design Principles Brief #24: Academic Acceleration

Authors: Carolyn Heinrich, EdResearch for Action, Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University, Results for America, Vanderbilt University, Peabody College

Source: EdResearch for Action. 2022.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 8

Sponsoring Agency: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, COVID-19, Pandemics, Repetition, Required Courses, Online Courses, Instructional Design, Blended Learning, Class Size, Professional Development, Admission Criteria, Technology Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Progress Monitoring

Design Principles for Effective Online Credit Recovery. EdResearch for Recovery Design Principles Series

Authors: Heinrich, Carolyn, Results for America, Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University, Vanderbilt University, Peabody College, EdResearch for Recovery Project

Source: EdResearch for Recovery Project. 2022.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 8

Sponsoring Agency: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, COVID-19, Pandemics, Repetition, Required Courses, Online Courses, Instructional Design, Blended Learning, Class Size, Professional Development, Admission Criteria, Technology Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Vendors, Reading Difficulties

Tier 1 Instructional Strategies to Improve K-4 Reading Comprehension. Brief No. 25

Authors: Kim, James S., Wei, Zhongyu, EdResearch for Recovery Project, Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University, Harvard University, Graduate School of Education, Results for America

Source: EdResearch for Recovery Project. 2022.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 8

Sponsoring Agency: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Reading Strategies, Elementary School Students, Reading Comprehension, Reading Instruction, Instructional Effectiveness, Language Arts

District Strategies to Reduce Student Absenteeism. Brief No. 22

Authors: Gottfried, Michael, Page, Lindsay, Edwards, Danielle, EdResearch for Recovery Project, Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University, Results for America, University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education (Penn GSE)

Source: EdResearch for Recovery Project. 2022.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 7

Sponsoring Agency: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Pandemics, COVID-19, Attendance Patterns, Academic Achievement, Social Development, Emotional Development, Outcomes of Education, Low Achievement, Low Income Students, English Language Learners, Barriers, Change Strategies, School Districts

Helping Students Make Informed Choices about College. Brief No. 23

Authors: Carruthers, Celeste, Gurantz, Od, Page, Lindsay, EdResearch for Recovery Project, Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University, University of Tennessee, Results for America

Source: EdResearch for Recovery Project. 2022.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 6

Sponsoring Agency: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Descriptors: College Choice, Decision Making, Student Costs, Paying for College, Disadvantaged, High School Seniors, College Enrollment, School Counselors, Transitional Programs, College Applicants, Student Financial Aid, Outreach Programs, Access to Information

Design Principles for Improving Teaching Practice with Instructional Coaching. Design Principles Brief #20: Teacher Preparation and Professional Learning

Authors: Laura Neergaard Booker, Jennifer Lin Russell, EdResearch for Action, Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University, Results for America, University of Pittsburgh, Learning Research and Development Center (LRDC), Vanderbilt University, Peabody College

Source: EdResearch for Action. 2022.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 9

Sponsoring Agency: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Descriptors: Coaching (Performance), Instructional Improvement, Faculty Development, Evidence Based Practice, Trainers, Decision Making, Teaching Methods, Educational Principles, Teacher Effectiveness

Building High-Quality School Counseling Programs to Ensure Student Success. Brief No. 21

Authors: Savitz-Romer, Mandy, Nicola, Tara P., EdResearch for Recovery Project, Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University, Harvard University, Graduate School of Education, Results for America

Source: EdResearch for Recovery Project. 2022.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 7

Sponsoring Agency: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Descriptors: School Counseling, Elementary Secondary Education, COVID-19, Pandemics, Student Needs, Access to Health Care, Mental Health, School Counselors, Computer Mediated Communication, Program Development, Postsecondary Education, Social Development, Emotional Development, Well Being, Counseling Effectiveness, At Risk Students, Minority Group Students, Achievement, Counseling Techniques, Student Diversity, Cultural Relevance, Counselor Role

Improving Teaching Practice with Instructional Coaching. EdResearch for Recovery Design Principles Series

Authors: Booker, Laura Neergaard, Russell, Jennifer Lin, EdResearch for Recovery Project, Results for America, Vanderbilt University, Peabody College, Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University

Source: EdResearch for Recovery Project. 2022.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 9

Sponsoring Agency: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Descriptors: Coaching (Performance), Instructional Improvement, Kindergarten, Elementary Secondary Education, Decision Making, COVID-19, Pandemics, Instructional Design, Educational Principles, Evidence Based Practice, Teaching Methods, Faculty Development

Structural Supports to Promote Teacher Well-Being. Brief No. 19

Authors: Santoro, Doris A., Price, Olga Acosta, EdResearch for Recovery Project, Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University, Results for America, George Washington University (GW), Center for Health and Health Care in Schools

Source: EdResearch for Recovery Project. 2021.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 6

Sponsoring Agency: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Teaching Conditions, Well Being, Teacher Burnout, Job Satisfaction, COVID-19, Pandemics, Teacher Morale, Coping, School Culture, Social Justice, Racial Bias, Administrator Role, Participative Decision Making, Trauma, Stress Variables, Stress Management, Barriers, Depression (Psychology), Anxiety, Access to Health Care, Trust (Psychology), Interpersonal Communication

Advancing Student Learning and Opportunity through Voluntary Academic Summer Learning Programs. EdResearch for Recovery Design Principles Series

Authors: McCombs, Jennifer, Augustine, Catherine, EdResearch for Recovery Project, Results for America, RAND Corporation, Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University

Source: EdResearch for Recovery Project. 2021.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 7

Sponsoring Agency: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Descriptors: Educational Opportunities, Summer Programs, Program Design, Program Length, Program Effectiveness, Program Administration, Teacher Effectiveness, Instructional Materials, Enrichment Activities, Class Size, Attendance, Individualized Instruction, Cost Effectiveness, Academic Achievement, Evidence Based Practice, Children