Black Male Student Success in Higher Education: A Report From the National Black Male College Achievement Study Center for the Study of Race and Equity in Education at University of Pennsylvania Harper, Shaun R. Published: February 2012 Presents insights from successful male African-American college students about how they overcame obstacles that typically disadvantage their peers, including their pre-college experiences and the roles of family members, peers, and significant others. Funder(s): American College Personnel Association, Lumina Foundation for Education, National Academic Advising Association, National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, Penn State Children, Youth and Families Consortium, Penn State University Africana Research Center, Penn State University College of Education Subject(s): Minorities; Minorities, African Americans/Blacks; Higher Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 828KB; PDF)
2012 Assets & Opportunity Scorecard: A Portrait of Financial Insecurity and Policies to Rebuild Prosperity in America Corporation for Enterprise Development Published: January 2012 Provides state-by-state rankings with respect to asset poverty rates; indicators in the areas of financial assets and income, businesses and jobs, housing and homeownership, health care, and education; and policies that bolster financial security. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Ford Foundation, Levi Strauss Foundation, Living Cities, Northwest Area Foundation, Surdna Foundation, United States Department of Health and Human Services, Y & H Soda Foundation Subject(s): Public Affairs; Social Science; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(12 pages; 3.74MB; PDF)
Achieving Results Through Community School Partnerships Center for American Progress; Coalition for Community Schools; Institute for Educational Leadership Blank, Martin J.; Reuben Jacobson; Atelia Melaville Published: January 2012 Outlines the importance of and strategies for building and maintaining successful partnerships for community schools that integrate academics, youth development, family support, health and social services, and community development. Makes recommendations. Funder(s): JPMorgan Chase Foundation Related Organization(s): Coalition for Community Schools, Institute for Educational Leadership Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(36 pages; 488KB; PDF)
2011 Annual Report Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation; Broad Art Foundation Published: 2012 Contains board's letter; program and prize information in the areas of education, scientific and medical research, and the arts; profiles of Broad institutions, residents, and researchers; 2010-11 grants list; and combined financial statement. Funder(s): Broad Art Foundation, Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Elementary and Secondary Education; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(101 pages; 6.32MB; PDF)
The Role of Minority-Serving Institutions in National College Completion Goals Institute for Higher Education Policy Harmon, Noel Published: January 2012 Outlines Lumina's work with minority-serving institutions to boost completion rates, especially among men of color, by building capacity for data collection and analysis, collective advocacy, developmental education policy and practice, and transparency. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Minorities; Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(9 pages; 549KB; PDF)
The School Principal as Leader: Guiding Schools to Better Teaching and Learning Wallace Foundation Published: January 2012 Based on a decade of foundation research and work in school leadership, identifies five key actions that effective school principals take, including shaping a vision of academic success for all students and cultivating leadership in others. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(20 pages; 1.72MB; PDF)
The Economic Value of Opportunity Youth Corporation for National Community Service; White House Council for Community Solutions Published: January 2012 Analyzes immediate and lifetime economic and social burdens of youth who are out of school and unemployed, including lost earnings, taxes, and school subsidies and costs of crime, welfare, social supports, and health care. Outlines policy directions. Funder(s): W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Education; Human Services; Human Services, Employment Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(49 pages; 281KB; PDF)
Voices of Change in African Higher Education Institute of International Education Lindow, Megan Published: January 2012 Compiles success stories of PHEA-supported efforts to transform universities and develop effective means of teaching, research, and services in nine African countries. Examines obstacles overcome, lessons learned, and new possibilities for partnerships. Funder(s): Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Carnegie Corporation of New York, Ford Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Partnership for Higher Education in Africa, Rockefeller Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Education; International Affairs/Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(239 pages; 9.41MB; PDF)
2010 Annual Report Bush Foundation Published: December 2011 Contains letter from the president, 2010 program highlights with links to program information, grantee and partner profiles, financial summary, investment commentary, lists of Bush Fellows, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Bush Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Human Services Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 6.37MB; PDF)
Getting Better at Teacher Preparation and State Accountability Center for American Progress Crowe, Edward Published: December 2011 Profiles the goals, activities, implementation, and challenges of the twelve states that won Race to the Top federal funds to improve teacher quality and preparation program accountability; analyzes their strategies; and makes policy recommendations. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(70 pages; 795KB; PDF)
What's Trust Got To Do With It? Public Agenda Published: December 2011 Based on focus groups with parents, explores why school turnaround options such as closing failing schools and replacing principals and staff provoke community opposition. Outlines ways for leaders to build trust, address concerns, and engage parents. Funder(s): Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation, Joyce Foundation, Skillman Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(44 pages; 2.39MB; PDF)
Housing Wealth and Higher Education: Building a Foundation for Economic Mobility Pew Charitable Trusts Published: December 2011 Compares wages by educational attainment and examines the impact, by family income, of home equity on college enrollment, graduation, and college quality; the cost of higher education; the effects of the housing market decline; and policy implications. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): Economic Mobility Project Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Social Science Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(48 pages; 1.42MB; PDF)
Benchmarking 2011: Trends in Education Philanthropy Grantmakers for Education Published: December 2011 Based on a survey of GFE members, examines funder characteristics; priorities such as closing the achievement gap; budgets; grantmaking strategies; important emerging trends; and response to public-sector funding cuts. Funder(s): Target Corporation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Philanthropy and Voluntarism Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(36 pages; 3.42MB; PDF)
The Road Map Project Baseline Report Community Center for Education Results Published: December 2011 Outlines an initiative to close racial/ethnic and regional gaps in student achievement. Presents data, targets, and indicators for health and kindergarten readiness, academic success and support, college and career readiness, and postsecondary options. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, City of Seattle, Kent School District, League of Education Voters, OneAmerica, Puget Sound Educational Service District, Seattle Community Colleges, Seattle Foundation, South King Council of Human Services, Southwest Youth & Family Services, Technology Access Foundation, University of Washington Related Organization(s): BERK, FSG Social Impact Advisors Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Minorities Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(51 pages; 5.56MB; PDF)
The Great Recession and Distribution of Income in California Public Policy Institute of California Bohn, Sarah; Eric Schiff Published: December 2011 Analyzes changes in household income during the 2007-09 recession by percentile, family structure, and region; the gap between high- and low-income families compared to other states; the impact of un- and underemployment; and the role of education. Funder(s): Public Policy Institute of California Subject(s): Social Science; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 2.13MB; PDF)
Encouraging Social Innovation Through Capital: Using Technology to Address Barriers Bellwether Education Partners Hassel, Bryan C.; Julie Petersen; Kim Smith Published: December 2011 Outlines how technology can help foster a robust capital market for public education innovation by improving content, linking technology with face-to-face networks, and streamlining transactions. Suggests steps for government, foundations, and developers. Funder(s): Rockefeller Foundation Related Organization(s): Public Impact Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Science/Technology Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(44 pages; 856KB; PDF)
Strengthening Workplace Education Program Policies to Enable Low-Wage Workers' Advancement Working Poor Families Project Clymer, Carol Published: December 2011 Updates the 2007 brief "Strengthening State Policies to Increase the Education and Skills of Low-Wage Workers"; profiles programs that improve basic, literacy, and English language skills; and outlines issues for enhancing state policy and strategy. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Ford Foundation, Joyce Foundation Subject(s): Education; Human Services; Human Services, Employment Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(14 pages; 263KB; PDF)
Improving School Foods Through the Team Nutrition Program: New Findings From U.S. Elementary Schools Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Published: November 2011 Highlights findings about participation in the USDA initiative. Compares the availability of fresh fruit, whole grains, salads, and low-fat milk, as well as salty snacks, baked goods, and ice cream by year and in participant and non-participant schools. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(4 pages; 207KB; PDF)
Toward Closing the Achievement Gap: A One-Year Progress Report on Education Reform in Massachusetts Race to the Top Coalition Pauley, Elizabeth Published: November 2011 Highlights early outcomes of school reform efforts launched under a new state law with support from the Race to the Top program, including progress in turnaround schools, charter schools, and innovation schools. Outlines challenges and recommendations. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(48 pages; 2.01MB; PDF)
Summer Learning: A New Vision for Supporting Students in Summer Programs National Association of State Boards of Education Sun, Chris Published: November 2011 Provides a policy discussion guide on summer learning programs, including an overview of the issue of summer learning loss, the impact of programs on student outcomes, effective programs, and state-level actions to support them. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, After-School Programs; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(16 pages; 445KB; PDF)
2010 Annual Report Noyce Foundation Published: 2011 Contains foundation information, message from the executive director, 2010 highlights in the areas of informal science and human capital, grants list, and list of board members, staff, and consultants. Funder(s): Noyce Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Science/Technology; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(22 pages; 216KB; PDF) Financial Report
The Case for Community Colleges: Aligning Higher Education and Workforce Needs in Massachusetts Boston Foundation Alssid, Julian L.; Melissa Goldberg; John Schneider Published: November 2011 Reviews research on the need for middle-skilled workers with at least an associate's degree, Massachusetts' community college system, promising models for aligning community college curricula with workforce needs, and challenges. Makes recommendations. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Education; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(44 pages; 991KB; PDF)
Strengthening Science Education: The Power of More Time to Deepen Inquiry and Engagement National Center on Time and Learning Traphagen, Kathleen Published: November 2011 Examines declining school time for and proficiency in science. Offers case studies of public elementary and middle schools with expanded days designed to improve science instruction and analyzes impact on test scores, attendance, and teacher satisfaction. Funder(s): Noyce Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Science/Technology Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(68 pages; 9.92 MB; PDF)
2011 State Policy Accomplishments: Workforce Education and Skills Development Working Poor Families Project Published: November 2011 Highlights progress in states adopting policies designed to increase or target investments for enhancing low-income workers' education and skills, as well as states strengthening policies to promote better credential attainment and employment outcomes. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Ford Foundation, Joyce Foundation Subject(s): Public Affairs; Education; Human Services, Employment Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(4 pages; 361KB; PDF)
Educate Every Child: Promoting Positive Solutions to School Discipline in Virginia Legal Aid Justice Center Published: November 2011 Explains how suspension and expulsion for minor misbehavior leads to lower achievement, higher dropout rates, and more contact with juvenile justice. Calls for evidence-based alternatives, incentives to reduce school exclusion, and data collection. Funder(s): Atlantic Philanthropies Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Children and Youth Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(19 pages; 670KB; PDF)
PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Higher Education November 2011 Public Policy Institute of California Baldassare, Mark; Dean Bonner; Sonja Petek; Jui Shrestha Published: November 2011 Presents survey findings about Californians' views on the quality, affordability, and funding of and policy regarding higher education. Analyzes support for various options for maintaining funding, including tax increases, fee hikes, and a bond measure. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Public Affairs Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(35 pages; 781KB; PDF)
Rethinking Teacher Evaluation in Chicago Consortium on Chicago School Research at the University of Chicago Urban Education Institute Sartain, Lauren; Eric R. Brown; Sara Ray Stoelinga Published: November 2011 Presents findings from the Excellence in Teaching Pilot, which included training and support, classroom observations, and feedback in principal-teacher conferences. Examines implementation issues and the validity and reliability of observation ratings. Funder(s): Joyce Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(68 pages; 6.16MB; PDF)
Charter-School Management Organizations: Diverse Strategies and Diverse Student Impacts Center on Reinventing Public Education (CRPE); Mathematica Policy Research Furgeson, Joshua; Melissa Bowen; Allison Demeritt; Brian Gill; Joshua Haimson; Paul T. Hill; Alexandra Killewald; Robin Lake; Moira McCullough; Ira Nichols-Barrer; Bing-ru Teh; Natalya Verbitsky-Savitz Published: November 2011 Examines the growth of charter school management organizations, characteristics of students served, and use of resources; CMO practices; impact on students, including middle school test scores; and structures and practices linked to positive outcomes. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, NewSchools Venture Fund, Walton Family Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(210 pages; 3.17MB; PDF)
The State of Young America: Economic Barriers to the American Dream Demos; Young Invincibles Published: November 2011 Based on surveys, interviews, and data on 18- to 34-year-olds, profiles, by race/ethnicity and gender, Millennials' employment, earnings, education, health care and coverage, cost of living, and patterns in raising families. Makes policy recommendations. Funder(s): Atlantic Philanthropies, David and Lucile Packard Foundation Related Organization(s): Young Invincibles Subject(s): Social Science; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues; Higher Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(70 pages; 4.53MB; PDF)
Take a Giant Step: A Blueprint for Teaching Young Children in a Digital Age Joan Ganz Cooney Center; Stanford University Barron, Brigid; Laura Bofferding; Gabrielle Cayton-Hodges; Carol Copple; Linda Darling-Hammond; Michael H. Levine Published: November 2011 Calls for enhancing early childhood education and teacher preparation and development by incorporating digital learning and highlights best practices, policy and program trends, and innovative approaches. Outlines goals for 2020 and steps to achieve them. Funder(s): Joyce Foundation Related Organization(s): Stanford University Subject(s): Education; Children and Youth, Early Childhood; Science/Technology Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(56 pages; 1.02MB; PDF)
Student Debt and the Class of 2010 Project on Student Debt Published: November 2011 Analyzes state-by-state data on the average debt of 2010 graduates and percentages of those with debt. Interactive map provides additional campus-by-campus data including tuition, cost of attendance, and percentage of Pell Grants recipients. Funder(s): BayTree Fund, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Philanthropy and Voluntarism Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 581KB; PDF) Interactive Map
Crossing the Finish Line: A National Effort to Address Near Completion Institute for Higher Education Policy Published: November 2011 Offers a framework for reengaging students who leave higher education when they are close to obtaining degrees, highlights early findings from regional and national efforts to help near-completion students graduate, and presents promising strategies. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York Subject(s): Higher Education; Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(6 pages; 271KB; PDF)
Impact Philanthropy: Higher Education Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Published: October 2011 Highlights public policy issues that affect higher education in Georgia; the foundation's commitments to increasing access to higher education, including its scholarship funds; nonprofits in the field; and donor options for supporting students. Funder(s): Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Philanthropy and Voluntarism Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(4 pages; 1.35MB; PDF)
Shaping 21st Century Journalism: Leveraging a "Teaching Hospital Model" in Journalism Education New America Foundation; John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Anderson, C.W.; Tom Glaisyer; Marika Rothfeld; Jason Smith Published: October 2011 Calls on journalism programs to become "anchor institutions" in the digitally networked age by pursuing a broader, community-oriented mission, testing new journalism models, exploring how journalistic ecosystems evolve, and shaping policymaking processes. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Journalism/Media; Education; Higher Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(38 pages; 1.10MB; PDF)
Profile of the California Partnership Academies 2009-2010 Career Academy Support Network; California Department of Education Published: October 2011 Profiles career academies that combine core academic subjects with technical courses to prepare students for both college and careers. Examines their locations, industry sectors, and funding sources as well as student profile, performance, and experience. Funder(s): California Department of Education, James Irvine Foundation Related Organization(s): California Department of Education Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(58 pages; 4.39MB; PDF)
Gateways to the Principalship: State Power to Improve the Quality of School Leaders Center for American Progress Cheney, Gretchen Rhines; Jacquelyn Davis Published: October 2011 Examines weaknesses in state policies with respect to principal preparation program approval and licensure requirements and highlights leading states and lagging states in efforts to raise preparation and certification standards. Makes recommendations. Funder(s): Joyce Foundation Subject(s): Education; Education, Leadership Development; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(48 pages; 765KB; PDF)
Implementing Education Policy: Getting From What Now? to What Works Grantmakers for Education Published: October 2011 Outlines key lessons from the 2011 Education Grantmakers Institute about funding the implementation of policy change as well as advocacy and building public will. Offers framework for planning, stakeholder engagement, capacity building, and communication. Funder(s): Atlantic Philanthropies, Cleveland Foundation, Nellie Mae Education Foundation, Stuart Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Philanthropy and Voluntarism Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(32 pages; 882KB; PDF)
Closing Public Schools in Philadelphia: Lessons From Six Urban Districts Pew Charitable Trusts Published: October 2011 Examines cost savings, impact on student performance, and political fallout from large-scale school closings in six cities. Outlines lessons such as the need to convince the community early of necessary closings and establish clear, quantifiable criteria. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(21 pages; 1.67MB; PDF)
Toward a New Grand Bargain: Collaborative Approaches to Labor-Management Reform in Massachusetts Boston Foundation Bluestone, Barry; Thomas A. Kochan Published: October 2011 Proposes interest-based collective bargaining, as opposed to traditional adversarial negotiations, and empowering teachers, staff, and principals as a way to enable unions to play a critical role in improving education and closing the achievement gap. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(44 pages; 608KB; PDF)
Different Approaches to Dual Enrollment: Understanding Program Features and Their Implications James Irvine Foundation Edwards, Linsey; Katherine L. Hughes; Alan Weisberg Published: October 2011 Examines program features, challenges, and benefits of secondary-postsecondary partnerships that allow high school students to take college courses for credit, with a career-focused strategy for engaging underperforming students. Includes recommendations. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation Related Organization(s): Community College Research Center at Columbia University Teachers College Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Higher Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(27 pages; 477KB; PDF)
Seizing Opportunity at the Top: How the U.S. Can Reach Every Student With an Excellent Teacher Public Impact Ayscue Hassel, Emily; Bryan Hassel Published: October 2011 Explains how to provide excellent teachers for every child every year by better identifying excellent teachers, removing policy barriers so they can teach more students for more pay, and catalyzing schools' and districts' will to put them in charge. Funder(s): Joyce Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 1.06MB; PDF)
Does Diagnostic Math Testing Improve Student Learning? Public Policy Institute of California Betts, Julian R.; Youjin Hahn; Andrew C. Zau Published: October 2011 Examines how mandated and voluntary course-specific math tests that give quick, detailed feedback on the strengths and weaknesses of individual students and entire classes affect student achievement. Outlines district- and state-level policy implications. Funder(s): Donald Bren Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(26 pages; 329KB; PDF) Technical Appendix
Time Well Spent: Eight Powerful Practices of Successful, Expanded-Time Schools National Center on Time & Learning Published: October 2011 Profiles best practices at high-performing expanded-time schools, including individualizing learning time and instruction based on student needs, providing a well-rounded education, and dedicating time to analyzing student data and improving instruction. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York, Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation, Ford Foundation, W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(84 pages; 2.32MB; PDF)
Municipal Leadership for Afterschool: Citywide Approaches Spreading Across the Country National League of Cities; Wallace Foundation Published: October 2011 Profiles city-led efforts to build out-of-school time systems with citywide networks, strategies, and research-based approaches to enhancing quality and access. Assesses progress on sustainability elements and impact on school attendance and performance. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, After-School Programs; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(184 pages; 2.55MB; PDF)
Summer Snapshot: Exploring the Impact of Higher Achievement's Year-Round Out-of-School-Time Program on Summer Learning Public/Private Ventures Herrera, Carla; Amy Arbreton; Jean Baldwin Grossman; Leigh L. Linden Published: October 2011 Assesses the impact of a multiyear, intensive, academically focused OST program for motivated but underserved middle school students on test scores, summer program participation, and summer learning loss. Examines contributing factors and implications. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Children and Youth; Children and Youth, After-School Programs Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(73 pages; 457KB; PDF)
Smart Money: Informing Higher Education Philanthropy Institute for Higher Education Policy Published: October 2011 Maps metropolitan areas by type of philanthropic support and focus needed to expand access to and success in postsecondary education. Profiles ideal interventions for targeted programs, capacity building, large-scale investment, and workforce development. Funder(s): Kresge Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Education; Philanthropy and Voluntarism Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(48 pages; 6.31MB; PDF)
Testing the Impact of Higher Achievement's Year-Round Out-of-School-Time Program on Academic Outcomes Public/Private Ventures Published: October 2011 Presents findings from a multiyear evaluation of an intensive long-term OST program's effect on low-income middle school students' academic performance, attitudes, and behaviors. Outlines implications for financially strapped districts. Funder(s): Atlantic Philanthropies, Bank of America, William T. Grant Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Children and Youth; Children and Youth, After-School Programs Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(13 pages; 200KB; PDF)
2011 LIFE (Leading Indicators For Excellence) Study Regional Report LIFE Study Published: October 2011 Provides data on ten quality-of-life indicators, including cost of living, schools, health care, economy, nonprofit/volunteer sector, outdoor activities and community events, family-oriented environment, and safety, in Wisconsin's lower Fox River region. Funder(s): Brown County United Way, Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Inc., Fox Cities Economic Development Partnership, Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, Oshkosh Area United Way, United Way Fox Cities, US Venture Open Fund for Basic Needs Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 4.44MB; PDF)
A System Approach to Building a World-Class Teaching Profession: The Role of Induction Alliance for Excellent Education Published: October 2011 Reviews research on teacher retention and quality. Argues for "comprehensive induction," including high-quality mentoring, common planning time for interaction with other teachers, intense professional development, and ongoing support from school leaders. Funder(s): MetLife Foundation Subject(s): Education; Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(19 pages; 751KB; PDF)
Failing the Test Center for an Urban Future Published: September 2011 Examines factors behind New York City's low GED attainment rate, implications for the city's economy, and policy and program recommendations for improving the system, including scaling effective preparation models and requiring a practice test and fee. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Joyce Foundation, Mertz-Gilmore Foundation, Working Poor Families Project Subject(s): Education; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(22 pages; 989KB; PDF)
The Beacon Community Centers Middle School Initiative: Final Report Policy Studies Associates, Inc. LaFleur, Jennifer; Mark Low; Rebecca Romash; Christina A. Russell Published: September 2011 Evaluates a Wallace-supported effort to build up after-school programs for middle school students in New York City's Beacon community centers. Identifies traits that seem to boost the chances of success, including giving youth a say in activities offered. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, After-School Programs; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(54 pages; 768KB; PDF)
Life in the 21st Century Workforce: A National Perspective Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; University of Phoenix; U.S. Chamber of Commerce Published: September 2011 Presents findings from two studies about the education, training, and types of skills employers seek in hiring or promoting employees as well as those the workers themselves believe are important, such as interpersonal, collaborative, and problem-solving. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Related Organization(s): U.S. Chamber of Commerce, University of Phoenix Subject(s): Education; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues; Higher Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 1.41MB; PDF)
Transforming Public Education: Pathway to a Pre-K-12 Future Pre-K Now; Pew Center on the States Published: September 2011 Based on interviews, research on early childhood learning, and lessons from efforts to expand pre-K access, argues for a pre-K-12 public education system. Outlines progress to date and reforms needed to improve school and life outcomes with pre-K for all. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Early Childhood; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 2.71MB; PDF)
Growing Opportunity: A Two-Year Update on The Opportunity Equation: Transforming Mathematics and Science Education for Citizenship and the Global Economy Carnegie Corporation of New York - IAS Commission on Mathematics and Science Education Published: September 2011 Highlights progress on a 2009 report's call to mobilize for innovative, accountable math and science education for all; establish clear standards and effective assessments; improve teacher supply and leadership; and enhance school and system design. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Science/Technology Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(9 pages; 2.37MB; PDF) The Opportunity Equation
The Boston Opportunity Agenda: A Historic Education Partnership Boston Foundation Published: September 2011 Assesses collaborative efforts by the city, public schools, and nonprofits to build a strong educational foundation in early childhood, close the achievement gap, raise high school graduation and college completion rates, and boost postsecondary success. Funder(s): Boston Foundation, City of Boston Subject(s): Education; Elementary and Secondary Education; Higher Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(28 pages; 3.44MB; PDF)
Aligning Community Colleges to Their Local Labor Markets Jobs for the Future; Credentials that Work Altstadt, David Published: September 2011 Examines ways to better align community college curricula with employer needs, including analyzing online job ads to gather data on occupation and skill demands; examples of use of labor market information; and the potential and limitations of such data. Funder(s): Joyce Foundation, Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Education; Higher Education; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(28 pages; 1.56MB; PDF)
Informing Writing: The Benefits of Formative Assessment Alliance for Excellent Education; Carnegie Corporation of New York Graham, Steve; Karen Harris; Michael Hebert Published: September 2011 Examines whether classroom-based formative writing assessment — designed to provide students with feedback and modified instruction as needed — improves student writing and how teachers can improve such assessment. Suggests best practices. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(82 pages; 637KB; PDF)
Future of the First Amendment: 2011 Survey of High School Students and Teachers John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Dautrich, Kenneth Published: September 2011 Presents findings about students' use of social media to get news; its impact on their appreciation of the First Amendment, tolerance, and learning; teachers' attitudes toward social media and digital literacy; and instruction about the freedom of speech. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Journalism/Media; Public Affairs; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(48 pages; 2.56MB; PDF)
Pull and Push: Strengthening Demand for Innovation in Education Bellwether Education Partners Smith, Kim; Julie Petersen Published: September 2011 Examines policy, information, and cultural barriers that minimize the "demand pull" for educational innovation. Calls for encouraging early adopters, bolstering smart adoption, providing better information, and rewarding productivity improvements. Funder(s): Rockefeller Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(48 pages; 748KB; PDF)
Implementing the IOM Future of Nursing Report — Part I: How to Dramatically Increase the Formal Education of America's Nursing Workforce by 2020 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Published: August 2011 Outlines strategies for realizing calls for competency-based curricula; seamless educational progression; more funding for accelerated programs, educational capacity building, and student diversity; and stronger employer incentives. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Health, Healthcare Access/Reform; Higher Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 760KB; PDF)
Implementation of the National SAM Innovation Project: A Comparison of Project Designs Policy Studies Associates Turnbull, Brenda J.; Erikson R. Arcaira; Beth Sinclair Published: August 2011 Compares increases in principals' instructional time and other benefits of hiring school administration managers specifically for the position to help principals with time management and of assigning the task to those who hold other school positions. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(43 pages; 964KB; PDF)
Costs of Participation in the School Administration Manager (SAM) Process Policy Studies Associates Turnbull, Brenda J.; M. Bruce Haslam Published: August 2011 Analyzes variations in school districts' implementation costs, by model, of the school administration manager process to help principals increase the time they spend on instructional leadership. Explores funding sources. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(8 pages; 119KB; PDF)
School Leadership: Improving State Systems for Leader Development National Association of State Boards of Education Sun, Chris Published: August 2011 Describes research findings about what effective school principals do, how best to train and support them, and the state's role in promoting better school leadership. Includes worksheets to help guide board discussions about shaping state policy. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(16 pages; 358KB; PDF)
Towards Evidence-Based Sustainable Communities: Report on Survey of Urban Sustainability Centers in U.S. Universities What Works Collaborative; USC Center for Sustainable Cities Blanco, Hilda; Genevieve Giuliano Published: August 2011 Provides an overview of characteristics of urban sustainability research centers, including organizational structure, personnel capacity, finances, current objectives, and recent research topics. Considers policy implications. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Ford Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Surdna Foundation, What Works Collaborative Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Environment; Higher Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(51 pages; 1.43MB; PDF)
2010 Annual Report: I Am a Philanthropist Kalamazoo Community Foundation Published: August 2011 Contains mission statement, donor profiles, 2010 highlights, financial summary, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Kalamazoo Community Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 1.84MB; PDF) Grants Database
The Digital Revolution and Higher Education Pew Internet & American Life Project Published: August 2011 Presents survey findings about the views of college presidents and the public on the value of, prevalence of, and experience with online learning, as well as the role of the Internet and related technologies in education and prospects for future growth. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): Pew Research Center Subject(s): Science/Technology; Science/Technology, Internet; Higher Education Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(29 pages; 632KB; PDF)
Hispanic College Enrollment Spikes, Narrowing Gaps With Other Groups Pew Hispanic Center Fry, Richard Published: August 2011 Based on October 2010 Current Population Survey data, analyzes college enrollment among 18- to 24-year-olds by race/ethnicity. Explores factors behind dramatic increases in Latino/Hispanic students and record percentages of African-Americans enrolled. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Higher Education; Minorities; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(30 pages; 1.02MB; PDF)
Collecting and Using Information to Strengthen Citywide Out-of-School Time Systems National League of Cities Institute for Youth, Education & Families; Harvard Family Research Project; Wallace Foundation Published: August 2011 Looks at the kinds of data U.S. cities are gathering and analyzing in their efforts to build citywide systems that make high-quality after-school programs more available to children, how they collect it, and how they put it to use. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Related Organization(s): Harvard Family Research Project Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, After-School Programs; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(22 pages; 1.43MB; PDF)
2011 KIDS COUNT Data Book Annie E. Casey Foundation Published: August 2011 Offers state-by-state 2000-10 data on ten indicators of children's health, education, and economic security by race/ethnicity. Finds increases in low-birthweight, unemployed parents, and poverty. Outlines two-generation strategies for children's success. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(88 pages; 9.06MB; PDF)
AfterZone: Outcomes for Youth Participating in Providence's Citywide After-School System Public/Private Ventures Kauh, Tina J. Published: August 2011 Presents findings from an evaluation of an afterschool program model that features a wide range of school- and community-based activities for middle school youth, a central coordinating body, and strong roots in the school context. Outlines implications. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, After-School Programs; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(109 pages; 1.17MB; PDF)
Women See Value and Benefits of College; Men Lag on Both Fronts, Survey Finds Pew Research Center Wang, Wendy; Kim Parker Published: August 2011 Presents survey findings about views on the value of higher education, the necessity of a college degree to men and women, financing and affordability of college, and gender composition of college graduates by gender, race/ethnicity, and education. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Higher Education; Education; Women Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(21 pages; 262KB; PDF)
The College Payoff: Education, Occupations, Lifetime Earnings Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce Carnevale, Anthony P.; Ban Cheah; Stephen J. Rose Published: August 2011 Examines lifetime earnings by educational attainment, occupation, age, gender, and race/ethnicity; variations in earnings at the same degree level by occupation and in the same occupation by degree level; and top-earning occupations by degree level. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Education; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(36 pages; 11.16MB; PDF)
2010 Annual Report Duke Endowment Published: 2011 Contains message from the outgoing and incoming board chairs and the president, 2010 highlights, grants list, grantmaking summary, financial statements, and list of board members and staff. Includes QR code links to videos available on mobile devices. Funder(s): Duke Endowment Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Health Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(36 pages; 2.43MB; PDF)
2010 Annual Report Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Published: 2011 Contains CEO's message, 2010 highlights with multimedia timeline, essay by agricultural development program director about strategy refinement, grantee video profile, grants summary, and financial statements. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; International Affairs/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link( pages; 3.57MB; PDF)
Measuring Inequity in School Funding Center for American Progress Epstein, Diana Published: August 2011 Examines differences in per-pupil school funding among states, inequities among districts within states, and their implications. Calls for a progressive fiscal equity measure that would encourage state school financing reform. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(25 pages; 365KB; PDF)
Whose Schools Are Failing? US2010 Project Logan, John R. Published: August 2011 Examines disparities in performance between public schools attended by white or Asian students and those attended by African-American, Latino, or Native American students. Analyzes how disadvantaged children are assigned to high-poverty and urban schools. Funder(s): American Communities Project of Brown University, Russell Sage Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Minorities Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(15 pages; 1.27MB; PDF)
Supporting and Scaling Change: Lessons From the First Round of the Investing in Innovation (i3) Program Bellwether Education Partners Smith, Kim; Julie Petersen Published: July 2011 Assesses the degree to which the i3 program helped advance innovation in public education. Outlines takeaways, challenges, and recommendations for the Education Department and grantmakers, including optimizing support for different stages of innovation. Funder(s): Rockefeller Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(77 pages; 461KB; PDF)
Unlocking Doors and Expanding Opportunity: Moving Beyond the Limiting Reality of College and Career Readiness in California High Schools Education Trust-West Published: July 2011 Examines how many low-income students and students of color complete neither the courses required to apply to a four-year public university nor career technical education courses. Calls for integrated, equitable approaches to college and career readiness. Funder(s): Ford Foundation, James Irvine Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(12 pages; 716KB; PDF)
Breaking Schools' Rules: A Statewide Study on How School Discipline Relates to Students' Success and Juvenile Justice Involvement Council of State Governments Justice Center; Public Policy Research Institute at Texas A&M University Fabelo, Tony; Eric A. Booth; Dottie Carmichael; Miner P. Marchbanks III; Martha Plotkin; Michael D. Thompson Published: July 2011 Analyzes Texas public school students' rates of discretionary suspension and expulsion for disciplinary reasons and the effect on their chances of failing, dropping out, and becoming involved with the juvenile justice system by race/ethnicity and gender. Funder(s): Atlantic Philanthropies, Open Society Institute Related Organization(s): Public Policy Research Institute at Texas A&M University Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Children and Youth Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(124 pages; 1.99MB; PDF)
2011 Annual Report Frey Foundation Published: 2011 Contains 2011 grants list in affordable housing, education, health and human services and other issue areas; grantee photographs; and financial statements. Funder(s): Frey Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(11 pages; 176KB; PDF)
Teacher Stability and Turnover in Los Angeles: The Influence of Teacher and School Characteristics Policy Analysis for California Education Newton, Xiaoxia A.; Luke Dauter; Bruce Fuller; Rosario Rivero Published: July 2011 Analyzes how teacher and school characteristics — including demographics, quality and qualification, specialty, school type (public, magnet, charter) and size, academic climate, and teacher-student racial match — influence teacher turnover. Funder(s): Ford Foundation, Spencer Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Related Organization(s): UC Berkeley Center for Cities and Schools, UC Berkeley Graduate School of Education Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(70 pages; 1.02MB; PDF)
How Diverse Schools Affect Student Mobility: Charter, Magnet, and Newly Built Campuses in Los Angeles Policy Analysis for California Education Dauter, Luke; Bruce Fuller Published: July 2011 Analyzes how student attributes, including race/ethnicity, language, and nativity, and school type (public, charter, pilot, magnet), size, and mix affect which students leave and which schools they transfer to. Considers pros and cons of student mobility. Funder(s): Ford Foundation, Spencer Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(37 pages; 1.71MB; PDF)
A Framework for K-12 Science Education: Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas National Research Council Published: July 2011 Details the NRC's framework for new standards in K-12 science education that provide all students with some appreciation of science; knowledge to engage with scientific and technological information beyond school; and skills for careers of their choice. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York Subject(s): Science/Technology; Elementary and Secondary Education; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(320 pages; 1.51MB; PDF)
It's Not a Matter of Time: Highlights From the 2011 Competency-Based Learning Summit International Association for K-12 Online Learning; Council of Chief State School Officers Sturgis, Chris; Susan Patrick; Linda Pittenger Published: July 2011 Outlines discussions about the potential and challenges of competency-based learning in transforming the current time-based system, including issues of accountability, equity, personalization, and aligning policy and practice. Includes case summaries. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Carnegie Corporation of New York, Donnell-Kay Foundation, Nellie Mae Education Foundation, Stupski Foundation Related Organization(s): Council of Chief State School Officers Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Science/Technology Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(42 pages; 816KB; PDF)
Cracking the Code: Synchronizing Policy and Practice for Performance-Based Learning International Association for K-12 Online Learning Patrick, Susan; Chris Sturgis Published: July 2011 Proposes a policy framework for integrating performance-based learning into the education system, synchronizing policy and practice, and ensuring collaborative state leadership and flexible federal leadership. Lists state policy issues and exemplars. Funder(s): Nellie Mae Education Foundation, Stupski Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Science/Technology Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(32 pages; 431KB; PDF)
Integrating Technology With Student-Centered Learning Nellie Mae Education Foundation Moeller, Babette; Tim Reitzes Published: July 2011 Reviews research on technology's role in personalizing learning, its integration into curriculum-based and school- or district-wide initiatives, and the potential of emerging digital technologies to expand student-centered learning. Outlines implications. Funder(s): Nellie Mae Education Foundation Related Organization(s): EDC Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Science/Technology; Science/Technology, Internet Publication Type: Literature Review PubHub Link(78 pages; 3.02MB; PDF)
Illinois: The New Leader in Education Reform? Center for American Progress Regenstein, Elliot Published: July 2011 Describes Illinois education advocates' collaborative efforts to finalize legislation overhauling state policies on teacher hiring, tenure, layoffs, and dismissal, with a focus on effectiveness. Offers lessons learned about engaging multiple stakeholders. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Joyce Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(34 pages; 302KB; PDF)
Reforming Public School Systems Through Sustained Union-Management Collaboration Center for American Progress Rubinstein, Saul A.; John E. McCarthy Published: July 2011 Presents case studies of sustained collaboration between teachers' unions and management in school reform; common elements in initiating events, strategic priorities, supportive system infrastructure, and sustaining factors; and lessons learned. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(46 pages; 413KB; PDF)
Human Rights Education in Ireland — An Overview Irish Human Rights Commission Published: July 2011 Examines approaches to and the rationale and support structures for human rights training in primary, secondary, and higher education; the community and voluntary sector; the public sector; and the legal industry. Outlines a national plan. Funder(s): Atlantic Philanthropies Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Education; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(248 pages; 1.71MB; PDF)
2010 Annual Report Greater Cincinnati Foundation Published: 2011 Contains message from the board chair and the president, 2010 year in review, grantee and donor profiles, program information, grant summary, financial statements, and lists of new funds, board and committee members, and staff. Funder(s): Greater Cincinnati Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 6.23MB; HTML) Grants List
Staying on Course: Three Year Results of the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Evaluation MDRC Millenky, Megan; Dan Bloom; Joseph Broadus; Sara Muller-Ravett Published: June 2011 Evaluates the effectiveness of a quasi-military residential and mentoring program that aims to place high school dropouts in employment, education, or military service and improve outcomes including indicators of health, lifestyle, and delinquency. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Edna McConnell Clark Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, MCJ Amelior Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, U.S. Department of Defense, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Education; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(108 pages; 1.01MB; PDF)
A Documentation and Analysis of Surdna Arts Teachers Fellowship Program (SATF): The First Decade 2000-2010 Surdna Foundation Levine, Mindy N. Published: June 2011 Based on documents, interviews, and site visits, reviews the design and impact of a program to boost teaching and learning quality at public arts high schools by supporting teachers' artistic and professional development. Lists issues for consideration. Funder(s): Surdna Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(53 pages; 277KB; PDF)
2010 Annual Report Wallace Foundation Published: 2011 Contains board chair's message, farewell letter from founding president, mission statement, summary of grantee perception reports and comparative performance analysis, program information, financial overview, grants list, and lists of directors and staff. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(52 pages; 5.98MB; PDF)
2010 Annual Report Joyce Foundation Published: 2011 Contains president's message, program information in the areas of culture, education, employment, environment, gun violence, and money and politics; 2010 grants lists; financial statements; and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Joyce Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Environment Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(60 pages; 1.35MB; HTML)
From Idea to Implementation: Driving Energy Conservation on the Small College Campus Jessie Ball duPont Fund Published: June 2011 Summarizes outcomes and lessons learned from an initiative to help small colleges assess their energy usage and institute policies, capital improvements, and programs to improve conservation and efficiency. Emphasizes the need for strong leadership. Funder(s): Jessie Ball duPont Fund Subject(s): Environment; Environment, Energy/Energy Use; Higher Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(4 pages; 832KB; PDF)
Opportunity-Rich Schools and Sustainable Communities: Seven Steps to Align High-Quality Education With Innovations in City and Metropolitan Planning and Development Center for Cities & Schools; What Works Collaborative Published: June 2011 Details challenges and steps for linking quality education and community and economic vitality, including establishing a shared vision and metrics, aligning investments for prosperity, and expanding access via transportation. Lists promising practices. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Ford Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Surdna Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(63 pages; 1.02MB; PDF)
Doing Good Right Here: Brooklyn Grants Report 2010 Brooklyn Community Foundation Published: June 2011 Contains grantmaking principles, program information, grants list, and links to information about the foundation. Funder(s): Brooklyn Community Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(8 pages; 974KB; PDF)
Roadmap for Next-Generation Accountability Systems Council of Chief State School Officers Published: June 2011 Offers a framework for designing and implementing state accountability systems that enable consistent, aligned goals to ensure college- and career-readiness; valid measurement, support, and interventions; transparent reporting; and continuous improvement. Funder(s): Nellie Mae Education Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(41 pages; 1.02MB; PDF)
Portraits: Initial College Attendance of Low-Income Young Adults Institute of Higher Education Policy Published: June 2011 Analyzes low-income students' initial enrollment in public and private four-year colleges, community colleges, and for-profit schools by gender and race/ethnicity; rates of completion and long-term financial distress by institution type; and implications. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(11 pages; 506KB; PDF)
2010 Annual Performance Report James Irvine Foundation Published: June 2011 Combines the foundation's annual report and annual performance report. Includes letter from the board chair and analyses of the foundation's 2010 grantmaking, program impact, and effectiveness. Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(40 pages; 825KB; HTML)
Making Summer Count: How Summer Programs Can Boost Children's Learning RAND Corporation McCombs, Jennifer; Catherine H. Augustine; Susan J. Bodilly; Amanda Brown Cross; Dahlia S. Lichter; Brian McInnis; Heather Lee Schwartz Published: June 2011 Examines evidence that summer programs can help counter the "summer slide" that disproportionately affects low-income students and contributes to the achievement gap; identifies obstacles to program provision; analyzes costs; and offers recommendations. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, After-School Programs; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(118 pages; 1.11MB; PDF)
2010 Annual Report New York Community Trust Published: June 2011 Contains message from the board chair and the president, grantee and donor profiles, grants list and guidelines, funds list and guidelines, governance information, financial statements, and lists of committee members, board members, and staff. Funder(s): New York Community Trust Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(68 pages; 3.52MB; HTML)
A Global Compact on Learning: Taking Action on Education in the Developing Countries Brookings Institution Published: June 2011 Outlines priorities and strategies for realizing education for all in development and poverty alleviation efforts: ensure early childhood education, literacy and numeracy in the lower grades, and postprimary opportunities. Makes policy recommendations. Funder(s): John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, MasterCard Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): International Affairs/Development; International Affairs/ Development, Poverty Alleviation; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(79 pages; 1.87MB; PDF)
How Students Are Making It: Perspectives on Getting Through College From Recent Graduates of the Boston Public Schools Boston Foundation Stoutland, Sara E. Published: June 2011 Analyzes public high school graduates' college experiences by level of academic success, including the role of self-management skills, academic advising, and contextual issues related to family, employment, and financial pressures. Makes recommendations. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Related Organization(s): Boston Higher Education Partnership Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(44 pages; 10.71MB; PDF)
Summary of Lessons for the Field From Atlantic Philanthropies' "Out-of-School Time" Initiative Harvard Family Research Project; Atlantic Philanthropies Published: June 2011 Outlines impact of and insights from a five-year initiative to support direct service, infrastructure, and advocacy for engaging disadvantaged youth ages 8 to 16 in learning during out-of-school time using an "integrated learning cluster" model. Funder(s): Atlantic Philanthropies Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, After-School Programs; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(4 pages; 60KB; PDF)
Priced Out: How the Wrong Financial-Aid Policies Hurt Low-Income Students Education Trust Published: June 2011 Outlines how national, state, and college financial aid policies do not primarily benefit low-income students. Suggests low-income students paying no more as a percentage of family income than their middle-income peers and removing barriers to assistance. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(20 pages; 2.40MB; PDF)
Teacher Quality Roadmap: Improving Policies and Practices in LAUSD National Council on Teacher Quality Published: June 2011 Examines how Los Angeles Unified School District and state policies on teacher assignment, evaluations, tenure, compensation, and work schedule facilitate or hinder improvements in quality. Lists recommendations, including removing seniority preference. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Related Organization(s): Alliance for a Better Community, Asian Pacific American Legal Center, Families in Schools, Los Angeles Urban League, Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Parent Organization Network, United Way of Greater Los Angeles Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(58 pages; 5.01MB; PDF)
Adolescent Physical Education and Physical Activity in California UCLA Center for Health Policy Research Diamant, Allison L.; Susan H. Babey; Joelle Wolstein Published: May 2011 Based on 2007 California Health Interview Survey data, examines participation in physical education and other physical activity among adolescents ages 12 to 17 by gender and county, and implications for health outcomes. Makes policy recommendations. Funder(s): California Endowment Subject(s): Athletics/Sports; Health; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 140KB; PDF)
Getting Through: Higher Education's Plan to Increase the College Completion Rates of Boston Public Schools Graduates Boston Foundation Coles, Ann; Joan Becker Published: May 2011 Describes the College Completion Initiative's efforts to double the number of Boston Public Schools graduates earning college degrees by improving academic readiness, easing the transition to college, and providing supports to ensure degree completion. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(44 pages; 3.28MB)
Deregulating School Aid in California: How 10 Districts Responded to Fiscal Flexibility, 2009-2010 RAND Corporation; Policy Analylsis for California Education Research Network Fuller, Bruce; Julie A. Marsh; Brian M. Stecher; Tom Timar Published: May 2011 Based on interviews, examines districts' responses to provisions relaxing spending restrictions on categorical funding, their consequences, factors that shaped budget decisions and any benefits, the role of federal stimulus funds, and policy implications. Funder(s): Dirk and Charlene Kabcenell Foundation, Stuart Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Related Organization(s): Policy Analylsis for California Education Research Network Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Public Affairs; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(86 pages; 900KB; PDF)
What's It Worth? The Economic Value of College Majors Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce Carnevale, Anthony P.; Michelle Melton; Jeff Strohl Published: May 2011 Analyzes, by college major, gender and racial/ethnic distribution, median annual earnings, likelihood of unemployment and advanced degree attainment, and occupation and industry, as well as earnings differences within majors by race/ethnicity and gender. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Education; Social Science Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(182 pages; 11.09MB; PDF)
A Portrait of California: California Human Development Report 2011 Social Science Research Council Burd-Sharps, Sarah; Kristen Lewis Published: May 2011 Presents data on human development trends in the state, including indicators of health, education, and income by nativity, gender, race/ethnicity, economic region, and geography, and considers factors behind disparities in life expectancy and income. Funder(s): California Endowment, Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, Lincy Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, United Ways of California, Weingart Foundation, William Draper III Subject(s): Social Science; Health; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(179 pages; 21.45MB; PDF)
Healthy Steps Toward Student Achievement: Research-Based Recommendations for Policy and Practice Children Now Published: May 2011 Reviews research linking health and well-being to academic success. Outlines strategies to close gaps for low-income students and students of color, such as improving school environments, access to health and support services, and state and local systems. Funder(s): California Endowment, James Irvine Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Elementary and Secondary Education; Health Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(22 pages; 2.31MB; PDF)
2010 Annual Report Colorado Trust Published: 2011 Contains mission statement, message from the board chair and the president, program information, twenty-fifth anniversary grantee profiles, grant guidelines, 2010 grantees list, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Colorado Trust Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Higher Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(36 pages; 1.52MB; HTML)
Federal and State Roles and Capacity for Improving Schools RAND Corporation Gottfried, Michael A.; Amanda Brown Cross; Matthew Hoover; Brian M. Stecher Published: May 2011 Examines the federal government's policy levers for promoting school improvement, their advantages, and drawbacks, as well as promising state practices and policies. Recommends ways for the federal government to support and develop states' innovations. Funder(s): Sandler Family Supporting Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(52 pages; 358KB; PDF)
Health Impact Assessment: HB 2800: Oregon Farm to School and School Garden Policy Upstream Public Health Published: May 2011 Estimates how legislation to guarantee reimbursements for school districts buying locally produced food will affect employment; diet and nutrition; food, garden, and agriculture education; environmental health; and social capital. Makes recommendations. Funder(s): Northwest Health Foundation, Pew Charitable Trusts, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Agriculture/Food; Elementary and Secondary Education; Health Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(133 pages; 15.53MB; PDF)
California's New School Funding Flexibility Public Policy Institute of California Weston, Margaret Published: May 2011 Recommends improving on temporary provisions to relax spending restrictions on school districts' categorical funding. Calls for a more equitable distribution of funds, clear criteria for flexibility and alternative configurations, and some restrictions. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Public Affairs; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(36 pages; 599KB; PDF) Technical Appendices
Preparing for Growth: Human Capital Innovations in Charter Public Schools Center for American Progress Chadwick, Christi; Julie Kowal Published: May 2011 Examines charter management organizations' strategies for boosting the supply of effective leaders and teachers, including recruiting and retaining talent, growing in-house talent; extending their reach; and importing and fostering management talent. Funder(s): Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(40 pages; 513KB; PDF)
Reinvesting in Arts Education: Winning America's Future Through Creative Schools President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities Published: May 2011 Calls for advancing arts education as part of a comprehensive K-12 curriculum and details recommendations, including building collaborations among various approaches, developing the arts integration field, and expanding teaching opportunities for artists. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(88 pages; 1.68MB; PDF)
Unlocking Potential: Results of a National Survey of Postsecondary Education in State Prisons Institute for Higher Education Policy Gorgol, Laura E.; Brian A. Sponsler Published: May 2011 Examines enrollment, instruction, eligibility, and funding for postsecondary correctional education as a way to reduce recidivism. Calls for increasing capacity, aligning programs with state education systems and workforce needs, and expanding access. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Education; Higher Education; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(28 pages; 963KB; PDF)
Steering Capital: Optimizing Financial Support for Innovation in Public Education Bellwether Education Partners Smith, Kim; Julie Petersen Published: April 2011 Examines efforts to align capital to education innovation and calls for clarity and agreement on problems, goals, and metrics; an effective R&D system; an evidence-based culture of continuous improvement; and transparent, comparable, and useful data. Funder(s): Rockefeller Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Social Entrepreneurship Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(68 pages; 905KB; PDF)
PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Education Public Policy Institute of California Baldassare, Mark; Dean Bonner; Sonja Petek; Jui Shrestha Published: April 2011 Presents survey findings on how Californians view issues in the K-12 system, including per-pupil spending; school performance; concerns about dropout rates, funding cuts, and teacher layoffs; and preferences for other options such as higher taxes. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Education; Public Affairs; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(35 pages; 528KB; PDF)
Non-Profits and the Economy in Northeastern Wisconsin Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Published: April 2011 Presents survey findings about the overall financial health and outlook of nonprofits in Brown, Door, Kewaunee, and Oconto counties, including cash reserves, revenues, layoffs, and statistics about the arts and culture and youth and education sectors. Funder(s): Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Education Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(13 pages; 143KB; PDF)
Expanded Measures of School Performance RAND Corporation Published: April 2011 Examines issues and trends in broadening school quality measures beyond those required by No Child Left Behind, including alternative factors states are using, trade-offs in adopting new measures, and how the federal government can support such efforts. Funder(s): Sandler Family Supporting Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(64 pages; 355KB; PDF)
2010 Annual Report San Angelo Health Foundation Published: 2011 Contains mission and vision statements, board chair's message, 2010 grants list, summary of 1997-2010 grants by program area, grantee profiles, grant guidelines, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): San Angelo Health Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Health Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(20 pages; 644KB; PDF)
Mapping Child Well-Being in Duval County, FL Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity Baek, Mikyung; Samir Gambhir; So-young Lee Published: March 2011 Analyzes the distribution of neighborhood, education, and health/environmental opportunity; impact on health and education outcomes; demographics of those in Children's Commission programs; and marginalized neighborhoods' conditions. Outlines strategies. Funder(s): Jessie Ball duPont Fund Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(121 pages; 23.32MB; PDF)
Passing Muster: Evaluating Teacher Evaluation Systems Brookings Institution Glazerman, Steven; Dan Goldhaber; Susanna Loeb; Stephen Raudenbush; Douglas Staiger; Grover Whitehurst Published: April 2011 Describes how state or federal governments could reward exceptional teachers based on a uniform standard across various district-level teacher evaluation systems by determining the systems' reliability in predicting future performance. Includes Q & A. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(37 pages; 567KB; PDF)
Double Jeopardy: How Third-Grade Reading Skills and Poverty Influence High School Graduation Annie E. Casey Foundation; Center for Social and Demographic Analysis Published: April 2011 Presents findings from a longitudinal study of high school graduation rates analyzed by race/ethnicity, third-grade reading test scores, experience of poverty, and combinations of those factors. Recommends policies to support both schools and families. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Related Organization(s): Center for Social and Demographic Analysis Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Children and Youth, Early Childhood Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(15 pages; 2.23MB; PDF)
Improving School Accountability in California Public Policy Institute of California Larsen, S. Eric; Karina Jaquet; Stephen Lipscomb Published: April 2011 Proposes a value-added model for assessing schools that measures contributions to student learning based on whether average test scores are higher or lower than expected, given prior achievement and other characteristics. Outlines implementation issues. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(23 pages; 469KB; PDF) Technical Appendices
2010 Grants Report Yawkey Foundations Published: 2011 Contains mission statement, board chair and president's message; grantee profiles in the areas of health, education, and human services; 2010 grants list and highlights; grant guidelines; and list of board members. Funder(s): Yawkey Foundation II Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(25 pages; 6.82MB)
WordSift: Supporting Instruction and Learning Through Technology in San Francisco Council of the Great City Schools Hakuta, Kenji Published: April 2011 Describes an academic language development tool to help teachers teach science vocabulary with a Web-based interface that creates visual, interactive representations of text, its implementation and patterns of usage, and early assessments of its efficacy. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York, Institute of Education Sciences Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Science/Technology Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(40 pages; 2.30MB; PDF)
Word Generation in Boston Public Schools: Natural History of a Literacy Intervention Council of the Great City Schools Snow, Catherine; Joshua F. Lawrence Published: April 2011 Describes a program to teach high-frequency academic vocabulary and discourses skills, promote effective teaching strategies for vocabulary, comprehension, and discussion, and facilitate faculty collaboration; its implementation; and evaluation results. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York, Institute of Education Sciences Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Science/Technology Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(48 pages; 1.28MB; PDF)
Teacher Tenure Reform: Applying Lessons From the Civil Service and Higher Education Public Impact Published: April 2011 Examines government and college tenure systems and how they affect organizational goals. Outlines options for reforming design elements of K-12 teacher tenure, including time-to-tenure, criteria, and process, or replacing tenure with other incentives. Funder(s): Joyce Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(30 pages; 742KB; PDF)
Principal Turnover in Illinois Public Schools, 2001-2008 Illinois Education Research Council DeAngelis, Karen J.; Bradford R. White Published: April 2011 Analyzes trends in turnover among public school principals in 2001-08 compared with 1987-2001, school-based and personal reasons for the moves, characteristics of their new positions, and the role of school accountability pressures. Examines implications. Funder(s): Joyce Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Education; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(28 pages; 479KB; PDF)
Voices for the Common Good: America Speaks Out on Education United Way Published: March 2011 Presents focus group findings about school reform as the key to community change, the need to reconnect schools and communities, and the need to teach values. Outlines implications for mobilizing communities to address the dropout crisis and other issues. Funder(s): W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Walmart Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(40 pages; 3.45MB; PDF)
Research Findings to Support Effective Educational Policies: A Guide for Policymakers Wallace Foundation Published: March 2011 Updates a 2009 guide with new research on what an effective school leader does; how to improve the training of principals to meet the tough demands of their jobs; how districts can better support and evaluate principals; and how to expand learning time. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(12 pages; 664KB; PDF)
2010 Annual Report Communities Foundation of Oklahoma Published: 2011 Contains grantee profiles in the areas of support for veterans, college scholarships, community and economic development, and technology for schools; funds list; financial summary; and lists of board members, staff, and advisors. Funder(s): Communities Foundation of Oklahoma Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development, Rural Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(23 pages; 1.58MB; PDF)
What Shapes Health-Related Behaviors? The Role of Social Factors Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Published: March 2011 Outlines how social factors such as education, income, and neighborhood conditions affect stress levels and access to healthy choices and medical care, in turn shaping health-related behaviors. Lists promising programs for creating healthier environments. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(11 pages; 1.01MB; PDF)
2010 Annual Report Carnegie Corporation of New York Published: 2010 Contains essay on the first decade of the twenty-first century, program summaries, 2010 grants lists and descriptions, financial statements, administrative report, investment report, and lists of trustees and staff. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; International Affairs/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(66 pages; 646KB; PDF)
Early Grade Retention and Student Success: Evidence From Los Angeles Public Policy Institute of California Cannon, Jill S.; Stephen Lipscomb Published: March 2011 Analyzes risk factors of retention through third grade in the L.A. Unified School District, including age, gender, race/ethnicity, family income, and English learner status; retention's effectiveness in improving grade-level skills; and educators' views. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Children and Youth, Early Childhood Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 1.62MB; PDF)
Opening Doors to Student Success: A Synthesis of Findings From an Evaluation at Six Community Colleges MDRC Scrivener, Susan; Erin Coghlan Published: March 2011 Summarizes findings from Opening Doors Demonstration programs to raise college completion rates through financial incentives, instructional reforms, including learning communities, and enhancements in targeted student services such as academic counseling. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(12 pages; 806KB; PDF)
Roadmap for Ensuring America's Future by Increasing Latino College Completion Excelencia in Education Published: March 2011 Outlines policy recommendations at the community, college, state, and federal levels for raising Latino degree attainment rates to help close equity gaps and meet the nation's attainment goals. Includes examples of current efforts and best practices. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Minorities; Minorities, Hispanics/Latinos Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(20 pages; 2.37MB; PDF)
Getting in Sync: Revamping Licensure and Preparation for Teachers in Pre-K, Kindergarten and the Early Grades New America Foundation Bornfreund, Laura A. Published: March 2011 Outlines the challenges in teacher preparation and licensure, with a focus on pre-K through third grade; promising practices such as increased classroom experience and selectivity; and suggestions for improving teacher preparation programs and policies. Funder(s): A.L. Mailman Family Foundation, Inc., Foundation for Child Development, W. Clement and Jessie V. Stone Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Early Childhood; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 1.75MB; PDF)
A Plan for Evaluating the District of Columbia's Public Schools: From Impressions to Evidence National Research Council Published: March 2011 Suggests a framework for evaluating the impact of a 2007 law instituting mayoral control of schools and other reforms on structures and roles, strategies, conditions for student learning, and outcomes. Calls for annual reporting and in-depth studies. Funder(s): CityBridge Foundation, Diane and Norman Bernstein Foundation, District of Columbia, Kimsey Foundation, National Science Foundation, Philip L. Graham Fund, Spencer Foundation, World Bank Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(188 pages; 1.50MB; PDF)
Breaking the Language Barrier: A Report on English Language Services in Greater Boston Boston Foundation Soricone, Lisa; John Comings; Lynne Sacks; Katherine Shields; Navjeet Singh; Cristine Smith; Andrea Tull Published: March 2011 Assesses Massachusetts' English for Speakers of Other Languages system, demand and supply for services, their quantity and quality, and challenges such as lack of coordination. Recommends ways to reduce gaps in services and raise efficiency and quality. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Related Organization(s): Commonwealth Corporation Subject(s): Education; Education, Continuing Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(96 pages; 3.22MB; PDF)
Race to the Top and Teacher Preparation: Analyzing State Strategies for Ensuring Real Accountability and Fostering Program Innovation Center for American Progress Crowe, Edward Published: March 2011 Analyzes Race to the Top-funded states' plans to help improve teacher quality by adopting stricter accountability mechanisms for teacher education programs and expanding effective programs. Outlines challenges and policy suggestions for maximizing impact. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(48 pages; 610KB; PDF)
Students Speak! — Understanding the Value of HBCUs From Student Perspectives UNCF Frederick D. Patterson Research Institute Awokoya, Janet T.; Tammy L. Mann Published: February 2011 Explores students' views about their choice of historically black colleges and universities, their on-campus experiences, and the value of HBCUs. Examines the role of pre-college contexts, HBCUs' impact on academic and personal growth, and implications. Funder(s): Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Education; Minorities, African Americans/Blacks Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(39 pages; 448KB; PDF)
The Elusive Talent Strategy: An Excellent Teacher for Every Student in Every School Carnegie Corporation of New York Milgrom-Elcott, Talia Published: February 2011 Calls for improving the teacher applicant pool; preparing, recruiting and retaining the best; incentivizing hard-to-fill assignments; utilizing data to improve support systems and evaluations; and bolstering accountability. Includes lessons from abroad. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Higher Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(16 pages; 776KB; PDF)
High Impact Philanthropy to Improve Teaching Quality: Focus on High-Need Secondary Students Center for High Impact Philanthropy at University of Pennsylvania Barrett, Katherine; Zehua Li Hahn; Katherine Hovde; Katherina Rosqueta Published: February 2011 Offers models for improving teachers' skills, including through apprenticeships and in-school mentoring; creating an environment for great teaching through better leadership and whole-school reform; and guidance for donors on the policy environment. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Philanthropy and Voluntarism Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(104 pages; 1.14MB; HTML)
Ethnic and Community Media Fellowship: Building Capacity in Mission-Driven Media to Promote Parent Involvement in Student Education New York Community Media Alliance Juana, Ponce de Leon Published: February 2011 Assesses the impact of an initiative to build local immigrant and ethnic media's capacity as sources of sustained coverage of school reform issues and help parents become informed advocates for their children's education. Includes articles and next steps. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Carnegie Corporation of New York, Deutsche Bank, Rockefeller Brothers Fund, W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Minorities; Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(169 pages; 5.90MB; PDF)
When Untapped Talent Meets Employer Need: The Boston Foundation's Allied Health Strategy Boston Foundation Hebert, Scott Published: February 2011 Offers a three-year evaluation of an educational pipeline created in partnership with three hospitals to help low-income workers enter urgently needed healthcare occupations in terms of workers assisted, workforce development capacity, and collaboration. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Subject(s): Health; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues; Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(44 pages; 2.01MB; PDF)
Building Roads to Success: Key Considerations for Communities & States Reconnecting Youth to Education National Youth Employment Coalition Weeter, Christina; Nancy Martin Published: February 2011 Advises governments, workforce development groups, school districts, postsecondary institutions, and others on expanding routes to high school completion through state and local policy, cross-system collaboration, data, capacity-building, and funding. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(42 pages; 1.57MB; PDF)
Discerning Learning Lumina Foundation for Education Published: February 2011 Profiles colleges' efforts to better define and assess student learning outco
