Multicultural group of middle school students sharing project based learning

Achievement

We want all kids to do well and achieve. Articles in this section take a closer look at the achievement of particular groups, such as boys vs. girls, or students in a specific grade or socioeconomic group.

Videos

Articles

Summer Bridge Programs

More students fail ninth grade than any other grade and many of these students ultimately drop out. Can pre-emptive interventions lead to increased graduation rates?

School-Wide Reform

Strategies to Improve High Schools

Research suggests six reform strategies that may help high schools better prepare students for college-level work and the workforce: planning at the state and district levels; rigorous curricula; real-world relevant curricula; improving student relations

Blog Posts

Blog: Shanahan on Literacy

Does Homework Improve Reading Achievement?

In grades 3-8, homework has a fairly consistent impact on achievement — and the payoff tends to increase as students advance through the grades (but so does the amount of homework time needed — more on that later).

Research, Reports & Guides

Adolescent Literacy Walk-Through for Principals: A Guide for Instructional Leaders
Time To Act: An Agenda for Advancing Adolescent Literacy for College and Career Success
Where Do We Go Next? Youth Insights on the High School Experience During a Year of Historic Upheaval

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