Resource Spotlight (Search Archive)
Sustained Positive Effects on Graduation Rates Produced by New York City’s Small Public High Schools of Choice
Bloom, H. S., & Unterman, R. (2012, January)
New York: MDRC
TThis policy brief examined small schools of choice, finding sustained impacts on graduation with Regents diplomas; positive graduation effects for virtually every subgroup; and a positive effect on a measure of college readiness.
State Spotlight (Search Archive)
Starting Early with English Language Learners: First Lessons from Illinois
Severns, M.( 2012, April)
Washington, DC: New America Foundation
This paper examines Illinois policy and implementation, highlighting the early identification of ELLs, expansion of ELL programs into prekindergarten, and special preparation of preK teachers for working with ELLs. Recommendations for Illinois and other states is given: continue to align ELL programs between preK and early grades; track ELL outcomes over time; and fund such initiatives adequately.
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