Nicole Simon (Harvard University) and Maya Kaul (University of Pennsylvania) join Research Minutes host Luc Siguad to highlight findings from […]
What Does ‘Evidence-Based’ Really Mean?
Despite its long-standing presence in America’s educational lexicon, the term “evidence-based” is not as concrete or even widely understood as many may believe.
Race, Absenteeism, and Juvenile Court Involvement
School absenteeism policies may be a key driver of racial disparities in students’ juvenile court involvement, according to a new study.
The Growth of Teacher-Powered Schools
More than 150 schools in at least 20 states have adopted a “teacher-powered” model, offering educators greater autonomy and influence in areas including curriculum, budgeting and personnel.
Report: College Enrollment Gaps Widened in the Wake of COVID-19
While overall college enrollment declined in the wake of the pandemic, a new analysis paints a much more troubling picture for disadvantaged students.
School Closure Timing and COVID-19 Spread
Widespread school closures caused significant disruption last spring. But were they worth it?
COVID-19 and Early Childhood Education: Evidence from Boston
The pandemic caused unprecedented disruption in America’s early childhood education sector. But can it serve as a learning opportunity?
The Educational Legacy of Redlining
The racist lending policies of the 1930’s may still be impacting schools and students nearly a century later, according to new research.
Why Do Black Math Teachers Consider Leaving the Profession?
New research examines the perceptions and experiences of hundreds of Black math teachers across the U.S.
Teacher Stress and Burnout in the Wake of COVID-19
Anxiety relating to COVID-19, teaching, and parental communication were among the most significant predictors of teacher stress and burnout this fall, according to a new study.