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Opportunity Gaps: Findings From Initial Analysis of Student Performance in Early Literacy in Massachusetts
Drawing from data collected and analyzed in the report A First Look at Early Literacy Performance in Massachusetts, this brief provides information about student literacy performance of students with different learning environments and background characteristics, including economically disadvantaged students, English learner students, students receiving special education services, Black, and Hispanic students.
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Supporting Students Early: Findings From Initial Analysis of Student Progress in Early Literacy in Massachusetts
Drawing from data collected and analyzed in the report A First Look at Early Literacy Performance in Massachusetts, this brief provides information about student literacy performance within and across grade levels to see when most students are classified as at risk, whether or not this differs by grade level, and if students tend to stay at risk over time.
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Supporting Science Learning and Literacy Development Together: Initial Results From a Curriculum Study in 1st Grade Classrooms
This report shares findings from a WestEd-led randomized controlled trial evaluating the efficacy of the NGSS-designed Amplify Science curriculum in 1st grade classrooms, assessing the effectiveness of integrated science and literacy strategies in early-grade science education.
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Leading Voices Podcast Series Episode 8: How States Can Attract and Sustain Teachers—A Conversation with Caitlin Beatson and Kate Wright
In this episode, host Marley Arechiga talks with Caitlin Beatson, Deputy Director of the Region 2 Comprehensive Center at WestEd, and Kate Wright, Director of the Region 15 Comprehensive Center, about building a robust educator workforce.
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Equipping Science Teachers to Support Student Motivation in NGSS Classrooms: Insights From the Development of the M-PLANS Program
This report details the design principles, resources, and tools developed for the Motivation-Planning Lessons to Activate eNgagement in Science (M-PLANS), a professional learning program providing science teachers with effective classroom strategies to cultivate student engagement and motivation for NGSS instruction.
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Advancing Family and Community Engagement: A Regional Collaborative
This Region 15 Comprehensive Center (R15CC) brief highlights the design best practices and approaches of the Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Collaborative for SEA leaders in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah.
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Budgeting for Educational Equity Podcast S2E4: Seizing the Moment to Expand Access to Student Services by Maximizing Interagency Collaboration and Funding Sources
Dr. Chaun Powell, Senior Chief of Student Services for the Alameda COE, shares approaches for maximizing funding sources to help schools increase equity by expanding whole child services, including behavioral and mental health supports.
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NBA Math Hoops Program Profile
A profile of NBA Math Hoops, a collaborative and competitive basketball-themed math board game for grades 3–8 in after-school and in-school settings that helps students gain fluency with operations while also fostering social–emotional competencies.
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Math Teacher Circle Program Profile
A profile of Math Teacher Circles, locally organized collaborative math educator communities that model fun new ways of doing mathematics that teachers can then implement with their students in the classroom.
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Math for Love Program Profile
A profile of the Math for Love program, a suite of games and activities that help teachers spark students’ curiosity and playful engagement with new and challenging mathematics concepts and problem-solving skills.
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Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival Program Profile
A profile of the Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival, a math education nonprofit that helps students build confidence, joy, and a positive identity around math by hosting events with standards-aligned hands-on games that foster whole community engagement.
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Innovative Mathematics Programs That Promote Curiosity and Joy
Read WestEd’s high-level study of five mathematics programs that build student and teacher confidence, enjoyment, and skill. This brief summarizes the key features of each program and offers links to full profiles of each program.
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Almost Fun Program Profile
A profile of the web-based Almost Fun program, a culturally responsive math program offering support to marginalized students to help reduce math anxiety and providing a free online forum of on-demand peer support.
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Reimagining Approaches to Dismantling Disproportionality in Special Education and Beyond
This WEEAC brief offers actionable steps that help education leaders reimagine how to address disproportionality in special education by confronting systemic inequities, including insights about how to approach compliance, center race and culture, and use data.
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Literate Voices Project Evaluation: A Study in a Central Valley High School in California
This report presents WestEd’s evaluation of the Literate Voices Project, a successful English language arts curriculum designed to actively engage students who may be disengaged and struggling academically in school through assignments designed to build reading and writing skills.
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