Atlanta Civic Site: Climbing the Ladder of Reading Proficiency Annie E. Casey Foundation Published: May 2012 Describes the Dunbar Learning Complex, designed collaboratively to serve children living in poverty through best practices, research and evaluation, family empowerment, and a focus on health and community. Reviews initial impact after two years. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Early Childhood; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(16 pages; 3.25MB; PDF)
The Rise of Fractional Scholarship Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Arbesman, Samuel; Jon Wilkins Published: May 2012 Highlights trends in fractional scholarship — a distributed approach to part-time research and scholarship, for example, in the form of "citizen science" and crowdsourcing. Proposes an institution to harness the potential of unused expertise. Funder(s): Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Science/Technology; Science/Technology, Internet Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(7 pages; 192KB; PDF)
Funding Formulas for California Schools III: An Analysis of Governor Brown's Weighted Pupil Funding Formula Public Policy Institute of California Rose, Heather; Jon Sonstelie; Margaret Weston Published: May 2012 Outlines the policy priorities of the weighted pupil funding formula proposed in the state's 2012-13 budget. Analyzes the revenue districts with high percentages of disadvantaged students would receive compared to other districts and 2010-11 allocations. Funder(s): Silver Giving Foundation, Stuart Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(17 pages; 262KB; PDF)
How Would Programs Rate Under California's Proposed Quality Rating and Improvement System?: Evidence From Statewide and County Data on Early Care and Education Program Quality RAND Corporation Karoly, Lynn A.; Gail L. Zellman Published: May 2012 Examines how the state's licensed early childcare and education providers would rate according to the proposed system based on ratio and group size, teaching and learning, family involvement, staff education and training, and program leadership. Funder(s): David and Lucile Packard Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Early Childhood; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(75 pages; 733KB; PDF)
Preschool and School Readiness: Experiences of Children With Non-English-Speaking Parents Public Policy Institute of California Cannon, Jill S.; Alison Jacknowitz; Lynn A. Karoly Published: May 2012 Examines gaps in school readiness among low-income children, especially those in immigrant and linguistically isolated families; the type of early care and education they receive; and the need for targeted center-based preschool programs to close gaps. Funder(s): David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Evelyn & Walter Haas, Jr. Fund Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Early Childhood; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(34 pages; 453KB; PDF) Technical Appendix
Findings From a Randomized Experiment of Playworks: Selected Results From Cohort 1 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Published: April 2012 Examines the impact of Playworks, which places full-time coaches in low-income schools to engage students in physical activity, foster cooperation and conflict resolution skills, improve focus, reduce behavioral problems, and improve school climate. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(46 pages; 2.63MB)
The State of Preschool 2011 National Institute for Early Education Research Published: April 2012 Provides data on state-funded pre-K programs for the 2010-11 school year, such as percentages of children enrolled, spending per child, and the number of quality standard benchmarks met. Includes state rankings and profiles and makes recommendations. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): Rutgers University Graduate School of Education Subject(s): Education; Children and Youth, Early Childhood; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(164 pages; 7.21MB; PDF)
Suspended Education in California Civil Rights Project Losen, Daniel J.; Jon Gillespie; Tia Martinez Published: April 2012 Analyzes data on risk of school suspension by race/ethnicity, gender, and disability status in nearly five hundred districts; highlights research showing suspensions to be ineffective and harmful; and calls for implementing evidence-based alternatives. Funder(s): Atlantic Philanthropies, California Endowment Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(15 pages; 697KB; PDF) Spreadsheet Spreadsheet Instructions
Inspired by You — 2011 Annual Report Connecticut Community Foundation Published: March 2012 Contains letter from the board chair, letter from the president, donor profiles, donor information, grants and scholarship list, funds list, donors list, financial summary, and list of board and committee members. Funder(s): Connecticut Community Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 58.43MB; HTML)
Supporting Our Youngest Children: Early Head Start Programs in 2010 Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) Schmit, Stephanie; Danielle Ewen Published: March 2012 Reviews research about the impact of Early Head Start programs on the health and development of poor children under age 3 and their parents' knowledge and parenting, trends in enrollment, program options, and characteristics of teachers and enrollees. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, George Gund Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Early Childhood; Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(12 pages; 172KB; PDF)
A Stronger Nation Through Higher Education 2012 Lumina Foundation Published: March 2012 Assesses progress toward the goal of realizing 60 percent postsecondary degree attainment by 2025. Includes attainment rates by race/ethnicity, rankings by metropolitan area, and state profiles with rates by county, benchmark targets, and projections. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Education; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(136 pages; 20.43MB; PDF)
Learning From Charter School Management Organizations: Strategies for Student Behavior and Teacher Coaching Center on Reinventing Public Education Lake, Robin J.; Melissa Bowen; Allison Demeritt; Brian Gill; Joshua Haimson; Moira McCullough Published: March 2012 Describes charter school management practices linked to improved student achievement: setting high expectations for student behavior to promote a safe and focused learning environment and providing intensive individualized coaching for teachers. 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, Leadership Development Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(54 pages; 873KB; PDF)
Competing for School Improvement Dollars: State Grant-Making Strategies Center for American Progress Published: March 2012 Outlines early findings about the the revamped School Improvement Grant program's impact on states and three approaches to evaluating district and school grant applications, including the use of external reviewers and cutoff scores. Makes recommendations. Funder(s): Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(43 pages; 651KB; PDF)
China University Foundation Developing Trends: 2011 China Foundation Center Published: March 2012 Provides data on university foundations in China, including geographical distribution, university type, focus areas, projects, Web site construction, size of initial fund, assets, and other financials. Discusses their role in the philanthropic sector. Funder(s): Xinhu Venture Philanthropy Fund Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Higher Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(20 pages; 2.67MB; PDF)
Teacher Evaluator Training & Certification: Lessons Learned From the Measures of Effective Teaching Project Teachscape McClellan, Catherine Published: March 2012 Makes recommendations for the design and implementation of programs to train and certify principals in conducting teacher evaluations, including content, format, and length of training, scoring practice, and criteria for certification tests. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(21 pages; 435KB; PDF)
The Budget Control Act of 2011: Impact on Public Services in Ohio Policy Matters Ohio Patton, Wendy Published: March 2012 Outlines how reduced federal support for states between 2012 and 2021 will affect Ohio's public services, including K-12 education, work study and aid for low-income college students, health and human services, food aid, and housing and urban development. Funder(s): Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, Ford Foundation, George Gund Foundation Subject(s): Public Affairs; Education; Human Services Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(15 pages; 495KB; PDF)
2011 Annual Report Carnegie Corporation of New York Published: 2012 Contains program summaries, 2011 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): Public Affairs; Education; International Affairs/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(75 pages; 723KB; PDF)
An Evaluation of the Chicago Teacher Advancement Program (Chicago TAP) After Four Years Mathematica Policy Research, Inc. Glazerman, Steven; Allison Seifullah Published: March 2012 Reviews the implementation of a schoolwide reform model that offers teachers incentives to improve student achievement and classroom performance. Examines its impact on student test scores and on teacher retention within schools. Funder(s): Joyce Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(106 pages; 983KB; PDF)
The Library in the City: Changing Demands and a Challenging Future Pew Charitable Trusts Published: March 2012 Examines the Free Library of Philadelphia's operations compared with other urban libraries, including circulation, visits, and programming; challenges in staffing and efforts to adjust to changing needs; and barriers such as a complex governing structure. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Education; Education, Libraries Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(53 pages; 2.87MB; PDF)
Technical Assistance Matters: Schools Need Support to Become Healthier Alliance for a Healthier Generation Published: March 2012 Outlines findings from assessments of the Healthy Schools Program's progress in helping schools implement policies and programs that promote healthy eating and physical activity from 2006 to 2010. Highlights the need for training and technical assistance. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(4 pages; 415KB; PDF)
A Market for Success: How a Robust Service Provider Market Can Help Community Colleges Improve Student Completion FSG Kutash, Jeff; Kevin Connell; Kate Tallant; Matt Wilka Published: February 2012 Outlines how external service providers can help community colleges enhance institutional redesign, use of data, student services and supports, and faculty development in order to remove barriers to completion, increase efficiency, and improve outcomes. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(36 pages; 1.28MB; PDF)
A New Measure of Educational Success in Texas National Center for Higher Education Management Systems Published: February 2012 Analyzes the percentage of Texas public school students starting eighth grade in 1996-98 who enrolled in higher education after high school graduation and who attained a postsecondary certificate or degree within six years by race/ethnicity and gender. Funder(s): Houston Endowment, Inc. Related Organization(s): Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Subject(s): Higher Education; Elementary and Secondary Education; Minorities Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(16 pages; 630KB; PDF)
A Golden Opportunity: Advancing California's Early Care and Education Workforce Professional Development System RAND Corporation Karoly, Lynn A. Published: February 2012 Examines how well the state's professional development system prepares the early care workforce, provides ongoing support to ensure high-quality early childhood education, and effectively uses public resources to maximize benefit. Funder(s): Buffett Early Childhood Fund, David and Lucile Packard Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Early Childhood; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(174 pages; 943KB; PDF)
The Use of Early Care and Education by California Families RAND Corporation Karoly, Lynn A. Published: February 2012 Examines state data on participation in non-parental care prior to kindergarten by age and type of care setting — center-based, relative, or non-relative care — including subsidized early childhood education by publicly funded program. Funder(s): Buffett Early Childhood Fund, David and Lucile Packard Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Early Childhood; Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(11 pages; 369KB; PDF)
2012 School Report Card Excellent Schools Detroit Published: February 2012 Ranks elementary, middle, and high schools — including public, charter, and private schools — in the Detroit area by neighborhood, based on reading and math test scores averaged over a three-year period. Funder(s): Skillman Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 8.45MB; PDF)
It Takes a Whole Society: Opening Up the Learning Landscape in the High School Years Nellie Mae Education Foundation Halpern, Robert Published: February 2012 Argues for providing a more meaningful high school learning experience by designing innovative curricula, blending academic and applied learning, engaging disadvantaged learners, integrating career and technical education, and offering apprenticeships. Funder(s): Nellie Mae Education Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(76 pages; 7.59MB; PDF)
Documenting Uncertain Times: Postgraduate Transitions of the Academically Adrift Cohort Social Science Research Council Arum, Richard; Esther Cho; Jeannie Kim; Josipa Roksa Published: February 2012 Based on surveys, analyzes the relationship between college students' academic engagement and growth and life outcomes two years after graduation, including employment, income, student loans, credit card debt, parental assistance, and civic engagement. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York, Ford Foundation, Lumina Foundation for Education, Teagle Foundation Subject(s): Social Science; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues; Higher Education Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(28 pages; 670KB; PDF)
Positive Student Outcomes in Community Schools Center for American Progress Castrechini, Sebastian; Rebecca A. London Published: February 2012 Analyzes links between participation in community school supplemental programs in extended learning, family engagement, and support, and student outcomes such as English language development scores and attitudes about school. Makes policy recommendations. Funder(s): JPMorgan Chase Foundation Related Organization(s): John W. Gardner Center for Youth and Their Communities at Stanford University Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(48 pages; 802KB; PDF)
Review of State Policies on Teacher Induction New Teacher Center Goldrick, Liam; Dara Barlin; Jennifer Burn; David Osta Published: February 2012 Outlines criteria and recommendations for state policies on providing mentoring support for new teachers and administrators, including universality, program standards on design and operation, mentor quality, program delivery, funding, and accountability. Funder(s): Joyce Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(48 pages; 577KB; PDF)
Assets & Opportunity Profile: Dallas Corporation for Enterprise Development Published: February 2012 Highlights data on the scope and scale of financial insecurity among households in Dallas, including income and asset poverty rates by demographics, education, and geography. Lists examples of city-level strategies to build residents' financial security. Funder(s): Communities Foundation of Texas, Thomson Family Foundation Subject(s): Public Affairs; Social Science; Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 2.71MB; PDF)
Young, Underemployed and Optimistic: Coming of Age, Slowly, in a Tough Economy Pew Research Center Published: February 2012 Presents survey findings about the Great Recession's impact on young adults ages 18 to 34, including employment, earnings, college enrollment, long-term plans, values, views of adulthood and careers, and outlook compared with the previous generation. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Social Science; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues; Education Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(67 pages; 1.08MB; PDF)
California 2025: Planning for a Better Future: 2012 Update Public Policy Institute of California Published: February 2012 Updates, with 2011 data, policy issues, underlying factors, needs, projections, and outlook for the state's budget, climate change effects, economy, education, population, transportation, water management, and workforce. Funder(s): Public Policy Institute of California Subject(s): Public Affairs; Education; Environment Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(40 pages; 2.66MB; PDF)
The Widening Academic Achievement Gap Between the Rich and the Poor: New Evidence and Possible Explanations Stanford University Reardon, Sean F. Published: February 2012 Analyzes growth in income inequality and the "income achievement gap" in test scores of children in high- and low-income families over fifty years. Examines parents' education and investment in cognitive development as factors in children's achievement. Funder(s): Brookings Institution, Russell Sage Foundation, Spencer Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Social Science; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(50 pages; 366KB; PDF)
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)
Putting Children and Families First: Head Start Programs in 2010 Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) Schmit, Stephanie; Danielle Ewen Published: February 2012 Offers data highlights from the 2010 Program Information Reports, including trends since 2006 in the characteristics of the various Head Start programs, teachers, and enrollees, as well as the programs' impact on access to medical and dental care. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, George Gund Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Early Childhood; Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(9 pages; 157KB; 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)
School Policies and Practices to Improve Health and Prevent Obesity: National Elementary School Survey Results, School Years 2006-07 Through 2009-10 (Executive Summary) Bridging the Gap Published: January 2012 Examines progress in improving foods and beverages offered at schools, physical education programming, and walking or biking to school under the federal mandate. Lists policy options, such as raising reimbursement rates and ensuring adequate daily recess. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(28 pages; 629KB; PDF)
Moving to Outcomes: Approaches to Incorporating Child Assessments Into State Early Childhood Quality Rating and Improvement Systems RAND Corporation Zellman, Gail L.; Lynn A. Karoly Published: February 2012 Analyzes state policy options for incorporating direct assessments of children into the design, implementation, and evaluation of quality rating and improvement systems and other quality improvement efforts to determine the impact on child outcomes. Funder(s): Buffett Early Childhood Fund, David and Lucile Packard Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Early Childhood; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(82 pages; 507KB; PDF)
Sustained Positive Effects on Graduation Rates Produced by New York City's Small Public High Schools of Choice MDRC Bloom, Howard S.; Rebecca Unterman Published: January 2012 Evaluates how effectively small academically nonselective high schools that replaced large failing ones achieved sustained improvement in academic progress and graduation rates across variations in prior proficiency, family income, and demographics. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(12 pages; 178KB; PDF)
The Strengths and Challenges of Community Organizing as an Education Reform Strategy: What the Research Says Nellie Mae Education Foundation; Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University Renee, Michelle; Sara McAlister Published: January 2011 Outlines the advantages of community organizing as a reform strategy, such as its ability to address power relationships and build political will for broad reform; evidence of impact; effective strategies, including working via alliances; and challenges. Funder(s): Nellie Mae Education Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Literature Review PubHub Link(35 pages; 531KB; PDF)
Movin' It and Improvin' It!: Using Both Education Strategies to Increase Teaching Effectiveness Center for American Progress Jerald, Craig D. Published: January 2012 Calls for reforms that use evaluations not only to recruit, retain, and dismiss teachers but also to enhance effectiveness through professional development. Recommends investing in proven professional development models and ensuring feedback is valuable. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(35 pages; 988KB; PDF)
Increasing Physical Activity Through Recess Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Published: January 2012 Summarizes research on the effects of recess, including its benefits as an effective and efficient way to increase the amount of physical activity and enhance academic performance and trends in daily recess by school location and student population. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Children and Youth; Health Publication Type: Literature Review PubHub Link(7 pages; 218KB; PDF)
Lightening the Load: A Look at Four Ways That Community Schools Can Support Effective Teaching Center for American Progress Chang, Theodora; Calyssa Lawyer Published: January 2012 Describes how healthcare, family involvement, and expanded food assistance programs at high-poverty community schools enhance teacher effectiveness by enabling them to focus on instruction in stable environments. Recommends policies to maximize benefits. Funder(s): JPMorgan Chase Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Human Services Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(32 pages; 359KB; 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 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; Mathematica Policy Research, Inc. 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 Related Organization(s): Mathematica Policy Research, Inc. 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)
A Cluster Randomised Trial Evaluation of the Media Initiative for Children: Respecting Difference Programme Centre for Effective Education at Queen's University Belfast Connolly, Paul; Angela Eakin; Sarah Miller Published: October 2012 Evaluates trial outcomes of a preschool program designed to raise awareness of diversity issues, increase empathy, and promote inclusive behaviors among children, early childhood practitioners, and parents. Considers implications for further development. Funder(s): Atlantic Philanthropies Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Early Childhood; Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(98 pages; 2.35MB; 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 Foundations 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 Daniels Fund Published: 2011 Contains board chair and president's message; 2010 highlights; program information, with a focus on education; grants summaries and grantee profiles from Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming; financial summary; and list of board members. Funder(s): Daniels Fund Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Higher Education; Substance Abuse Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(20 pages; 8.64MB; 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, Wal-mart 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 outcomes and ensure educational quality by using more integrative and competency-based measures, including "learning portfolios," instead of credit hours. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(24 pages; 2.30MB; PDF)
Critical Roles: California's Allied Health Workforce California Hospital Association Published: February 2011 Outlines strategies for meeting the shortage of non-nursing professionals such as respiratory therapists, including funding health science education, aligning curricula with employers' needs, and offering innovative models for non-traditional students. Funder(s): California Endowment Subject(s): Health; Education; Public Affairs Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(12 pages; 2.57MB; PDF)
Kauffman Thoughtbook 2011 Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Published: 2011 Contains chairman's and president's messages; essays and interviews on EMKF's work in education and entrepreneurship, as well as the economic landscape and innovation in various fields; financial information; and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Higher Education; Social Entrepreneurship Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(192 pages; 1.84MB; PDF)
Pathways to Prosperity: Meeting the Challenge of Preparing Young Americans for the 21st Century Harvard Graduate School of Education Published: February 2011 Examines the urgent need to prepare students for postsecondary degrees and professional training, lessons from Northern and Central Europe, and models of school reform to provide career and technical education, including expanded roles for employers. Funder(s): Accenture, DeVry Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Nellie Mae Education Foundation, Pearson Foundation, W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Higher Education; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(52 pages; 2.41MB; PDF)
Delivering on the Promise: How Missouri Can Grow Excellent, Accountable Public Charter Schools National Alliance for Public Charter Schools Published: February 2011 Assesses the development and state of charter schools, including performance, policy environment, financing, and support system. Makes recommendations for improving quality, oversight, resource allocation, leadership and staff, student access, and data. Funder(s): Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(48 pages; 887KB)
Investing in Our Next Generation: A Funder's Guide to Addressing the Educational Opportunities and Challenges Facing English Language Learners Grantmakers for Education Published: February 2011 Outlines the characteristics of English language learners, the need for targeted solutions to the achievement gap between ELLs and English-proficient students, and suggestions for funders, including integrating ELL strategies across education portfolios. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Carnegie Corporation of New York, W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, Special Education; Social Science, Immigration Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(9 pages; 364KB; PDF)
Turning the Tide: Five Years of Achieving the Dream in Community Colleges MDRC Rutschow, Elizabeth Zachry; Thomas Brock; Oscar Cerna; Dan Cullinan; Susan Gooden; Davis Jenkins; Monica Reid Kerrigan; Kasey Martin; Genevieve Orr; Lashawn Richburg-Hayes Published: January 2011 Evaluates the impact of a Lumina initiative designed to help community colleges identify barriers to student success, develop intervention strategies, and bring effective programs to scale. Examines elements of success and limitations. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Related Organization(s): Ambrose Monell Foundation, Annie E. Casey Foundation, Carnegie Corporation of New York, Kresge Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(210 pages; 3.97MB; PDF)
Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Poetry Center for Social Media at American University; Poetry Foundation Published: January 2011 Outlines best practices created by the poetry community for using copyrighted materials in parody and satire; "remixed" new works; education; criticism, comment, or illustration; poetry online; and literary performance. Lists principles and limitations. Funder(s): Poetry Foundation Related Organization(s): Harriet Monroe Poetry Institute, Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Education Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(19 pages; 336KB; PDF)
2010 Annual Report Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Published: 2011 Contains board chair's message, executive director's message, program information, grant guidelines, grants list, and lists of board members and staff. 2010 financial statements available at separate link. Funder(s): Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(11 pages; 1.24MB; PDF) Financial Report
The Degree Qualifications Profile Lumina Foundation for Education Published: January 2011 Proposes benchmarks in applied learning, intellectual skills, specialized knowledge, broad, integrative knowledge, and civic learning for associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees as reference points for accountability and sharing knowledge. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(34 pages; 4.57MB; PDF)
The Real Cost of the Contract: An Analysis of Salary & Benefits of Boston Public School Teachers Boston Foundation Tyler, Samuel R.; Elaine Dandurand Beattie Published: January 2011 Compares Boston public school teachers' compensation, working conditions, and benefits, based on the last contract, with those of other districts. Calls for realigning the pay structure to allocate greater resources to supporting student achievement. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Related Organization(s): Boston Municipal Research Bureau Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(21 pages; 778KB; PDF)
2010 Annual Report Dyson Foundation Published: January 2011 Contains president's letter, 2010 year in review, program information, grant guidelines, financial data, and links to grants database and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Dyson Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(23 pages; 722KB; HTML)
California 2025: Planning for a Better Future: 2011 Update Public Policy Institute of California Published: January 2011 Updates a 2010 overview of policy issues, underlying factors, projections, and policy outlook for the state's budget, climate change effects, economy, education, population, transportation, water management, and workforce with new data. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Public Affairs; Education; Environment Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(36 pages; 1.83MB; PDF)
2011 School Report Card: The Best and Worst Results for Detroit Students Excellent Schools Detroit Published: January 2011 Ranks elementary, middle, and high schools in the Detroit area, including public, charter, and private schools, by reading and math test scores. Lists questions parents should ask when visiting a school and resources for further information. Funder(s): Skillman Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(18 pages; 708KB; PDF)
A Model for Success: CART's Linked Learning Program Increases College Enrollment Center for Advanced Research and Technology Published: January 2011 Outlines the Linked Learning model of combining rigorous high school academics with technical learning and real-world experience at the Center for Advanced Research Technology. Presents data on its impact on community college and university enrollment. Funder(s): Cal-PASS, Clovis Unified School District, Fresno Unified School District, James Irvine Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Higher Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(12 pages; 583KB; PDF)
2010 Annual Report Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley Published: 2011 Contains message from the board chair and the president, grant guidelines, grants list, donor information, funds list, donors list, grantee and donor profiles, financial statements, and lists of board members, advisors, and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(20 pages; 2.88MB; PDF)
Project Exploration: 10-year Retrospective Program Evaluation Project Exploration Chi, Bernadette; Juna Z. Snow Published: December 2010 Assesses the impact of a program giving low-income students of color hands-on science experience on science capacity, youth development, and engagement in communities of practice. Examines practices that support science learning by underrepresented youth. Funder(s): Noyce Foundation Related Organization(s): Center for Research, Evaluation, and Assessment at the University of Califiornia, Berkeley Subject(s): Science/Technology; Elementary and Secondary Education; Minorities Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(82 pages; 1.22MB; PDF)
Lessons for PreK-3rd From Montgomery County Public Schools Foundation for Child Development Marietta, Geoff Published: December 2010 Presents a case study of how a district improved third-grade reading proficiency rates and narrowed the achievement gap, in spite of growing English Language Learner and low-income populations, by implementing an integrated early learning strategy. Funder(s): Foundation for Child Development Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(32 pages; 859KB; PDF)
Turnaround Schools: District Strategies for Success and Sustainability Education Resource Strategies Published: October 2010 One of a series of guides for school district leaders on optimizing resource allocation, outlines how to assess what each school needs and what it gets now, develop an overhaul program for failing schools, and target interventions. Includes worksheets. Funder(s): Noyce Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(94 pages; 2.04MB; PDF)
Milwaukee Independent Charter Schools Study: Report on One Year of Student Growth School Choice Demonstration Project Witte, John F.; Deven Carlson; Alicia Dean; Patrick J. Wolf Published: December 2010 Analyzes results of an evaluation of gains in reading and math scores over one academic year among independent charter school students compared with public school students, by charter school type, student characteristics, and school-switching. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Joyce Foundation, Kern Family Foundation, Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc., Robertson Foundation, Walton Family Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(40 pages; 2.39MB)
The Fiscal Impact of the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program: 2010-2011 Update and Policy Options School Choice Demonstration Project Costrell, Robert M. Published: December 2010 Evaluates the net fiscal impact of the voucher program on state and local public funds in terms of spending on students and the distribution of the impact among property taxpayers in and outside of Milwaukee, state taxpayers, and Milwaukee public schools. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Joyce Foundation, Kern Family Foundation, Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc., Robertson Foundation, Walton Family Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(26 pages; 1.22MB; PDF)
California Report Card 2011: Setting the Agenda for Children Children Now Published: December 2010 Grades the state on education, health, and other issues and sets policy priorities including a P-12 revenue and reform package; a comprehensive longitudinal data system; coordinated and streamlined service delivery, and affordable health coverage. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Public Affairs; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(108 pages; 1.88MB; PDF)
Assessing the Determinants and Implications of Teacher Layoffs Urban Institute Goldhaber, Dan; Roddy Theobald Published: December 2010 Analyzes the factors that predict which teachers are likely to be laid off in Washington state in the current seniority-based system and which would likely be laid off in an effectiveness-based system. Considers implications for student achievement. Funder(s): American Enterprise Institute, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, National Center for Analysis of Longitudinal Data in Education Research Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(56 pages; 1.60MB; PDF)
Fair Use Challenges in Academic and Research Libraries Association of Research Libraries; Center for Social Media; Washington College of Law Adler, Prudence; Patricia Aufderheide; Brandon Butler; Peter Jaszi Published: December 2010 Summarizes findings from a survey of librarians on the application of fair use in copyright practice to fulfill libraries' missions of teaching and learning support, scholarship support preservation, exhibition, and public outreach. Funder(s): Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Related Organization(s): Center for Social Media at American University Subject(s): Education; Education, Libraries; Science/Technology, Intellectual Property Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(23 pages; 281KB; PDF)
30 Large Urban School Districts Show Better Relative Academic Performance Than Their States for African-American, Hispanic, or Low-Income Students Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation Published: December 2010 Presents findings from data collected in the Broad Prize selection process on large urban districts with higher-than-state-average performance among African-American, Latino, and low-income students and the policies and practices behind their success. Funder(s): Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Minorities Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(6 pages; 456KB; PDF)
School Funding Reality: A Bargain Not Kept Boston Foundation; Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education Moscovitch, Ed Published: Decmeber 2010 Examines how Massachusetts' 1993 inflation-adjusted mechanism designed to preserve funding equity among districts has not kept pace with healthcare costs and how it affects teachers, education materials, training, class size, and the neediest districts. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Related Organization(s): Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Public Affairs; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(30 pages; 5.55MB; PDF)
School Improvement Grants: Take 2 School Turnaround Group Shea, Jennifer; Meredith Liu Published: December 2010 Outlines lessons from the FY 2009 funding process and failed strategies to turn around failing schools, including the importance of accountability for student achievement and innovative partnerships. Offers advice on application design and implementation. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(13 pages; 682KB; PDF)
The Teaching Job Education Resource Strategies Published: December 2010 One of a series of guides for school district leaders on optimizing resource allocation, outlines needed actions and changes in defining and measuring effectiveness, hiring, professional growth, school-based support, and compensation. Includes worksheets. Funder(s): Noyce Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(100 pages; 2.82MB; PDF)
School Design: Leveraging Talent, Time, and Money Education Resource Strategies Published: December 2010 One of a series of guides for school district leaders on resource allocation, outlines a strategic design including before- and after-school small-group instruction, block schedules, and integrated curricula to optimize student loads and planning time. Funder(s): Noyce Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(92 pages; 2.88MB; PDF)
Supporting Instruction: Investing in Teaching Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Published: December 2010 Describes the foundation's work in supporting the Common Core State Standards for literacy and math and a design collaborative developing tools for teachers to help students meet them, including template tasks, instructional modules, and courses. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(18 pages; 4.70MB; PDF)
The New Role of Academia in Drug Development Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation; University of Kansas Cancer Center; Friends of Cancer Research Published: December 2010 Recommends ways for government, nonprofits, and academic institutions to work with the private sector to develop drugs and bring them to market more efficiently, including establishing models for intellectual property and technology transfer processes. Funder(s): Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Related Organization(s): Council for American Medical Innovatio, Kansas Bioscience Authority Subject(s): Medical Research; Science/Technology; Higher Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(17 pages; 252KB; PDF)
Digital Learning Now! Foundation for Excellence in Education Published: December 2010 Based on discussions among education, government and technology leaders and others, outlines the potential of digital learning to close the achievement gap; basic elements, including student access and personalized learning; and policy actions for each. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation, Walton Family Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Science/Technology, Internet; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(20 pages; 930KB; PDF)
2010 Annual Report: It Takes All of Us Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Published: 2010 Contains mission statement, message from the board chair and the president, grants summary, program information, fund and grantee profiles, funds list, donor information, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(28 pages; ; HTML)
The Education of Migrant Children: An NGO Guide to EU Policies and Actions Open Society Institute Huttova, Jana; Elif Kalaycioglu; Lina Molokotos-Liederman Published: November 2010 Provides an overview of the European Union's policies and practices in promoting migrants' rights and equality, integration, social inclusion and cohesion, and education and training. Recommends ways for NGOs to address challenges and fill gaps. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Children and Youth; Elementary and Secondary Education; Minorities Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(216 pages; 801KB; PDF)
Military Veterans' Experiences Using the Post-9/11 GI Bill and Pursuing Postsecondary Education RAND Corporation Steele, Jennifer L.; James Coley; Nicholas Salcedo Published: November 2010 Presents survey findings on the new GI Bill's impact on the choice to pursue higher education and choice of college, students' satisfaction with the bill, and challenges. Offers suggestions for enhancing students' experience and institutional practice. Funder(s): American Council on Education, Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Social Science, Military; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(98 pages; 674KB; PDF)
Grantmaking in Russia John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Published: November 2010 Provides an updated summary of the foundation's twenty years of grantmaking in Russia in the areas of higher education and research and human rights. Lists representative grants. Funder(s): John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Higher Education; Civil and Human Rights Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(4 pages; 373KB; PDF) Russian Version
Navigating the "New Normal" Lumina Foundation for Education Published: November 2010 Outlines state policy changes needed to align spending with the aim of improving college access, quality, and attainment to meet the demand for college graduates under budget constraints. Highlights policy change efforts and models for calculating demand. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Public Affairs Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(20 pages; 1.49MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(20 pages; 1.49MB; PDF)
Innovations in College Access: Including Adult Learners, Strengthening Student Success Working Poor Families Project Hilliard, Thomas J. Published: November 2010 Outlines the College Access Challenge Grant Program to fund state strategies for improving college access and boosting low-income students' attainment. Examines how states have used the grants so far and suggests including adult learning initiatives. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Ford Foundation, Joyce Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Public Affairs Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(11 pages; 250KB; PDF)
PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Higher Education Public Policy Institute of California Baldassare, Mark; Dean Bonner; Sonja Petek; Nicole Willcoxon Published: November 2010 Presents survey findings on views of higher education as a state funding priority; concerns about college costs, access, and the impact of budget cuts; support for increases in taxes, fees, or out-of-state students to maintain funding; and other issues. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Public Affairs Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(36 pages; 555KB; PDF)
Evaluating Teachers: The Important Role of Value-Added Brookings Institution Glazerman, Steven; Dan Goldhaber; Susanna Loeb; Stephen Raudenbush; Douglas Staiger; Grover Whitehurst Published: November 2010 Outlines issues for evaluating teachers based on value added — their contribution to student learning — and the use of value added information, implications of classifying teachers, and reliability compared with other fields and evaluations. Funder(s): Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice, Walton Family Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(13 pages; 336KB; PDF)
Student Debt and the Class of 2009 Project on Student Debt Published: November 2010 Analyzes state-by-state data on the average debt of 2009 graduates and percentages of those with debt. Ranks high- and low-debt states and colleges and makes recommendations for improving data. Funder(s): BayTree Fund, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(13 pages; 1.41MB; PDF)
Benchmarking 2010: Trends in Education Philanthropy Grantmakers for Education Published: November 2010 Based on a survey of GFE members, examines education funders' priorities, the growing number of funders active in education policy, their roles, and efforts to better coordinate and align their work to leverage resources to achieve systemic change. Funder(s): Bank of America Charitable Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Philanthropy and Voluntarism Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(26 pages; 1.6MB; PDF)
Conducting a Scan of Your College Access and Success System OMG Center for Collaborative Learning Dougherty, Victoria; Michele Lempa Published: November 2010 Explains how to design and implement an assessment of local systems' ability to improve college attainment, including needs, assets, and challenges; and how to leverage findings for stakeholder engagement, benchmarking, and strategy development. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(24 pages; 170KB; PDF)
Pathways for School Finance in California Public Policy Institute of California Rose, Heather; Jon Sonstelie; Margaret Weston Published: November 2010 Simulates school finance reforms to equalize core program funding rates, shifting categorical programs to unrestricted support, raising funding for high-poverty districts, and adjusting regional rates. Focuses on special education and Economic Impact Aid. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Public Affairs; Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(41 pages; 548KB; PDF)
School Finance Reform Public Policy Institute of California Weston, Margaret Published: November 2010 Outlines the history, structure, and critiques of California's school finance system that it is inequitable, inadequately funded, and overly complex. Proposes principles for reform and a strategy to achieve them through small investments over time. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Public Affairs; Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(19 pages; 8.84MB; PDF)
When Failure Is Not an Option: Designing Competency-Based Pathways for Next Generation Learning International Association for K-12 Online Learning; Nellie Mae Education Foundation Sturgis, Chris; Susan Patrick Published: November 2010 Proposes an online learning-assisted model in which students advance by demonstrating mastery of subjects based on clear, measurable objectives and meaningful assessments. Examines innovation drivers, challenges, and philanthropic opportunities. Funder(s): Nellie Mae Education Foundation Related Organization(s): MetisNet Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Science/Technology Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(42 pages; 2.14MB; PDF)
A Priority for California's Future: Science for Students Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning Published: November 2010 Based on a survey and focus groups, examines Californians' views on science education, including priority relative to other subjects, timing, amount, quality of instruction, adequacy of resources, and conditions required for improvement. Funder(s): S.D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation Related Organization(s): Belden Russonello & Stewart, Inverness Research, SRI International, Stone's Throw Communications, University of California, Berkeley Subject(s): Science/Technology; Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(20 pages; 2.90MB; PDF)
State Community College Funding Strategies That Benefit Low-Income, Lower-Skilled Students Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) Choitz, Vickie Published: November 2010 Outlines "student-centered" state funding strategies for community college financing to improve postsecondary access and success for lower-skilled and low-income students by limiting tuition growth, focusing on outcomes, and supporting career advancement. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Public Affairs Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(22 pages; 724KB; PDF)
The Cost Quandary Lumina Foundation for Education Published: November 2010 Illustrates the flaws and limitations in the school counseling and financial aid systems that prevent qualified low-income students from attending college, issues in the context of state budget woes, and students' concerns about growing debt burdens. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 2.12MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(24 pages; 2.12MB; PDF)
2009 Annual Report Four County Community Foundation Published: November 2010 Contains mission statement, board chair's message, funds list, scholarship profiles, 2009 highlights, financial statements, and lists of board members, staff, and committee members. Funder(s): Four County Community Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(13 pages; 2.36MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(13 pages; 2.36MB; PDF)
Something's Got to Give EdSource Published: October 2010 Examines policies and practices shaping California's developmental education, remedial course-taking patterns in community colleges, and college completion outcomes. Explores innovations for reform, foundation-funded initiatives, and policy implications. Funder(s): California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(28 pages; 1.29MB; PDF)
College Access and Success in Philadelphia: Part I: Moving Towards Systemic Efforts OMG Center for Collaborative Learning Published: October 2010 Presents a scan of the city's college access and success system — schools, higher education institutions, community-based organizations, families, advocates, funders, and businesses — and opportunities to advance collaboration and alignment. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(41 pages; 483KB; PDF)
College Access and Success in Philadelphia: Part II: College Enrollment Activity OMG Center for Collaborative Learning Published: October 2010 Presents a scan of Philadelphia public high school graduates' characteristics and their college enrollment, retention, and completion rates. Outlines implications and recommendations for local institutions and supports for college access and success. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(45 pages; 349KB; PDF)
Miami-Dade College Access & Success Landscape Scan: Understanding the College Access and Success System in Miami OMG Center for Collaborative Learning Published: October 2010 Presents a scan of Miami-Dade's college access and success system — schools, higher education institutions, community-based organizations, families, advocates, funders, and businesses — and opportunities to advance collaboration and alignment. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(49 pages; 1.12MB; PDF)
Easy Come, EZ-GO: A Federal Role in Removing Jurisdictional Impediments to College Education Center for American Progress Sponsler, Brian A.; Gregory S. Kienzl; Alexis J. Wesaw Published: October 2010 Outlines the need to raise college degree attainment by creating Educational Zone Governance Organizations in multistate metropolitan regions to coordinate and incentivize policies that expand access. Offers data by metro area, age, and race/ethnicity. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(52 pages; 6.94MB; PDF)
Divided We Fail: Improving Completion and Closing Racial Gaps in California's Community Colleges Institute for Higher Education Leadership & Policy at CSU Sacramento Moore, Colleen; Nancy Shulock Published: October 2010 Analyzes outcomes for California community college students over six years, including credits, certificates, associate degrees, transfers, and racial/ethnic disparities. Suggests using data to improve completion rates and bridging practices and policies. Funder(s): Campaign for College Opportunity, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Minorities Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(20 pages; 604KB; PDF)
Districts Developing Leaders: Lessons on Consumer Actions and Program Approaches From Eight Urban Districts Education Development Center Orr, Margaret Terry; Cheryl King; Michelle LaPointe Published: October 2010 Profiles eight Wallace-supported approaches to preparing future principals to succeed in improving troubled city schools, including establishing clear expectations so that university preparation programs can craft training accordingly. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(150 pages; 1.68MB; PDF)
Hours of Opportunity: Volumes I, II and III Wallace Foundation; RAND Corporation Published: October 2010 Examines Wallace-supported efforts in five cities to build systems to improve the quality and accessibility of after-school, summer, and other out-of-school time programs. Concludes that the fledgling systems hold some promise. Also describes challenges. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Related Organization(s): RAND Corporation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, After-School Programs; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(325 pages; 2.36MB; PDF) Issue Brief Video Commentary
Putting Performance on the Map: Locating Quality Schools in the Kansas City, Missouri School District IFF Published: October 2010 Analyzes enrollment, capacity, location, and performance data for KCMSD and charter schools and examines the effects of closures, restructuring, and teacher layoffs on students. Recommends strategic coordination to meet student needs and state standards. Funder(s): Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(98 pages; 1.53MB; PDF)
Lessons From a Ten-Year Funder Collaborative: A Case Study of the Partnership for Higher Education in Africa Partnership for Higher Education in Africa; Clear Thinking Communications Published: October 2010 Examines the collaborative's evolution, successes, and challenges, including differences in foundation cultures and lack of data. Offers advice on leadership, goals and expectations, planning, structure, pooled funding, evaluation, and exit plans. Funder(s): Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Carnegie Corporation of New York, Ford Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Related Organization(s): Clear Thinking Communications Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Higher Education; International Affairs/Development Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(50 pages; 372KB; PDF)
Expanding Underrepresented Minority Participation: America's Science and Technology Talent at the Crossroads National Academy of Sciences Published: October 2010 Recommends investing in research, innovation, and a dynamic science and engineering workforce with the participation of underrepresented minorities. Suggests ways to improve access, motivation, affordability, and supports to raise degree completion rates. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York Subject(s): Science/Technology; Education; Minorities Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(229 pages; 1.36MB; HTML)
Next Generation Learning Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Published: October 2010 Describes the foundation's investments in utilizing technology to develop innovative learning models and personalized educational pathways to help low-income and minority high school students graduate ready for college and obtain postsecondary degrees. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Higher Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 136KB; PDF)
A New Era of Education Reform: Preparing All Students for Success in College, Career and Life Rennie Center for Education Research & Policy Published: October 2010 Examines the views of Massachusetts superintendents, principals, and educators on focusing on and assessing twenty-first century skills and core content, such as critical thinking, communication, technology and media literacy, and cross-cultural skills. Funder(s): Nellie Mae Education Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Higher Education Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(48 pages; 1.26MB; PDF)
The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health Robert Wood Johnson Foundation; Institute of Medicine Published: October 2010 Details recommendations to ensure that nurses can practice to the full extent of their training, improve nursing education, offer leadership opportunities in healthcare redesign and improvement efforts, and boost data collection. Includes case studies. Funder(s): National Academy of Sciences, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Health, Healthcare Access/Reform; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(586 pages; 7.68MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(586 pages; 7.68MB; PDF)
Education and Achievement: A Focus on Latino "Immigrant" Children Urban Institute Garcia, Eugene E. Published: October 2010 Describes the Institute for Teaching English Language Learners' comprehensive program to boost English language learners' academic achievement by optimizing the environment, supporting teachers, increasing learning opportunities, and engaging families. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Foundation for Child Development Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Social Science, Immigration; Minorities, Hispanics/Latinos Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(15 pages; 175KB; PDF)
Reading on Grade Level in Third Grade: How Is It Related to High School Performance and College Enrollment? Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago; Consortium on Chicago School Research Lesnick, Joy; Robert M. Goerge; Julia Gwynne; Cheryl Smithgall Published: October 2010 Illustrates how third-grade reading level correlates with eighth-grade reading level, which, along with ninth-grade school traits, correlates with ninth-grade performance, which in turn correlates with high school graduation and college attendance rates. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Related Organization(s): Consortium on Chicago School Research Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Higher Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(41 pages; 355KB; PDF)
2009 Annual Report Dyson Foundation Published: 2010 Contains president's letter, 2009 year in review, program information, grants list, grant guidelines, financial summary, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Dyson Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Higher Education; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(53 pages; 2.0MB; HTML) FOLIO Link(53 pages; 2.0MB; HTML)
Teacher Quality: What You Need to Know Joyce Foundation Published: September 2010 Illustrates how a new teacher's experience affects her classroom effectiveness. Outlines promising practices in training, recruiting, supporting, evaluating, and rewarding good teachers and questions to ask of schools, districts, and state legislators. Funder(s): Joyce Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Children and Youth Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(17 pages; 1.20MB; PDF)
Paying for College: Availability of Need-Based Financial Aid for New Jersey's Working Adults Rutgers Center for Women and Work; Working Poor Families Project White, Karen; Mary Gatta; Heather McKay Published: September 2010 Examines barriers to low-income working adult students' access to Education Opportunity Fund and Tuition Aid Grants; challenges such as childcare needs; and lack of data for tracking the state's progress in making college affordable. Recommends reforms. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Ford Foundation, Joyce Foundation Related Organization(s): Working Poor Families Project Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Women Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(18 pages; 964KB; PDF)
Fostering Physical Activity for Children and Youth: Opportunities for a Lifetime of Health Convergence Partnership Srikantharajah, Janani Published: September 2010 Based on a literature scan and interviews, outlines policy opportunities and practices that address socioeconomic, cultural, and environmental factors in physical activity rates and raise the quality and quantity of activity in and out of school. Funder(s): California Endowment, Kaiser Permanente, Kresge Foundation, Nemours Health & Prevention Services, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, W.K. Kellogg Foundation Related Organization(s): PolicyLink, Prevention Institute Subject(s): Children and Youth; Athletics/Sports; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(40 pages; 5.63MB; PDF)
2010 California County Scorecard of Children's Well-Being California Endowment Published: September 2010 Provides county-by-county data on twenty-six indicators of child well-being, including health, insurance coverage, access to open space, safety, substance use, preschool enrollment, and academic outcomes. Compares data by urban/rural and income levels. Funder(s): California Endowment Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(287 pages; 2.55MB; PDF) Interactive Map
An Educated Workforce for a 21st Century Economy: Public Policy Opportunities for Higher Education in Maine Maine Compact for Higher Education; Maine Community Foundation Published: September 2010 Recommends policies to raise postsecondary education attainment rates and incomes by aligning higher education with workforce needs, expanding financial access to and state support for colleges, and providing multiple pathways. Lists promising practices. Funder(s): Maine Community Foundation, Maine Compact for Higher Education Related Organization(s): Senator George J. Mitchell Scholarship Research Institute Subject(s): Higher Education; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(33 pages; 1.12MB; PDF)
2010 Annual Report Frey Foundation Published: 2010 Contains 2010 grants list in the areas of affordable housing, education, health and human services, and religion; grantee and event photographs; and financial statements. Funder(s): Frey Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(9 pages; 211KB; PDF)
School Turnaround Field Guide FSG Social Impact Advisors Kutash, Jeff; Emily Gorin; Eva Nico; Samira Rahmatullah; Kate Tallant Published: September 2010 Outlines approaches to turning around low-performing schools, lessons from early efforts, gaps to be filled, and critical actions to implement effective practices, create supportive policies and conditions, and build capacity and sustainability at scale. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York, Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(66 pages; 3.99KB; PDF)
A Stronger Nation Through Higher Education 2010 Lumina Foundation for Education Published: September 2010 Updates state-by-state profiles on progress toward raising the college attainment rate to 60 percent and improving the quality of postsecondary degrees and credentials by 2025. Provides educational attainment data by race/ethnicity and county. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Education; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(116 pages; 8.60MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(116 pages; 8.60MB; PDF)
Suspended Education: Urban Middle Schools in Crisis Civil Rights Project Losen, Daniel J.; Russell Skiba Published: September 2010 Examines the rise in school suspensions; their effectiveness; the widening racial/ethnic discipline gap, especially for African-American boys; and the impact of suspensions on academic success and likelihood of incarceration. Makes policy recommendations. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Poverty and Race Research Action Council Related Organization(s): Southern Poverty Law Center Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Minorities; Civil and Human Rights Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(25 pages; 239KB; PDF)
Accomplishments of the Partnership for Higher Education in Africa, 2000-2010 Partnership for Higher Education in Africa; New York University Lewis, Suzanne Grant; Jonathan Friedman; John Schoneboom Published: September 2010 Details the investments and impact of a funder collaborative focused on higher education in nine African countries, and each foundation's contribution. Discusses enduring improvements, increased resources, value added, and additional foundation efforts. Funder(s): Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Carnegie Corporation of New York, Ford Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Related Organization(s): New York University Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Higher Education; International Affairs/Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(102 pages; 2.89MB; PDF)
Access to Knowledge for Consumers: Reports of Campaigns and Research 2008-2010 Consumers International Published: September 2010 Presents findings from a global survey on barriers to consumer access to educational and cultural materials and software; case studies on copyright flexibility; advocacy and campaigns targeting developing countries; and conferences on access to knowledge. Funder(s): Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Science/Technology; Science/Technology, Intellectual Property; Education Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(336 pages; 5.02MB; PDF)
School Funding Systems: Equity, Transparency, Flexibility Education Resource Strategies Published: September 2010 One of a series of guides for school district leaders on optimizing resource allocation, explains how to cut budgets with the least impact on the neediest, shift funds to effective programs and where most needed, and invest stimulus funds in improvements. Funder(s): Noyce Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(64 pages; 1.81MB; PDF)
2009 Annual Report Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Published: September 2010 Contains CEO's message; 2009 highlights, including text and video profiles of grantees, partners, local community members, and online communities; video interviews with foundation leaders and employees; financial statements; and grants summary. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Higher Education; International Affairs/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(16 pages; ; HTML)
Widening the Doorways of Opportunity: Philanthropic Efforts to Strengthen Postsecondary Education and Skill Development Systems Working Poor Families Project Quinterno, John Published: September 2010 Outlines foundations' expanding role in raising low-income families' postsecondary educational and skill attainment levels, the policy components of seven philanthropic reform initiatives, and recommendations for WPFP state partners for leveraging change. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Ford Foundation, Joyce Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Education; Philanthropy and Voluntarism Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(13 pages; 238KB; PDF)
Time to Act: Closing the Racial Achievement Gap Silicon Valley Education Foundation; Silicon Valley Community Foundation Published: August 2010 Recommends teacher training in culturally relevant and responsive instruction, retention of qualified teachers at high-need schools, consistent criteria for math placement, and making college requirements the default curriculum students must opt out of. Funder(s): Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Silicon Valley Education Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Higher Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(5 pages; 2.90MB; PDF)
Public Opinion in Perspective: Wisconsin's Mind on Education Refocus Wisconsin Goldstein, Kenneth M.; William G. Howell Published: August 2010 Outlines survey findings on Wisconsin residents' views on the quality of public schools and reforms including increased spending, accountability, vouchers, charter schools, online education, and merit pay, compared with Milwaukee and national surveys. Funder(s): Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc., Wisconsin Policy Research Institute Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(17 pages; 109KB; PDF)
2009 Annual Report: Wallace's Report '09: Appraising a Decade Wallace Foundation Published: 2010 Contains board chair's message; president's essay; mission statement; decade-long review of foundation programs in education leadership, OST learning, and arts participation; 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(53 pages; 5.83MB; PDF)
Smallest Victims of the Foreclosure Crisis: Children in the District of Columbia Urban Institute Comey, Jennifer; Michel Grosz Published: August 2010 Examines trends in the number of public school students affected by the foreclosure crisis, their demographic characteristics, and concentration by neighborhood or school. Discusses implications for housing and education agencies and providers. Funder(s): Foundation to Promote Open Society, Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Children and Youth; Elementary and Secondary Education; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(22 pages; 1.21MB; PDF)
The Impact of Teacher Experience: Examining the Evidence and Policy Implications Urban Institute Rice, Jennifer King Published: August 2010 Reviews data on how early-career experience affects teacher effectiveness by subject, level, and distribution among high- and low-poverty schools. Calls for frontloading experience-based compensation, ensuring ongoing effectiveness, and even distribution. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Related Organization(s): National Center for the Analysis of Longitudinal Data in Education Research (CALDER) Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Literature Review PubHub Link(8 pages; 624KB; PDF)
Performance-Based Compensation: Design and Implementation at Six Teacher Incentive Fund Sites Joyce Foundation; Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Eckert, Jonathan Published: August 2010 Examines preliminary outcomes for student achievement, stakeholder support, recruitment and retention, and changes in school cultures; success factors; challenges; and the role of states and districts in implementation and financial sustainability. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, 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(46 pages; 1.09MB; PDF)
The Three Essentials: Improving Schools Requires District Vision, District and State Support, and Principal Leadership Southern Regional Education Board Published: August 2010 Identifies seven strategies and charts steps for schools, districts, and state government to help secondary school principals succeed, including investing in professional learning and ensuring the effective use of high-quality student achievement data. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(64 pages; 358KB; PDF)
Learning-Focused Leadership and Leadership Support: Meaning and Practice in Urban Systems Center for the Study of Teaching and Policy Knapp, Michael S.; Michael A. Copland; Meredith I. Honig; Margaret L. Plecki; Bradley S. Portin Published: August 2010 Synthesizes three reports on what good education leadership means and how it can best be supported, including the role of the school leader and the transformation of central district offices to focus more on improving instruction. Outlines key practices. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(48 pages; 1.01MB; PDF)
Achievement Trends in Schools With School Administration Managers (SAMs) Policy Studies Associates Turnbull, Brenda J.; Erikson R. Arcaira; Richard N. White Published: August 2010 Compares student achievement trends over two years in schools with school administration managers helping principals increase the time they spend on instruction and schools without SAMs. Explores links between principals' time and student performance. 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(20 pages; 450KB; PDF)
Lessons in Early Learning: Building an Integrated Pre-K-12 System in Montgomery County Public Schools Foundation for Child Development; Pre-K Now Marietta, Geoff Published: August 2010 Analyzes lessons and strategies from successful efforts to integrate districtwide early learning as part of pre-K-12 school reform, including full-day kindergarten, standards-based curricula, consistency, and parental and community involvement. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): Pre-K Now Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Early Childhood; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(24 pages; 962KB; PDF)
2009 Annual Report: Built to Last Greater Cincinnati Foundation Published: 2010 Contains mission statement, message from the board chair and the president, 2009 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; 3.29MB; PDF) Supplemental Information
Key Facts on Foundation Giving for Oakland Foundation Center Published: August 2010 Highlights findings from an analysis of the numbers and dollar amounts of 2008 grants to Oakland-based nonprofits by geographic area of focus, issue area, population served, type of support, and grantmakers' location. Lists top recipients and funders. Funder(s): East Bay Community Foundation, San Francisco Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Elementary and Secondary Education; Human Services Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(3 pages; 608KB; PDF)
Houston Independent School District Michael and Susan Dell Foundation Published: August 2010 Describes the data-driven Accelerating Student Progress, Increasing Results & Expectations (ASPIRE) program, which rewards educators for middle school students' academic growth relative to expectations. Reviews challenges, outcomes, and lessons learned. Funder(s): Michael and Susan Dell Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(16 pages; 419KB; PDF)
2009 Annual Report James Irvine Foundation Published: 2010 Contains mission statement, president's message, program information, grants list, message from the chief investment officer and treasurer, financial summary, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(65 pages; 876KB; PDF)
Lessons in Reading Reform: Finding What Works Public Policy Institute of California Betts, Julian R.; Cory Koedel; Andrew C. Zau Published: August 2010 Evaluates elements of reforms designed to improve reading scores among students identified as lagging behind, including extended-length English classes and school years. Considers the role of teachers' experience, lessons learned, and policy implications. Funder(s): Donald Bren Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(24 pages; 5.61MB; PDF)
Unlocking the Potential of School Nursing: Keeping Children Healthy, in School, and Ready to Learn Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Published: August 2010 Outlines disparities in school nurse staffing; promising policies and funding strategies; the role of school nurses in the educational, healthcare, and public health systems; and the challenges they face. Calls for better coordination between sectors. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Health, Public Health; Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 759KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(8 pages; 759KB; PDF)
School District Wellness Policies: Evaluating Progress and Potential for Improving Children's Health Three Years After the Federal Mandate Bridging the Gap Published: August 2010 Analyzes data on written wellness policies on nutrition, nutrition education, and physical activity and education from the 2006-09 school years. Highlights the progress made and policy opportunities for improvement, including evaluation components. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 1.16MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(32 pages; 1.16MB; PDF)
Better Benefits: Reforming Teacher Pensions for a Changing Work Force Education Sector Aldeman, Chad; Andrew J. Rotherham Published: August 2010 Explains how defined-benefit pension plans create barriers to attracting, retaining, and distributing effective teachers equitably. Proposes reforms including changing the benefit formula or structure, limiting political pressure, and phasing in changes. Funder(s): Joyce Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(25 pages; 813KB; PDF)
Measuring What Matters: A Stronger Accountability Model for Teacher Education Center for American Progress Crowe, Edward Published: July 2010 Examines current state policies and practices for ensuring accountability and quality control of teacher education programs; proposes a framework for a redesigned system, including common standards across states; and state policy recommendations. 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(44 pages; 397KB; PDF)
Girls Speak: A New Voice in Global Development International Center for Research on Women; Coalition for Adolescent Girls Greene, Margaret E.; Laura Cardinal; Eve Goldstein-Siegel Published: July 2010 Presents adolescent girls' views on the value of education and its impact on their lives, their aspirations, and barriers to long-term change as guidance for targeting interventions to improve self-determination and health, social, and economic outcomes. Funder(s): Nike Foundation, United Nations Foundation Subject(s): Women; International Affairs/Development; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(84 pages; 2.83MB; PDF)
2010 KIDS COUNT Data Book Annie E. Casey Foundation Published: July 2010 Offers state-by-state data on ten indicators of children's health, education, and economic security; 2000-08 trends; and variations by race/ethnicity. Finds rising percentages of low-birthweight babies, children in poverty, and children of single parents. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(60 pages; 6.41MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(60 pages; 6.41MB; PDF)
The Productivity Push Lumina Foundation for Education Published: July 2010 Profiles Arizona's efforts to raise higher education productivity — delivering quality education to more students at lower cost — via partnerships between community colleges and state universities. Lists initiatives in other grantee states. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Education Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(24 pages; 2.09MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(24 pages; 2.09MB; PDF)
2009 Annual Report: Looking Forward Duke Endowment Published: 2010 Contains letter from the board chair and the president, 2009 highlights, grantee profiles, grants summary, financial statements, and list of board members and staff. Includes link to grants lists. Funder(s): Duke Endowment Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Health Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link( pages; ; HTML)
Learning From Leadership: Investigating the Links to Improved Student Learning Wallace Foundation; Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement; Ontario Institute for Studies in Education Louis, Karen Seashore; Stephen Anderson; Kenneth Leithwood; Kyla Wahlstrom Published: July 2010 Analyzes quantitative data confirming that education leadership has a strong impact on student achievement, as measured by test scores, largely in shaping a school's "professional community" where teachers work together to improve classroom instruction. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Related Organization(s): Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education Subject(s): Education; Education, Leadership Development; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(338 pages; 3.32MB; PDF)
The Harlem Children's Zone, Promise Neighborhoods, and the Broader, Bolder Approach to Education Brookings Institution Whitehurst, Grover J.; Michelle Croft Published: July 2010 Examines the role of community services in raising academic achievement in the Harlem Children's Zone. Questions the effectiveness of replicating the neighborhood approach, rather than the schools-only approach, in the Promise Neighborhoods Initiative. Funder(s): Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice, Walton Family Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(12 pages; 289KB; PDF)
Tuning In to Local Labor Markets: Findings From the Sectoral Employment Impact Study Public/Private Ventures Maguire, Sheila; Carol Clymer; Maureen Conway; Joshua Freely; Deena Schwartz Published: July 2010 Evaluates three industry-specific training and support programs for unemployed and underskilled workers. Examines participants' likelihood of finding jobs, earnings, and benefits and programmatic, contextual, and individual factors behind the outcomes. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Subject(s): Human Services; Human Services, Employment; Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(96 pages; 97KB; PDF)
Using Competency-Based Evaluation to Drive Teacher Excellence: Lessons From Singapore Public Impact Steiner, Lucy Published: June 2010 Describes Singapore's use of performance-linked "competencies" and rating scales for each competency, modeled on effective teachers' behaviors, to measure, reward, and develop teacher performance. Considers lessons for U.S. teacher evaluation systems. Funder(s): Joyce Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(24 pages; 664KB; PDF)
2009 Annual Report: Foundation + Collaboration + Inspiration Joyce Foundation Published: 2010 Contains president's message, program information in the areas of culture, education, employment, environment, gun violence, and money and politics; 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(61 pages; 1.35MB; HTML)
From Access to Success: A Funder's Guide to Ensuring More Americans Earn Postsecondary Degrees Grantmakers for Education Published: July 2010 Highlights discussions from a May 2010 convening on proven strategies to increase the number of Americans earning a postsecondary degree. Examines barriers and intervention levers at the student, institutional, and policy levels and the role of funders. Funder(s): Bank of America Charitable Foundation, Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, TG, USA Funds for Education Endowment, Inc. Subject(s): Higher Education; Elementary and Secondary Education; Philanthropy and Voluntarism Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(6 pages; 337KB; PDF)
Massachusetts' Forgotten Middle Skills Jobs: Meeting the Demands of a 21st-Century Economy National Skills Coalition; SkillWorks; Workforce Solutions Group Published: July 2010 Calls on the state to invest in training workers for jobs requiring more than a high school diploma but not a four-year degree by guaranteeing access to two years of postsecondary education. Highlights best practices in education and training programs. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Ford Foundation, Joyce Foundation, W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Education; Human Services; Human Services, Employment Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(33 pages; 4.40MB; PDF)
Fighting the Drop-Out Crisis Washington Monthly Colvin, Richard Lee; Sarah Garland; Betsy Hammond; Dale Mezzacappa Published: July 2010 Describes data-driven efforts to raise high school graduation rates in New York, Philadelphia, and Portland, Oregon by replacing low-performing schools with smaller schools or offering alternative schools and programs, as well as their outcomes to date. Funder(s): Boston Foundation, Carnegie Corporation of New York, Nellie Mae Education Foundation, Spencer Foundation, William Penn Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(16 pages; 2.79MB; HTML)
Shifting Gears: State Innovation to Advance Workers and the Economy in the Midwest Joyce Foundation Strawn, Julie Published: July 2010 Outlines five states' policy actions to expand access to postsecondary credentials and careers and innovations implemented through Joyce's initiative, including combining basic skills content with workforce readiness, support services, and specialization. Funder(s): Joyce Foundation Related Organization(s): Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) Subject(s): Public Affairs; Human Services, Employment; Education Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(32 pages; 4.59MB; PDF)
Philadelphia's Changing Schools and What Parents Want From Them Pew Charitable Trusts Ferrick, Jr., Tom; Laura Horwitz Published: June 2010 Based on a survey, examines parents' expectations from and perceptions of school reforms, performance, and options among district-run, charter, private, and Catholic schools; priorities; and challenges by race/ethnicity, age, and income. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(45 pages; 1.67MB; PDF)
2009 Financial Statements Henry Luce Foundation Published: 2010 Contains 2009 financial statements and notes, including supplemental schedule of program and administrative expenses. Funder(s): Henry Luce Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; International Affairs/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(17 pages; 742KB; PDF)
2009 Annual Report Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Published: 2010 Contains president's message, program information, grants list, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(113 pages; 291KB; PDF)
Transforming the High School Experience: How New York City's New Small Schools Are Boosting Student Achievement and Graduation Rates MDRC Bloom, Howard S.; Saskia Levy Thompson; Rebecca Unterman Published: June 2010 Evaluates how a system of small, academically non-selective high schools emphasizing academic rigor, student-teacher relationships, and community partnerships improved achievement and graduation rates for disadvantaged students. Explores implications. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(189 pages; 2.43MB; PDF)
California 2025: Planning for a Better Future Public Policy Institute of California Bedsworth, Louise; Tracy Gordon; Ellen Hanak; Hans P. Johnson; Jed Kolko; Eric Larsen Published: June 2010 Provides overviews of issues, underlying factors, projections, and policy outlook for the state's budget, climate change effects, economy, education, population, transportation, water management, and workforce. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Public Affairs; Education; Environment Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(42 pages; 1.81MB; PDF)
2009 Annual Report Bush Foundation Published: 2010 Contains president's message, board chair's message, grants summary, financial summary, lists of Bush Fellows, investment commentary, lists of board members and staff, and links to program information. Funder(s): Bush Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Human Services Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(6 pages; 623KB; PDF)
Residential Instability and the McKinney-Vento Homeless Children and Education Program: What We Know, Plus Gaps in Research Urban Institute Cunningham, Mary; Sam Hall; Robin Harwood Published: June 2010 Reviews the literature on the effects of homelessness and residential instability on academic performance and describes the program designed to mitigate them. Calls for better data collection on the affected children's outcomes and the program's impact. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Elementary and Secondary Education; Human Services, Homeless Services Publication Type: Literature Review PubHub Link(14 pages; 104KB; PDF)
Shooting for Stars: Cross-Sector Lessons for Retaining High-Performing Educators Public Impact Ableidinger, Joe; Julie Kowal Published: June 2010 Examines key strategies from outside the education sector for retaining high performers and applications for K-12: offer differentiated pay and competitive packages, opportunities for advancement, flexible and challenging work roles, and team-building. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Joyce Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(26 pages; 590KB; PDF)
Restoring the Balance: Dollars, Values, and the Future of College Sports Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics Published: June 2010 Recommends strengthening accountability for intercollegiate athletics by requiring more transparency and better comparisons of athletics and academic spending, rewarding practices that prioritize academic values, and treating college athletes as students. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Athletics/Sports; Higher Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 8.08MB; HTML)
Strong Leaders Strong Schools: 2009 School Leadership Laws National Conference of State Legislatures Shelton, Sara Published: June 2010 Provides an overview of state laws enacted to support school leader initiatives in 2009, addressing issues including the roles, responsibilities, and authority of principals; professional development; assessing effectiveness; and governance structures. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Education, Leadership Development; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 552KB; PDF)
The Worst of Times: Children in Extreme Poverty in the South and Nation Southern Education Foundation Published: June 2010 Analyzes patterns of extreme child poverty by state, county, and school district. Examines federal funding for high-poverty districts and the need for local, state, and federal policy to improve educational opportunities for the poorest children. Funder(s): Atlantic Philanthropies Subject(s): Children and Youth; Elementary and Secondary Education; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(40 pages; 1.26MB; PDF)
What's Next?: The Assessment Challenges Facing States Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Published: June 2010 Outlines the essential elements of redesigning state student assessments: build comprehensive, up-to-date systems; link standards, assessments, and instruction; create common assessments via collaboration; create pathways to college; and maintain systems. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(14 pages; 5.30MB; PDF)
Fewer, Clearer, Higher: Moving Forward With Consistent, Rigorous Standards for All Students Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Published: June 2010 Outlines Gates' criteria for fewer, clearer, and higher standards to improve college and career readiness, including teachable and measurable, aligned with curricula and assessments, clear about proficiency, focused on higher knowledge, and transferable. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(16 pages; 17.72MB; PDF)
Help Wanted: Projections of Jobs and Education Requirements Through 2018 Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce Published: June 2010 Provides forecasts for job openings and demand for postsecondary education and training, including by occupation and industry. Highlights the link between education and earning potential and the need to align educational opportunities with careers. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Lumina Foundation for Education Related Organization(s): Bureau of Labor Statistics Subject(s): Education; Higher Education; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(122 pages; 11.38MB; PDF)
Working With Teachers to Develop Fair and Reliable Measures of Effective Teaching Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Published: June 2010 Outlines a program to develop and test measures of teacher effectiveness by analyzing student assessment data, classroom observations, teachers' pedagogical content knowledge, and student and teacher surveys. Proposes evaluation and development criteria. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(16 pages; 3.02MB; PDF)
2009 Annual Report: A Capital Investment Lumina Foundation for Education Published: 2010 Contains board chair's message, president's message, profiles of investment in a college education, program information, financial highlights, grant guidelines, grants list, and lists of board members and senior staff. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Higher Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(28 pages; 1.57MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(28 pages; 1.57MB; PDF)
School Policies and Practices to Improve Health and Prevent Obesity: National Elementary School Survey Results: School Years 2006-07 and 2007-08 (Executive Summary) Bridging the Gap Published: June 2010 Summarizes findings on foods and beverages offered at lunch or sold in vending machines, physical education programming, and walking or biking to school under the federal wellness policy mandate. Outlines policy options for improvement and monitoring. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(16 pages; 573KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(16 pages; 573KB; PDF)
A Portrait of Low-Income Young Adults in Education Institute for Higher Education Policy Published: June 2010 Provides an overview of 2000-08 college attainment and completion trends by poverty and race/ethnicity. Considers the links between low-income young adults' postsecondary education and labor market outcomes and policy implications for improving outcomes. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Education; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(12 pages; 810KB; PDF)
2009 Annual Report New York Community Trust Published: 2010 Contains message from the board chair and the president, safety-net grantee profiles, program information, select grants list and guidelines, funds list and guidelines, 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; 2.37MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(68 pages; 2.37MB; PDF)
Race to the Top: What Grantmakers Can Learn From the First Round Foundation Center Lawrence, Steven Published: June 2010 Based on interviews with stakeholders in the Department of Education's first-round Race to the Top competition, examines the challenges states faced, grantmaker support for applications, concerns, and insights into grantmaker-government partnerships. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 1.57MB; PDF)
Opportunity at the Top: How America's Best Teachers Could Close the Gaps, Raise the Bar, and Keep Our Nation Great Public Impact Hassel, Bryan C.; Emily Ayscue Hassel Published: June 2010 Analyzes the effect the best teachers have on low-performing students' learning gains, the potential for closing achievement gaps by expanding their impact, and strategies to identify and retain effective teachers by building an opportunity culture. Funder(s): Joyce Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(34 pages; 888KB; PDF)
3X for All: Extending the Reach of Education's Best Public Impact Hassel, Bryan C.; Emily Ayscue Hassel Published: June 2010 Proposes ways to extend the reach of the best teachers, who produce three times the learning gains that the least effective ones do, including focusing on instruction, managing multiple classrooms, and using technology. Looks at implementation challenges. Funder(s): Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation, Joyce Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(34 pages; 453KB; PDF)
Scaling the Digital Divide: Home Computer Technology and Student Achievement Urban Institute Ladd, Helen F.; Jacob L. Vigdor Published: June 2010 Assesses the effect of access to home computers and broadband Internet on students' math and reading test scores and its potential to close the achievement gap for the disadvantaged. Considers the role of parental monitoring. Funder(s): National Center for Analysis of Longitudinal Data in Education Research, William T. Grant Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Science/Technology, Internet Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(48 pages; 683KB)
Teacher Attitudes About Compensation Reform: Implications for Reform Implementation Urban Institute Goldhaber, Dan; Michael DeArmond; Scott DeBurgomaster Published: June 2010 Examines teachers' views of merit pay and alternative compensation for those in hard-to-staff subject areas and schools and those with special knowledge and skills. Analyzes determining factors for varying levels of support. Outlines policy implications. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, National Center for Analysis of Longitudinal Data in Education Research Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Social Science Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(54 pages; 769KB; PDF)
Expanding America's Capacity to Educate Nurses: Diverse, State-Level Partnerships Are Creating Promising Models and Results Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Published: May 2010 Outlines the need to expand nursing education capacity to address the coming personnel shortage. Highlights strategies of twelve partnerships, including pay-for-performance funding and new curricula and technology, and makes policy recommendations. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Education; Higher Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(10 pages; 820KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(10 pages; 820KB; PDF)
Getting Past Go: Building the Remedial Education Bridge to College Success Education Commission of the States Vandal, Bruce Published: May 2010 Outlines the Getting Past Go initiative's findings on the state policy landscape for remedial education, policy levers shaping delivery, and policies facilitating or impeding innovation aimed at raising completion rates for students in remedial courses. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Education; Public Affairs Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(16 pages; 931KB; PDF)
The Beacon Community Centers Middle School Initiative: Report on Implementation and Youth Experience in the Initiative's Second Year Policy Studies Associates, Inc. Russell, Christina; Jennifer LaFleur; Mark Low; Andrea S. Palmiter; Elizabeth R. Reisner; Troy A. Scott Published: May 2010 Evaluates the second year of an initiative to offer fifth-to-eighth graders structured out-of-school-time programs. Looks at implementation, such as engagement, staffing, and activities; youths' social and educational development; and underlying factors. 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(52 pages; 285KB; PDF)
Multiple Pathways to Graduation: New Routes to High School Competition Center on Reinventing Public Education Marsh, Shannon; Paul T. Hill Published: May 2010 Examines three approaches — targeted population, district-wide, and linked learning — to raising graduation rates, benefits, and challenges; what is required for implementation; and which approaches work well for different types of districts. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(39 pages; 506KB; PDF)
Reparable Harm: Fulfilling the Unkept Promise of Educational Opportunity for Long Term English Learners Californians Together Olsen, Laurie Published: May 2010 Examines factors in the increase in long-term English learners in California, student characteristics, and current limitations. Recommendations include specialized courses, clustered placement in grade-level classes, and monitoring and support systems. Funder(s): California Community Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Education; Social Science, Immigration Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(68 pages; 443KB; PDF)
America After 3PM Special Report on Summer Afterschool Alliance Published: May 2010 Presents survey findings on participation rates in summer learning programs, potential participation rates based on parental interest, and support for public funding for summer programs. Examines enrollment and need among low-income and minority children. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Related Organization(s): JC Penney Afterschool Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, After-School Programs; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(24 pages; 381KB; PDF)
2009 Annual Report Colorado Trust Published: 2010 Contains message from the board chair and the president, program information, 2009 grantees list, grantee profiles, grant guidelines, 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(47 pages; 3.65MB; HTML) FOLIO Link(47 pages; 3.65MB; HTML)
Funding Career Pathways and Career Pathway Bridges: A Federal Policy Toolkit for States Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) Published: May 2010 Offers summaries of federal programs and a funding options worksheet for supporting state career pathways programs — linked adult education, training, and college programs that enable students to advance their education and careers at the same time. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Joyce Foundation Subject(s): Education; Public Affairs; Higher Education Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(46 pages; 1.23MB; PDF)
2010 KIDS COUNT Special Report: EARLY WARNING! Why Reading by the End of Third Grade Matters Annie E. Casey Foundation Published: May 2010 Highlights fourth-grade reading scores as a predictor for dropping out and the implications for earning potential, global competitiveness, and productivity. Examines factors undermining poor minority students' reading proficiency and outlines reforms. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(62 pages; 11.69MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(62 pages; 11.69MB; PDF)
An Evaluation of the Teacher Advancement Program (TAP) in Chicago: Two Year Impact Report Mathematica Policy Research, Inc. Glazerman, Steven; Allison Seifullah Published: May 2010 Discusses findings on the second-year impact of the TAP program, in which teachers earn extra pay and are promoted for delivering added value to student achievement and quality classroom performance, on student test scores and teacher retention rates. Funder(s): Joyce Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(62 pages; 2.31MB; PDF)
Hispanics, High School Dropouts and the GED Pew Hispanic Center Fry, Richard Published: May 2010 Examines the low General Educational Development attainment rate among Latino/Hispanic high school dropouts by nativity and compared with other racial/ethnic groups; contributing factors; and the effects of GED credentials on upward mobility. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Minorities; Minorities, Hispanics/Latinos; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 429KB; PDF)
Out of the Debate and Into the Schools Boston Foundation Therriault, Susan Bowles; Samantha Carney; Julia Casasanto; Allison Gruner Gandhi Published: May 2010 Explores how practices and strategies at pilot and charter schools with autonomy in governance, budget, staffing, professional development, scheduling, and curriculum and instruction lead to different outcomes from those at traditional public schools. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(28 pages; 3.92MB; PDF) Supporting Evidence FOLIO Link(28 pages; 3.92MB; PDF)
Writing to Read: Evidence for How Writing Can Improve Reading Alliance for Excellent Education; Carnegie Corporation of New York Published: May 2010 Analyzes studies showing that writing about reading material enhances reading comprehension, writing instruction strengthens reading skills, and increased writing leads to improved reading. Outlines recommended writing practices and how to implement them. 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(74 pages; 593KB; PDF)
Lessons: When Networks Build a Platform, Students Step Up Lumina Foundation for Education Published: May 2010 Profiles effective networks working to increase college access and success by helping welfare mothers navigate the system, empowering students to tell their stories as a way to boost postsecondary success, and by engaging students in policy advocacy. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Public Affairs Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(32 pages; 2.63MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(32 pages; 2.63MB; PDF)
Teacher Mobility, School Segregation, and Pay-Based Policies to Level the Playing Field Urban Institute Clotfelter, Charles T.; Helen F. Ladd; Jacob L. Vigdor Published: May 2010 Analyzes the effectiveness of using salary differentials to help schools serving disadvantaged students attract and retain highly qualified teachers. Examines teachers' responses to salary incentives and school characteristics by qualifications. Funder(s): National Center for Analysis of Longitudinal Data in Education Research, Russell Sage Foundation, Spencer Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(58 pages; 669KB; PDF)
Education Leadership: An Agenda for School Improvement Wallace Foundation Published: April 2010 Reports on a 2009 school leadership conference on lessons learned, progress, and current issues such as changing principal training programs and district offices' priorities, with insights from researchers and government, district, and school leaders. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Education; Education, Leadership Development; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(27 pages; 1.12MB; PDF)
Central Office Transformation for District-Wide Teaching and Learning Improvement Wallace Foundation Published: April 2010 Identifies five major changes that can help transform the focus of school district central offices from administration and compliance to improving classroom instruction, including strong engagement with principals and reorganizing and "reculturing." Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Related Organization(s): Center for the Study of Teaching and Policy at University of Washington Subject(s): Education; Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(156 pages; 1.22MB)
2009 Annual Report Chicago Community Trust Published: 2010 Contains message from the board chair and the president; 2009 highlights; grants lists by program, lists of donor-advised, designated, and other grants; donor profiles; financial highlights; and lists of donors, board and committee members, and staff. Funder(s): Chicago Community Trust Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(100 pages; 12.23MB; PDF)
PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Education Public Policy Institute of California Published: April 2010 Presents survey findings on how Californians view issues in the K-12 education system, including the impact of state funding cuts, high school dropout rates, college and workforce preparation, merit pay for teachers, and higher taxes to help fund schools. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Education; Public Affairs; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(36 pages; 583KB; PDF)
Higher Education in California: New Goals for the Master Plan Public Policy Institute of California Johnson, Hans P. Published: April 2010 Calls for policies to raise college completion rates and the portions of high school graduates eligible for state schools and of transfer students receiving bachelor's degrees. Explores issues of equity, funding, college-readiness, and remedial programs. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(28 pages; 1.12MB; PDF)
Turning Community College Drop-Outs Into Graduates Center for Public Policy Priorities Published: April 2010 Examines college readiness levels in Texas by race/ethnicity, age, and core subject and factors behind low completion rates at community and technical colleges. Calls for reforming developmental education and assessment. Profiles current initiatives. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Ford Foundation, Joyce Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(10 pages; 3.70MB; PDF)
Facilitating the Commercialization of University Innovation: The Carolina Express License Agreement Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Published: April 2010 Describes the development and implementation, at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, of standard licensing agreements that streamline the commercialization of university research and fosters collaboration between new firms and the university. Funder(s): Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Subject(s): Science/Technology; Science/Technology, Intellectual Property; Higher Education Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(13 pages; 155KB; PDF)
The State of Preschool 2009 National Institute for Early Education Research Barnett, W. Steven; Dale J. Epstein; Allison H. Friedman; Jason T. Hustedt; Rachel A. Sansanelli Published: April 2010 Provides data on state-funded pre-K programs for the 2008-09 school year and examines the recession's effects on expanding enrollment and raising standards. Ranks states by percentage of children enrolled, funding per child, and quality benchmarks met. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): Rutgers University Graduate School of Education Subject(s): Education; Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Early Childhood Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(260 pages; 8.15MB; PDF)
Breaking the Cycle: An International Comparison of U.S. Mathematics Teacher Preparation Michigan State University Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Education Published: April 2010 Compares courses taken, experience, and knowledge of mathematics and pedagogy among future elementary and middle school mathematics teachers in sixteen countries. Explores links to student performance and calls for reforms in certification and curricula. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Boeing, Carnegie Corporation of New York, GE Foundation Related Organization(s): United States Teacher Education Study in Mathematics Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Education; Social Science, International Studies Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(57 pages; 10.70MB; PDF)
Off the Charts: Columns of Data Provide Support for Student Achievement Lumina Foundation for Education Published: April 2010 Profiles efforts to track longitudinal student performance data, assess risk factors for dropping out, and enhance interventions to raise college completion rates. Includes recommended state actions, such as linking K-12 and postsecondary data. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Education; Public Affairs Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(24 pages; 1.85MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(24 pages; 1.85MB; PDF)
Clipping Our Own Wings: Copyright and Creativity in Communication Research Center for Social Media Published: April 2010 Presents survey findings on how knowledge of copyright issues affects communication scholars' research decisions, access, and publication. Recommends developing best practices standards for the U.S. doctrine of fair use to expand creative options. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Education; Science/Technology, Intellectual Property Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(17 pages; 904KB; PDF)
2009 Annual Report Carnegie Corporation of New York Published: 2010 Contains program summaries, 2009 grants lists, 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(78 pages; 1.44MB; PDF)
Expanding Access and Opportunity: The Washington State Achievers Program Institute for Higher Education Policy; Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Published: March 2010 Evaluates outcomes of Gates' initiative to expand access to college for low-income students through school reform, mentoring, and scholarships. Examines student demographics, college readiness, enrollment and persistence, student loans, and experience. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(24 pages; 754KB; PDF)
2009 Annual Report Communities Foundation of Oklahoma Published: 2010 Contains funds list; donor and grantee profiles in the areas of community, philanthropy, technology, education, health, and arts and culture; financial summary; and lists of board members, staff, advisors, and committee volunteers. Funder(s): Communities Foundation of Oklahoma Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development, Rural Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 2.70MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(16 pages; 2.70MB; PDF)
Opportunity for All: How the American Public Benefits From Internet Access at U.S. Libraries University of Washington Information School Becker, Samantha; Michael D. Crandall; Karen E. Fisher; Bo Kinney; Carol Landry; Anita Rocha Published: March 2010 Examines the use of free computer and Internet access in public libraries, by income level, age, race/ethnicity, and online activity. Explores libraries' role as a community resource for social media, education, employment, e-government, and other areas. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Institute of Museum and Library Services Related Organization(s): University of Washington Information School Subject(s): Education; Education, Libraries Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(212 pages; 2.50MB; HTML)
Recommendations for Incorporating Postsecondary and Workforce Data into Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems Working Poor Families Project Ganzglass, Evelyn; Andrew Reamer; Brandon Roberts; Whitney Smith; Rachel Unruh Published: March 2010 Outlines the need for data systems to assess educational transitions, completions, and labor market outcomes of adult students and workers in postsecondary, adult education, and skill development programs in order to strengthen policies and programs. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Ford Foundation, Joyce Foundation Subject(s): Education; Higher Education; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(3 pages; 429KB; PDF)
2009 Annual Report San Angelo Health Foundation Published: 2010 Contains mission statement, board chair's message, grants list, summary of 1997-2009 grants by program area, 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 FOLIO Link(20 pages; 803KB; PDF)
Strengthening State Economic Development Systems: A Framework for Change Working Poor Families Project Quinterno, John Published: March 2010 Reviews state economic development activities and the distribution of benefits. Argues for strengthening accountability and transparency, improving job quality, and integrating workforce education and training into efforts aimed at emerging sectors. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Ford Foundation, Joyce Foundation Subject(s): Public Affairs; Education; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(10 pages; 169KB; PDF)
2009 Grants Report Yawkey Foundations Published: 2010 Contains board chair and president's message; grantee profiles in the areas of education, health, human services, youth and amateur athletics, arts and culture, and conservation and wildlife; 2009 grants list; and list of board members. Funder(s): Yawkey Foundation II Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(70 pages; 2.20MB; PDF)
Investing in Kentucky's Working Families: A Path to Shared Prosperity in the Commonwealth Mountain Association for Community Economic Development; Working Poor Families Project Published: March 2010 Examines the challenges Kentucky's working poor face and recommends ways to improve inadequate state policies in education, workforce development, economic development, and work supports as a whole in order to invest in skilled jobs and a strong economy. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Ford Foundation, Joyce Foundation Related Organization(s): Working Poor Families Project Subject(s): Public Affairs; Education; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(44 pages; 2.29MB; PDF)
Drawing the Line: Parental Informal Payments for Education Across Eurasia Open Society Institute Published: March 2010 Explores public policy issues on, motivations for, and scope and impact of private contributions to public education in former Soviet bloc countries. Makes recommendations for payment process, community engagement, and policy to promote accountability. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Education; Elementary and Secondary Education; International Affairs/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(136 pages; 471KB; PDF)
A Matter of Degrees: Preparing Teachers for the Pre-K Classroom Pre-K Now Bueno, Marisa; Linda Darling-Hammond; Danielle Gonzales Published: March 2010 Reviews the research on how pre-K teacher preparation affects learning and program quality. Explores the potential costs and benefits of raising preparation standards, expected challenges, and strategies states and localities have used to address them. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): Pew Center on the States Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Early Childhood; Education Publication Type: Literature Review PubHub Link(24 pages; 947KB; PDF)
Primary Sources: America's Teachers on America's Schools Scholastic; Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Published: March 2010 Analyzes findings from a survey of teachers on challenges and solutions for higher achievement, including clear common standards, multiple measures of student performance, innovation, accurate measures of teacher performance, and bridging school and home. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Related Organization(s): Harris Interactive Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(110 pages; 798KB; PDF)
Can I Get a Little Advice Here?: How an Overstretched High School Guidance System Is Undermining Students' College Aspirations Public Agenda Published: March 2010 Presents survey findings on the limitations of the public high school guidance system and how perfunctory counseling affects college choice, financial aid, and other outcomes. Calls for in-depth and practical advice, especially for disadvantaged students. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Education; Elementary and Secondary Education; Higher Education Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(45 pages; 2.15MB; PDF)
Funding California Schools: The Revenue Limit System Public Policy Institute of California Weston, Margaret Published: March 2010 Analyzes variations in per-student funding across districts under the current school finance system by examining the components used to calculate funds, including adjustments for falling enrollment and small schools. Recommends simplifying adjustments. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(39 pages; 576KB; PDF) Technical Appendix
Federal Expenditures on Elementary-Age Children in 2008 (Ages 6 through 11) Urban Institute; Brookings Institution Vericker, Tracy C.; Elizabeth H. Bringewatt; Julia B. Isaacs; Adam Kent; Jennifer Macomber Published: March 2010 Examines 2008 federal expenditures on elementary-age children, where funds are spent, and how; estimates 2009-12 expenditures; and outlines policy issues affecting this age group, including the importance of high-quality education and obesity prevention. Funder(s): Foundation for Child Development, Strategic Knowledge Fund, W.K. Kellogg Foundation Related Organization(s): Brookings Institution Subject(s): Children and Youth; Public Affairs; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(34 pages; 451KB)
Federal Expenditures on Pre-Kindergarteners and Kindergarteners in 2008 (Ages 3 through 5) Urban Institute; Brookings Institution Kent, Adam; Elizabeth H. Bringewatt; Julia B. Isaacs; Jennifer Macomber; Tracy C. Vericker Published: March 2010 Examines 2008 federal, state, and local expenditures on benefits for children ages 3 to 5. Outlines the importance of high-quality care, education, and social services during pre-K and kindergarten years to developmental, economic, and health outcomes. Funder(s): Foundation for Child Development, Strategic Knowledge Fund, W.K. Kellogg Foundation Related Organization(s): Brookings Institution Subject(s): Children and Youth; Public Affairs; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(40 pages; 458KB; PDF) Data Appendix
Lowering Student Loan Default Rates: What One Consortium of Historically Black Institutions Did to Succeed Education Sector Dillon, Erin; Robin V. Smiles Published: February 2010 Outlines best-practice strategies historically black colleges and universities in Texas used in the 1990s to lower student loan default rates and avoid losing federal aid, including campuswide collaboration, partnerships, and teaching financial literacy. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Education Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(30 pages; 558KB; PDF)
Teacher Employment Patterns and Student Results in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University Published: February 2010 Presents slides on a study of links between teacher effectiveness, based on a model that estimates gains in student test scores attributable to teachers, and hire date, certification, degree program, placement, experience, retention, and other factors. 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(34 pages; 233KB; PDF)
Policies Paved the Way: Early College Innovation in North Carolina Jobs for the Future Vargas, Joel; Jason Quiara Published: February 2010 Describes how state leaders spurred innovation to raise high school graduation and college-readiness rates through cooperative programs between school boards and community colleges, nonprofit support, and start-up grants. Discusses remaining barriers. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(24 pages; 528KB; PDF)
Seeing It Through: Advanced Strategies for Influencing Education Policy Grantmakers for Education Published: February 2010 Outlines recommendations from a May 2009 Education Grantmakers Institute about the opportunities and risks of public policy grantmaking, navigating policy from federal to individual levels, funding research, acting as policy entrepreneurs, and evaluation. Funder(s): Atlantic Philanthropies Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Public Affairs Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(36 pages; 800KB; PDF)
2009/10 Annual Report Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation; Broad Art Foundation Published: 2010 Contains board's letter on lessons learned; ten-year review of education reform; five-year review of science and medical research; twenty-five-year review of arts, culture, and civic initiatives; financial statements; and lists of board members and staff. 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(83 pages; 6.40MB) FOLIO Link(83 pages; 6.40MB)
Empowering Effective Teachers: Readiness for Reform Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Published: February 2010 Outlines a spectrum of conditions needed for the successful implementation of teacher effectiveness reform, including shared leadership, vision, and commitment; a culture of data-driven decision making; stakeholder engagement; and supportive policies. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(24 pages; 503KB; PDF)
Empowering Effective Teachers: Strategies for Implementing Reforms Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Published: February 2010 Analyzes teacher effectiveness proposals at ten sites, including adopting multi-dimensional measures, robust evaluations, and rigorous tenure decisions; rewarding performance with differentiated pay; and placing effective teachers where most needed. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Related Organization(s): Boston Consulting Group, McKinsey & Company, Parthenon Group Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(20 pages; 604KB; PDF)
Midterm Election Challenges for Both Parties Pew Research Center for the People and the Press Published: February 2010 Analyzes voter opinion survey data ahead of the 2010 midterm election, including the president's and the two parties' approval ratings on the economy, education, health care, and other issues; anti-incumbent sentiment; and views on financial regulation. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Public Affairs; Higher Education; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(63 pages; 241KB; PDF)
International Education Planning Rubric: State Strategies to Prepare Globally Competent Students Longview Foundation for Education in World Affairs and International Understanding, Inc.; Asia Society Published: February 2010 Offers guidance for planning and assessing state strategies to develop students' global competence, including language, communication, and collaboration skills. Lists promising practices in leadership, resource allocation, certification, and curricula. Funder(s): Longview Foundation for Education in World Affairs and International Understanding, Inc. Related Organization(s): States Network on International Education in the Schools Subject(s): Education; Elementary and Secondary Education; International Affairs/Development Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(33 pages; 393KB; PDF)
Current Challenges and Opportunities in Preparing Rural High School Students for Success in College and Careers Alliance for Excellent Education Published: February 2010 Outlines challenges for rural high schools such as funding inequities and advantages such as parental support. Recommends best practices and policies for improving standards, accountability, student options, teachers, community support, and resources. Funder(s): Wal-mart Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Education; Community Improvement/Development, Rural Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(48 pages; 706KB; PDF)
The State of Play: Gallup Survey of Principals on School Recess Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Published: February 2010 Presents survey findings on the role of recess in improving students' healthy development, classroom behavior, and focus and, in turn, academic achievement. Examines the impact of testing requirements on recess and other challenges. Makes recommendations. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Related Organization(s): Fenton Communications, Gallup, National Association of Elementary School Principals, Playworks Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(14 pages; 1.27MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(14 pages; 1.27MB; PDF)
Expanding Access and Opportunity: The Impact of the Gates Millennium Scholars Program Institute for Higher Education Policy Published: January 2010 Examines how Gates' scholarships for low-income minority college students has affected persistence, completion rates, fields of study, graduate school and career paths, and community engagement. Explores scholars' demographics and experiences. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Related Organization(s): National Opinion Research Center Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Minorities Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(127 pages; 1.62MB; PDF)
Building Opportunity: How States Can Leverage Capital and Infrastructure Investments to Put Working Families on a Path to Good Jobs Working Poor Families Project Altstadt, David Published: January 2010 Recommends state policies to boost the supply of skilled workers by expanding education and skills development opportunities for low-income, low-skilled adults and strengthening employer demand for and commitment to hiring them at family-sustaining wages. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Ford Foundation, Joyce Foundation Subject(s): Public Affairs; Education; Human Services, Employment Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(44 pages; 1.23MB; PDF)
This School Works for Me: An Implementation Guide for School District Administrators Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Published: January 2010 Offers guidance on assessing student progress, meeting diverse needs, managing change processes, strengthening the mix of options, supporting schools, and identifying needed policy changes. Outlines data or knowledge base and actions needed for each step. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(40 pages; 5.13MB; PDF)
Women, Men and the New Economics of Marriage Pew Research Center Fry, Richard; D'Vera Cohn Published: January 2010 Examines changes between 1970 and 2007 in the percentage of adults who are married, the incomes and education levels of husbands and wives, and household incomes of the married and unmarried. Analyzes trends by gender, education, and race. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Social Science; Social Science; Higher Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(37 pages; 404KB; PDF)
This School Works for Me: A Guide for America's Leaders Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Published: January 2010 Shares promising strategies for raising high school graduation rates, with a focus on how district leaders and decision makers can identify at-risk students, implement interventions, and offer a mix of options and programs that expands college readiness. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(24 pages; 6.02MB; PDF)
This School Works for Me: A Guide for Data Analysts Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Published: January 2010 Details the data collection, synthesis, and analyses required to identify at-risk students and gauge progress, assess school and program performance, and optimize resource allocation to raise graduation rates. Supplement offers tools, charts, and graphs. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education; Education Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(26 pages; 5.09MB) Supplement
2008 Annual Report Dyson Foundation Published: 2010 Contains president's letter, 2008 year in review, program information, grants list, grant guidelines, and lists of board members and staff. Includes link to financial statements. Funder(s): Dyson Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Higher Education; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(69 pages; 3.48MB; HTML) FOLIO Link(69 pages; 3.48MB; HTML)
2009 Annual Report: Impact Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley Published: 2010 Contains message from the board chair and the president, donors list, funds list, grant summary, donor information, grant guidelines, financial statement, and lists of board members, advisors, and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(20 pages; 687KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(20 pages; 687KB; PDF)
Benchmarking 2009: Trends in Education Philanthropy Grantmakers for Education Published: December 2009 Based on a survey of GFE members, examines how the economic crisis and expanded federal investments in education have affected funding, priorities, strategies, and challenges. Highlights trends in collaborations, innovation, and policy engagement. Funder(s): Prudential Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Philanthropy and Voluntarism Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(24 pages; 1.14MB; PDF)
Closing the Achievement Gap: Technical Assistance to Schools and School Support Organizations Annie E. Casey Foundation Read, Tory Published: December 2009 Describes Casey's investment in technical assistance and tools and training development to improve capacity and achievement at public and private schools. Includes grantee profiles, core activities supported, results, challenges, and lessons learned. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Science/Technology Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(24 pages; 445KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(24 pages; 445KB; PDF)
Every Kid Counts in the District of Columbia: 16th Annual Fact Book 2009 D.C. KIDS COUNT Collaborative for Children and Families Published: December 2009 Provides comprehensive 2009 data on child well-being indicators in Washington, D.C., as well as a report card of changes in key indicators, with select data by ward, neighborhood cluster, region, and race/ethnicity. Lists recommendations and strategies. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Related Organization(s): Children's Charities Foundation, Inc., Victoria Casey and Peter Teeley Foundation, Inc. Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(64 pages; 4.97MB; PDF)
Saving America's Urban Catholic Schools: A Guide for Donors Philanthropy Roundtable Saroki, Stephanie; Christopher Levenick Published: December 2009 Examines the challenges inner-city Catholic schools face and provides guidance on supporting scholarships, performance-driven schools, new models, better governance, teacher recruitment and development, and parental choice policy. Includes case summaries. Funder(s): William E. Simon Foundation Subject(s): Religion; Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(146 pages; 1.05MB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Tom S. and Marye Kate Aldridge Charitable & Educational Trust Published: 2009 Contains chairman's report for fiscal year 2008 year to date, including financial summary, grant information, and grant highlights. Funder(s): Tom S. and Marye Kate Aldridge Charitable & Educational Trust Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link( pages; ; HTML)
2009 Annual Report Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Published: 2009 Contains board chair's message, executive director's message, program information, grant guidelines, grants list, and lists of board members and staff. 2009 financial statements available at separate link. Funder(s): Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(20 pages; 1.42MB; HTML) Financial Report FOLIO Link(20 pages; 1.42MB; HTML)
Knight Chairs Annual Report: 2008-09 Academic Year: Highlights John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Fielder, Virginia Dodge Published: December 2009 Reports on the 2008-09 work of twenty-two journalists holding Knight Chairs in Journalism at U.S. universities, encouraging innovation, and helping the foundation advance its news and information strategy, as well as the program's financial performance. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Journalism/Media; Higher Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(41 pages; 815KB; PDF)
Evaluation of the School Administration Manager Project Policy Studies Associates, Inc. Turnbull, Brenda J.; Erikson R. Arcaira; Stephen Coleman; M. Bruce Haslam; Derek L. Riley; Beth Sinclair Published: December 2009 Examines the results to date of a Wallace-supported project to help principals delegate some administrative and managerial tasks to school administration managers and spend more time interacting with teachers, students and others on instructional matters. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Education; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(150 pages; 831KB; PDF)
2009 Annual Report: Helping Communities Stand Up for Children W.K. Kellogg Foundation Published: 2009 Contains board chair's and CEO's messages, financial statements, lists of board members and staff, and highlights of U.S. and international programs with a focus on education and learning; food, health, and well-being; and family economic security. Funder(s): W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(63 pages; 6.14MB; PDF)
Structuring the Distribution of New Federal Higher Education Program Funding to Assure Maximum Effectiveness Lumina Foundation for Education Published: December 2009 Summarizes recommendations from higher education leaders, researchers, and others on how the Department of Education could ensure effective, efficient, and transparent funds distribution, foster collaboration, and leverage state and institutional action. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Public Affairs Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(6 pages; 619KB) FOLIO Link(6 pages; 619KB)
Breaking Through on the Social Determinants of Health and Health Disparities: An Approach to Message Translation Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Published: December 2009 Outlines how RWJF's Commission to Build a Healthier America translated data about the impact the places in which people live, learn, work, and play have on their health and health disparities among races/ethnicities into a message for a broad audience. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Health, Public Health; Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(9 pages; 570KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(9 pages; 570KB; PDF)
Training Tomorrow's Workforce: Community College and Apprenticeship as Collaborative Routes to Rewarding Careers Center for American Progress Lerman, Robert I. Published: December 2009 Explores the potential for state apprenticeship programs to collaborate with community colleges, integrating education into skills development and minorities into the workforce. Recommendations include raising employer demand and subsidizing tuition. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Public Affairs; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(48 pages; 429KB; PDF)
Effective Schools: Managing the Recruitment, Development, and Retention of High-Quality Teachers Urban Institute Beteille, Tara; Demetra Kalogrides; Susanna Loeb Published: December 2009 Analyzes the correlation between a school's effectiveness as measured by student achievement value-add and its ability to recruit, retain, and develop high-quality teachers and remove others, with a focus on the principal's leadership effectiveness. Funder(s): Joyce Foundation, National Center for Analysis of Longitudinal Data in Education Research, Spencer Foundation, Stanford University Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Education; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(39 pages; 732KB; PDF)
The Economic Development and Workforce Development Systems Surdna Foundation Published: December 2009 Provides an overview of current U.S. strategies for and challenges in ensuring economic growth with adequate employment opportunities and preparing disadvantaged people for careers. Also summarizes goals, key stakeholders, and the policy environment. Funder(s): Surdna Foundation Related Organization(s): Mt. Auburn Associates Subject(s): Public Affairs; Education; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(19 pages; 748KB; PDF)
The Shifting Gears Approach to Systems Change Joyce Foundation Price, Derek; Brandon Roberts Published: December 2009 Evaluates the Shifting Gears initiative to strengthen state postsecondary, adult basic education, and skills development systems through data, policy change, engagement, and communications. Focuses on the logic model and the policy agenda and action plan. Funder(s): Joyce Foundation Subject(s): Education; Public Affairs; Higher Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(24 pages; 1.74MB 24; PDF)
With Their Whole Lives Ahead of Them: Myths and Realities About Why So Many Students Fail to Finish College Public Agenda Johnson, Jean; Jonathan Rochkind Published: December 2009 Based on a survey, explores the barriers to graduation college students face, examines common assumptions about college dropouts and realities, and compares the views of those who graduate and those who do not on solutions to help raise graduation rates. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(52 pages; 1.37MB; PDF)
Improving School Leadership: The Promise of Cohesive Leadership Systems RAND Corporation Augustine, Catherine H.; Jane Armstrong; Louay Constant; Jacob W. Dembosky; Gabriella Gonzalez; Gina Schuyler Ikemoto; Jennifer Russell; Gail L. Zellman Published: December 2009 Describes Wallace grantees' work to create a cohesive leadership system of coordinated policies between states and districts and across state agencies, states' and districts' efforts to forge cohesive policies, and the impact on instructional leadership. 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(178 pages; 1.09MB; PDF)
Pre-K Counts in Pennsylvania for Youngsters' Early School Success: Authentic Outcomes for an Innovative Prevention and Promotion Initiative Early Childhood Partnerships; SPECS Evaluation Team; University of Pittsburgh Bagnato, Stephen J.; Jennifer Salaway; Hoi Suen Published: December 2009 Examines the research base for the efficacy of early childhood education. Evaluates Pennsylvania's Pre-K Counts programs, including participants' characteristics, impact and quality of programs and partnerships, lessons learned, and recommendations. Related Organization(s): SPECS Evaluation Team, University of Pittsburgh Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Early Childhood; Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(180 pages; 6.81MB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Ahmanson Foundation Published: 2009 Contains mission statement, president and managing director's message, grantee profiles, grants list, grant summary and guidelines, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Ahmanson Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(107 pages; 934KB; PDF)
Student Debt and the Class of 2008 Project on Student Debt Published: December 2009 Analyzes state-by-state trends in the average debt of 2008 graduates and percentages of graduates with debt. Lists high- and low-debt states and campuses. Interactive map provides campus-by-campus data on tuition and percentage of Pell Grants recipients. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(12 pages; 417KB; PDF) Interactive Map
Work-Based Learning in California: Opportunities and Models for Expansion James Irvine Foundation Darche, Svetlana; Kathy Reeves Bracco; Nara Nayar Published: November 2009 Describes the benefits and components of an element of the multiple pathways approach that links high school instruction with educational and career opportunities, including internships, apprenticeships, workplace simulations, and student-led enterprises. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation Related Organization(s): WestEd Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(34 pages; 428KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(34 pages; 428KB; PDF)
2009 Annual Report Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Published: 2009 Contains mission statement, message from the board chair, grants summary, program information, grantee profiles, funds list, donor information, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(13 pages; 2.03MB; HTML) FOLIO Link(13 pages; 2.03MB; HTML)
Neuroeducation: Learning, Arts, and the Brain Dana Foundation Hardiman, Mariale; Janet Eilber; Susan Magsamen; Guy McKhann Published: November 2009 Excerpts presentations and discussions from a May 2009 conference on the intersection of cognitive neuroscience, the arts, and learning — the effects of early arts education on other aspects of cognition and implications for policy and practice. Funder(s): Dana Foundation Related Organization(s): Johns Hopkins University School of Education Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(120 pages; 1.47MB; HTML)
Four Steps to Finishing First in Higher Education: A Guide for State Policymakers Lumina Foundation for Education Published: November 2009 Outlines an agenda for raising higher education attainment: reward institutions focused on degree completion, reward students for completion, expand and strengthen lower-cost non-traditional options, and invest in higher productivity and career readiness. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Public Affairs Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(6 pages; PDF 527KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(6 pages; PDF 527KB; PDF)
Performance Management in Action Michael and Susan Dell Foundation Published: November 2009 Outlines how collecting and sharing data enables educators to assess student performance in real time and predict and address issues early in order to improve achievement levels and graduation rates. Profiles successful programs in three urban districts. Funder(s): Michael and Susan Dell Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(28 pages; 1.88MB; PDF)
New Lessons: The Power of Educating Adolescent Girls Population Council; Coalition for Adolescent Girls Lloyd, Cynthia B.; Juliet Young Published: November 2009 Offers data and analysis on the impact of education on adolescent girls' lives and highlights promising approaches. Calls for evaluating girl-friendly education programs, compiling data on non-formal schools, and improving curricula, access, and supports. Funder(s): Nike Foundation, United Nations Foundation Subject(s): Women; International Affairs/Development; Education Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(162 pages; 4.66MB; PDF)
PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Higher Education Public Policy Institute of California Baldassare, Mark; Dean Bonner; Jennifer Paluch; Sonja Petek Published: November 2009 Presents survey findings on Californians' views on higher education, including the importance of a college degree, the quality and affordability of the state's higher education systems, effects of budget cuts, and elected officials' handling of policy. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Public Affairs Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(37 pages; 526KB; PDF)
The Critical Connection Between Student Health and Academic Achievement: How Schools and Policymakers Can Achieve a Positive Impact California Education Supports Project Published: November 2009 Outlines the importance of health to students' ability to learn and the costs of poor health to students and schools. Recommends cross-sector collaboration, data collection, and state funding and policy actions to improve school and social environments. Funder(s): California Endowment, James Irvine Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Related Organization(s): Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies at UCSF, WestEd Subject(s): Health; Elementary and Secondary Education; Public Affairs Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(22 pages; 2.18MB; PDF)
The Spaces Between Numbers: Getting International Data on Higher Education Straight Institute for Higher Education Policy Adelman, Clifford Published: November 2009 Argues that the participation and attainment data used in international comparisons do not reflect the performance objectives of higher education systems. Suggests economic and demographic frameworks for interpreting data and changes in data collection. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Education; Social Science, International Studies Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(59 pages; 957KB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Four County Community Foundation Published: 2009 Contains mission statement, board chair's message, funds list, environmental grant highlights, financial statements, and lists of board members, staff, and committee members. Funder(s): Four County Community Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(9 pages; 3.36MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(9 pages; 3.36MB; PDF)
In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students and the DREAM Act Voices for Utah Children Published: October 2009 Outlines federal legislation to allow illegal immigrants who arrived as children at least five years earlier to apply for conditional legal status and qualify for in-state college tuition and federal financial aid. Explores opposition to Utah's 2002 law. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Public Affairs; Social Science, Immigration Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(20 pages; 1.39MB; PDF)
Guide to Adult Education for Work: Transforming Adult Education to Grow a Skilled Workforce National Center on Education and the Economy Published: October 2009 Proposes a framework for an adult education program designed to prepare adults for both postsecondary learning and work and build a globally competitive U.S. workforce. Includes benchmarks, promising practices, case studies, and a self-assessment tool. Funder(s): Wal-mart Foundation Related Organization(s): Workforce Development Strategies Group Subject(s): Education; Education, Continuing Education; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(52 pages; 776KB; PDF)
Employer Guide to Adult Education for Work: Transforming Adult Education to Grow a Skilled Workforce National Center on Education and the Economy Published: October 2009 Offers employers advice on the key elements of an adult education program designed to prepare adults for postsecondary learning and work and build a globally competitive workforce. Outlines employers' roles, promising practices, and quality assessments. Funder(s): Wal-mart Foundation Related Organization(s): Workforce Development Strategies Group Subject(s): Education; Education, Continuing Education; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(36 pages; 635KB; PDF)
International Trends in Adult Education and Lifelong Learning National Center on Education and the Economy Published: October 2009 Summarizes emerging international models and strategies for adult basic education and language training programs in the areas of learning standards, certifications, financial incentives, employer involvement, and quality measures. Funder(s): Wal-mart Foundation Related Organization(s): Workforce Development Strategies Group Subject(s): Education; Education, Continuing Education; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(16 pages; 692KB; PDF)
Staying in School: Arts Education and New York City High School Graduation Rates Center for Arts Education Published: October 2009 Explores links between arts education — certified teachers, dedicated and equipped arts classrooms, partnerships, field trips — and high school graduation rates in New York City public schools. Calls for arts instruction for at-risk students. Funder(s): Altman Foundation, Booth Ferris Foundation, Greentree Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(31 pages; 2.04MB; PDF)
Background and Supporting Evidence for Adult Education for Work National Center on Education and the Economy Published: October 2009 Reviews the growing need for skilled workers and the adult education system's response. Suggests quality elements and measures for transforming programs to better prepare adults for work and postsecondary education and training. Funder(s): Wal-mart Foundation Related Organization(s): Workforce Development Strategies Group Subject(s): Education; Education, Continuing Education; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(68 pages; 2.16MB; PDF)
How Should States Define Teacher Effectiveness? Public Impact Hassel, Bryan C.; Emily Ayscue Hassel Published: October 2009 Adapts slides from a presentation on defining a teacher's effectiveness based on student outcomes and teacher behaviors linked to outcomes, with rigorous and dynamic measurements that include deeper competencies, and extending the best teachers' reach. Funder(s): Joyce Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(17 pages; 1.43MB; PDF)
College Enrollment Hits All-Time High, Fueled by Community College Surge Pew Research Center Fry, Richard Published: October 2009 Analyzes the rise in college enrollment in 2008 by type of college, gender, and race/ethnicity, compared with data since 1973. Examines the economic and educational factors behind the trend in both four-year and two-year colleges. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Higher Education; Education; Social Science, Population/Demographic Studies Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(19 pages; 146KB; PDF) Appendix Tables
College Sports 101: A Primer on Money, Athletics, and Higher Education in the 21st Century Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics Published: October 2009 Provides an overview of trends in college sports in terms of expenses, revenues, construction, cost containment, Title IX and Olympic sports, commercialism, and links between donations and prospective students and between athletics success and revenue. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Athletics/Sports; Higher Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(21 pages; 297KB; HTML)
Building Our Future: An Agenda for Quality Urban Education in Rhode Island Rhode Island Urban Education Task Force Published: October 2009 Recommends policy actions to create the infrastructure and political will to improve public education through pre-K education, early literacy, expanded learning time, multiple pathways, statewide educator quality development, and educator collaboration. Funder(s): Bank of America, Nellie Mae Education Foundation, Rhode Island Foundation, Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(112 pages; 2.82MB; PDF)
Making the Numbers Add Up: A Guide for Using Data in College Access and Success Programs Lumina Foundation for Education Published: October 2009 Offers guidance on how programs to help prepare underrepresented students for college can build partnerships and improve outcomes through data collection. Outlines strategies at the student, program, and system levels, with examples, questions, and tips. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Related Organization(s): Academy for Educational Development, OMG Center for Collaborative Learning Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(40 pages; 3.01MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(40 pages; 3.01MB; PDF)
Strengthening Community Colleges' Influence on Economic Mobility Pew Charitable Trusts Furchtgott-Roth, Diana; Louis Jacobson; Christine G. Mokher Published: October 2009 Examines the role of community colleges in enhancing upward mobility. Compares family incomes of community college and four-year college students and incomes by degree attained. Recommends ways to help more students obtain degrees in high-earning fields. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): American Enterprise Institute, Brookings Institution, Economic Mobility Project, Heritage Foundation, Urban Institute Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(43 pages; 1.0MB; PDF)
Strengthening Correctional Education for Adults Working Poor Families Project Published: October 2009 Outlines trends in education programming in state prisons, including types of courses, participation rates, and capacity; funding; and policy options for improving quality such as more targeted vocational training and partnering with community colleges. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Ford Foundation, Joyce Foundation Subject(s): Education; Public Affairs; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(11 pages; 155KB; PDF)
Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for OpenCourseWare Center for Social Media Published: October 2009 Provides a code of best practices to help those preparing OpenCourseWare — course materials in digital form available for free online — to interpret and apply fair use under U.S. copyright law. Outlines situations, principles, and limitations. Funder(s): Ford Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Science/Technology; Science/Technology, Intellectual Property; Education Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(22 pages; 1.13MB; PDF)
Leadership for Learning Improvement in Urban Schools Center for the Study of Teaching and Policy at University of Washington Portin, Bradley S.; Scott Dareff; Sue Feldman; Michael S. Knapp; Felice A. Russell; Catherine Samuelson; Theresa Ling Yeh Published: October 2009 Examines urban school leaders' efforts to improve the quality of teaching and learning by supporting progress for diverse students, sharing leadership work, and aligning resources. Analyzes school environments and coordination of various leadership roles. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(140 pages; 1.97MB; PDF)
How Leaders Invest Staffing Resources for Learning Improvement Center for the Study of Teaching and Policy at University of Washington Plecki, Margaret; Tino Castaneda; Tom Halverson; Michael S. Knapp; Robin LaSota; Chad Lochmiller Published: October 2009 Analyzes staffing challenges that guide school leaders' resource decisions in the context of a learning improvement agenda, staff resource investment strategies that improve learning outcomes equitably, and ways to win support for differential investment. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(132 pages; 1.89MB; PDF)
Getting With the Program: Community College Students Need Access to Federal Loans Project on Student Debt Published: October 2009 Examines the availability of federal loans to community college students by race/ethnicity and state, default rates, borrowing trends, and reasons why colleges opt out of federal programs. Argues for access to federal loans as a safe and equitable option. Funder(s): BayTree Fund, Ford Foundation, Pew Charitable Trusts, Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Public Affairs Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(10 pages; 376KB; PDF)
Latinos and Education: Explaining the Attainment Gap Pew Hispanic Center Hugo Lopez, Mark Published: October 2009 Presents survey findings on the value Latinos/Hispanics place on a college education, their own aspirations and enrollment patterns, and the barriers that prevent them from pursuing a degree. Compares data by race/ethnicity, gender, and nativity. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): Pew Research Center Subject(s): Higher Education; Social Science; Minorities, Hispanics/Latinos Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(35 pages; 1.15MB; PDF)
How State and Federal Accountability Policies Have Influenced Curriculum and Instruction in Three States: Common Findings From Rhode Island, Illinois, and Washington Center on Education Policy Published: October 2009 Outlines findings and recommendations from case studies on the impact of state and federal policies on curricula and instruction. Examines alignment of curricula to standards, test preparation methods, narrowing of curricula, and effective use of data. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Spencer Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(7 pages; 966KB; PDF)
The Benefits to Taxpayers From Increases in Students' Educational Attainment RAND Corporation Carroll, Stephen J.; Emre Erkut Published: October 2009 Estimates the impact of higher educational attainment on tax revenues, program expenditures and revenues for social support and insurance programs, and spending on prisons and jails; the costs of raising education levels; and the net social benefits. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Education; Higher Education; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(143 pages; 962KB; PDF)
Research Findings to Support Effective Educational Policymaking: Evidence & Action Steps for State, District & Local Policymakers Wallace Foundation Published: September 2009 Synthesizes Wallace's research findings on educational leadership, out-of-school time learning, and arts education. Presents evidence-based policies and practices critical to the success of educational reforms at the local, district, and state levels. 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(11 pages; 611KB; PDF)
Improving Schools Through Youth Leadership and Community Action Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University Mediratta, Kavitha; Sara McAlister; Seema Shah Published: September 2009 Presents a case study of community organizing for school reform by Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition and Sistas and Brothas United: how their campaigns shaped leadership development, district policy, school capacity, and student outcomes. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(46 pages; 1.38MB; PDF)
Keeping Parents and Student Voices at the Forefront of Reform Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University Mediratta, Kavitha; Sara McAlister; Seema Shah Published: September 2009 Presents a case study of community organizing for school reform by Eastern Pennsylvania Organizing Project and Youth United for Change: how developing leadership, relationships, and research shaped district policy, school capacity, and student outcomes. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(48 pages; 4.31MB; PDF)
Evidence of Program Quality and Youth Outcomes in the DYCD Out-of-School Time Initiative: Report on the Initiative's First Three Years Policy Studies Associates, Inc. Russell, Christina; Monica Mielke; Elizabeth R. Reisner Published: September 2009 Examines New York City's progress in improving out-of-school-time program quality and serving more children and youth, participants' and parents' overall satisfaction with quality and accessibility, and links between programming, quality, and benefits. Funder(s): New York City Department of Youth and Community Development, Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, After-School Programs; Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(121 pages; 534KB; PDF)
Making Progress Through California Multiple Pathways: Findings From the ConnectEd Network of Schools Evaluation 2007-2008 James Irvine Foundation Published: September 2009 Summarizes an evaluation of student outcomes at schools using the multiple pathways approach of combining academic learning with technical skills to prepare students for college and careers. Looks at graduation rates, test scores, and student engagement. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation Related Organization(s): MPR Associates Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(16 pages; 2.20MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(16 pages; 2.20MB; PDF)
Arts for All: The Vanguard Districts: Case Studies From the First Five Years Arts for All Waldorf, Lynn Published: September 2009 Analyzes the implementation of the Los Angeles County Regional Blueprint for Arts Education in eleven school districts. Assesses strategic plans to provide sequential, standards-based arts education, initial impact on student access, and lessons learned. Funder(s): Angell Foundation, Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation, Boeing, Dana Foundation, Herb Alpert Foundation, Los Angeles County Arts Commission, National Endowment for the Arts, Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Target Corporation, Wallace Foundation, Warner Bros. Entertainment Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(146 pages; 2.41MB; PDF)
Leadership California: Solutions From the Innovation Economy: Projections 2010 Silicon Valley Leadership Group Published: September 2009 Presents demographic projections and outlines the state's recent accomplishments, challenges for the leadership, and best practices in the areas of the environment, energy, education, transportation, housing, health care, and taxation. Funder(s): Santa Clara University, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Wells Fargo Related Organization(s): AT&T, Bank of America, Cisco Systems, Inc., Kaiser Permanente, KQED, Marvell, Mercury News, SunPower, Symantec, Synopsys, Webcor Subject(s): Public Affairs; Environment; Education Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(40 pages; 5.26MB; PDF)
Full-Day Kindergarten in California: Lessons From Los Angeles Public Policy Institute of California Cannon, Jill S.; Alison Jacknowitz; Shannon McConville; Gary Painter Published: September 2009 Analyzes the impact of full-day kindergarten on academic, grade retention, and English fluency outcomes through second grade by school and student characteristics, with a focus on the economically disadvantaged and English learners. Outlines implications. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Early Childhood; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(33 pages; 288KB; PDF) Technical Appendix
Time to Act: An Agenda for Advancing Adolescent Literacy for College and Career Success Carnegie Corporation of New York Published: September 2009 Presents a vision for literacy instruction from fourth through twelfth grade; examines the challenges; outlines the elements of success, including professional development and use of data; and lays out a national agenda for change based on case studies. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(108 pages; 2.78MB; PDF)
Reading in the Disciplines: The Challenges of Adolescent Literacy Carnegie Corporation of New York Lee, Carol D.; Anika Spratley Published: September 2009 A companion report to Carnegie's Time to Act, focuses on the specific skills and literacy support needed for reading in academic subject areas in higher grades. Outlines strategies for teaching content knowledge and reading strategies together. 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(34 pages; 792KB; PDF) Time to Act
Adolescent Literacy Development in Out-of-School Time: A Practitioner's Guidebook Carnegie Corporation of New York Moje, Elizabeth Birr; Nicole Tysvaer Published: September 2009 A companion report to Carnegie's Time to Act, describes types of literacy support offered in afterschool, weekend, and summer programs. Outlines promising programs and practices, elements of success, and strategies for planning and implementation. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(72 pages; 1.15MB; PDF) Time to Act
Adolescent Literacy and Textbooks: An Annotated Bibliography Carnegie Corporation of New York Kamil, Michael Published: September 2009 A companion report to Carnegie's Time to Act, provides an annotated bibliography of research on textbook design and reading comprehension for fourth through twelfth grade, arranged by topic. Calls for a dialogue between publishers and researchers. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Literature Review PubHub Link(26 pages; 566KB; PDF) Time to Act
Measure for Measure: A Critical Consumers' Guide to Reading Comprehension Assessments for Adolescents Carnegie Corporation of New York Morsy, Leila; Michael Kieffer; Catherine Snow Published: September 2009 A companion report to Carnegie's Time to Act, analyzes and rates commonly used reading comprehension tests for various elements and purposes. Outlines trends in types of questions, stress on critical thinking, and screening or diagnostic functions. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(50 pages; 757KB; PDF) Time to Act
Adolescent Literacy Programs: Costs of Implementation Carnegie Corporation of New York Levin, Henry M.; Doran Catlin; Alex Elson Published: September 2009 Reviews the literature on implementation of educational reforms and compares implementation processes and costs at schools that have adopted one of three literacy reforms. Includes recommendations for detailed resource planning and cost accounting. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(33 pages; 704KB; PDF) Time to Act
Building a Campaign for Reading Reform in Miami Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University Mediratta, Kavitha; Sara McAlister; Seema Shah Published: September 2009 Presents a case study of community organizing for school reform by Miami's People Acting for Community Together: how its campaign for a new literacy program shaped leadership development, district-level policy, school-level capacity, and student outcomes. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(60 pages; 1.02MB; PDF)
The Role and Relevance of Rankings in Higher Education Policymaking Institute for Higher Education Policy Published: September 2009 Explores the rise of college rankings, similarities and differences from postsecondary assessment efforts, and factors behind their limited relevance to policy such as their effect on institutional behaviors. Recommends ways to enhance policy relevance. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Public Affairs; Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(28 pages; 173KB; PDF)
Education Matters for Health Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Published: September 2009 Outlines how education levels influence health-related knowledge and behaviors, employment and income, and social and psychological factors, and, in turn, health outcomes. Examines how parents' education affects children's health and educational outlook. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Education; Health; Children and Youth Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(15 pages; 287KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(15 pages; 287KB; PDF)
Integration Defended: Berkeley Unified's Strategy to Maintain School Diversity Chief Justice Earl Warren Institute on Race, Ethnicity and Diversity; Civil Rights Project Chavez, Lisa; Erica Frankenberg Published: September 2009 Describes a desegregation plan that considers the neighborhood's racial makeup and other diversity measures rather than student race in granting school preference. Examines the plan's legal, policy, and demographic context and lessons for other districts. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Related Organization(s): Civil Rights Project Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Minorities Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(36 pages; 867KB; PDF)
Performance Management in Portfolio School Districts Center on Reinventing Public Education Lake, Robin J.; Paul T. Hill Published: August 2009 Explores the challenges of performance-based oversight of portfolio districts — districts trying to provide diverse types of schools with common standards and accountability — and the capacities needed. Includes profiles and best practices. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc. Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(56 pages; 1.31MB; PDF)
Race to the Top: Colorado May Be Used to High Altitudes But Can It Compete in Race to the Top? National Council on Teacher Quality Walsh, Kate; Sandi Jacobs Published: August 2009 Outlines expected requirements for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act's funding to the states for education reform. Offers strategies for improving teacher quality in Colorado, as well as data infrastructure, low-performing schools, and standards. Funder(s): Colorado Children's Campaign, Donnell-Kay Foundation, Piton Foundation, Public Education & Business Coalition Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(52 pages; 993KB; PDF)
Exploring Options: Communicating Education Metrics FSG Social Impact Advisors Preskill, Hallie; Rebecca Graves; Jason Lee Published: August 2009 Describes tools for presenting metrics for educational issues as part of child outcome data: fast facts, fact sheet, profile, story, issue brief, map, diagram of forces, and dashboards. Outlines each tool's purpose, audience, and format, with examples. Funder(s): W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Education; Children and Youth; Social Science Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(52 pages; 4.81MB; PDF)
Military Service Members and Veterans in Higher Education: What the New GI Bill May Mean for Postsecondary Institutions American Council on Education Published: August 2009 Provides an overview of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008, its potential effect on college enrollment among current and former military personnel, the characteristics of military undergraduates, and the issues they face. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Education; Social Science, Military Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(44 pages; 1.19MB; PDF)
Going Small: Progress and Challenges of Philadelphia's Small High Schools Research for Action Hartmann, Tracey; Shani Adia Evans; Clarisse Haxton; Holly Maluk; Ruth Curran Neild; Rebecca Reumann-Moore Published: August 2009 Examines the start-up and implementation of Philadelphia's small neighborhood high school creation in 2003-08. Discusses student demographics, engagement and achievement, school climate, educators' visions, the role of partners, and remaining challenges. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(95 pages; 313KB; PDF)
North Carolina's ABCD Program: Using Community Care Networks to Improve the Delivery of Childhood Developmental Screening and Referral to Early Intervention Services Commonwealth Fund Klein, Sarah; Douglas McCarthy Published: August 2009 Profiles community care networks' approaches to implementing the Assuring Better Child Health and Development (ABCD) program. Examines activities to increase screening for and interventions in developmental disabilities and delays, impact, and insights. Funder(s): Commonwealth Fund Subject(s): Children and Youth; Elementary and Secondary Education; Health Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(28 pages; 1.69MB; PDF)
The New York City Aspiring Principals Program: A School-Level Evaluation Institute for Education and Social Policy at New York University Corcoran, Sean P.; Amy Ellen Schwartz; Meryle Weinstein Published: August 2009 Provides a systematic comparison of student outcomes in schools led by graduates of the New York City Leadership Academy's Aspiring Principals Program after three years with those in comparable schools led by other principals. Funder(s): Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation, Michael and Susan Dell Foundation Subject(s): Education; Education, Leadership Development; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(68 pages; 1.37MB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report San Angelo Health Foundation Published: 2009 Contains mission statement, board chair's message, grants list, funding partners list, financial statements, grant guidelines, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): San Angelo Health Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Health Publication Type: Annual Report FOLIO Link(24 pages; 1.06MB; PDF)
2009 Annual Report James S. Kemper Foundation Published: August 2009 Contains mission statement, letter from the president, program information, grant guidelines, profiles and lists of Kemper Scholars, grants list, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): James S. Kemper Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Higher Education; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(33 pages; 538KB; PDF)
Understanding Reading First: What We Know, What We Don't, and What's Next MDRC Herlihy, Corinne; Gordon Berlin; Howard Bloom; James Kemple; Pei Zhu Published: August 2009 Provides an overview of "Reading First," a program of the No Child Left Behind Act, reviews the findings on its effectiveness, and considers possible factors. Discusses implications for federal and state policy and future research and practice. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 173KB; PDF)
Special Education Financing in California: A Decade After Reform Public Policy Institute of California Lipscomb, Stephen Published: August 2009 Examines special education funding sources and processes at federal, state, and local levels in 2006-07 and the impact of a 1997 reform bill. Recommends equalizing funding rates across districts, with adjustments for poverty and labor market conditions. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, Special Education; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(35 pages; 331KB; PDF) Technical Appendix
Innovating Toward Excellence: Education Entrepreneurs and the Transformation of Public Education NewSchools Venture Fund Published: August 2009 Summarizes discussions among education entrepreneurs, funders, policy makers, and experts at a May 2009 summit on innovations in ideas, processes, and products for reform. Includes a case study review of a successful turnaround of a failing school. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, California Community Foundation, Doris and Donald Fisher Fund Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Philanthropy and Voluntarism Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 1.23MB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report James Irvine Foundation Published: 2009 Contains mission statement, president's message, program information, grants list, financial summary, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(59 pages; 837KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(59 pages; 837KB; PDF)
Drivers of Choice: Parents, Transportation, and School Choice Center on Reinventing Public Education Teske, Paul; Jody Fitzpatrick; Tracey O'Brien Published: July 2009 Based on surveys of two districts, explores the extent to which distance, transportation time, and mode prevent low- and moderate-income families from choosing private, charter, or non-neighborhood schools. Calls for decentralized transportation policies. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc. Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(44 pages; 935KB; PDF)
KIDS COUNT Indicator Brief: Reducing the High School Dropout Rate Annie E. Casey Foundation Shore, Rima; Barbara Shore Published: July 2009 Outlines the economic costs of dropping out of high school and proposes dropout prevention strategies, such as taking a long-term approach starting with school readiness, enhancing schools' holding power, and addressing outside factors and at-risk groups. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(16 pages; 88KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(16 pages; 88KB; PDF)
Rethinking the Teacher Pipeline for an Urban Public School System Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University Mediratta, Kavitha; Sara McAlister; Seema Shah Published: July 2009 Presents a case study of community organizing for school reform by Chicago ACORN: how its coalition of community groups, training programs, teacher unions, and others shaped leadership development, district policy, school capacity, and student outcomes. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(38 pages; 2.17MB; PDF)
Securing a College Prep Curriculum for All Students Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University Shah, Seema; Sara McAlister; Kavitha Mediratta Published: July 2009 Presents a case study of community organizing for school reform by Los Angeles' Community Coalition: how its intergenerational campaign for college preparatory classes shaped leadership development, district policy, school capacity, and student outcomes. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(42 pages; 1.09MB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report: Extending Our Reach Duke Endowment Published: 2009 Contains letter from the board chair and the president, 2008 highlights, grantee profiles, grants summary, financial statements, and list of board members and staff. Includes link to grants lists. Funder(s): Duke Endowment Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Health Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link( pages; ; HTML)
Vibrant Neighborhoods, Successful Schools: What the Federal Government Can Do to Foster Both Urban Institute Turner, Margery Austin; Alan Berube Published: July 2009 Recommends coordinating housing and education policies to create mixed-income neighborhoods with good schools and quality educators, to lower student turnover, and to improve health, nutrition, and school readiness. Presents examples of local initiatives. Funder(s): George Gund Foundation, Heinz Endowments, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Metropolitan Leadership Council Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Elementary and Secondary Education; Community Improvement/Development, Affordable Housing Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 160KB; PDF)
2009 KIDS COUNT Data Book Annie E. Casey Foundation Published: July 2009 Provides an annual state-by-state update on ten indicators of children's health, education, and economic security; trends since 2000; and variations by race/ethnicity. Includes an essay on the progress in and challenges of measuring children's well-being. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(148 pages; 11.75MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(148 pages; 11.75MB; PDF)
KIDS COUNT Indicator Brief: Increasing the Percentage of Children Living in Two-Parent Families Annie E. Casey Foundation Shore, Rima; Barbara Shore Published: July 2009 Examines trends, by race/ethnicity, in the percentage of children with the economic and other benefits of two-parent families. Offers strategies to raise the percentage, such as basing policies on research linking economic security and family stability. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(13 pages; 51KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(13 pages; 51KB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report: Leading the Way... Together Greater Cincinnati Foundation Published: 2009 Contains 2008 highlights, financial summary, and lists of new funds and board members. Link to Web site includes 2008 grants data and guidelines, program information, and lists of volunteer committees, advisory boards, and staff. Funder(s): Greater Cincinnati Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(3 pages; 2.67MB; PDF) Foundation Web site
2008 Annual Report Colorado Trust Published: 2009 Contains message from the board chair and the president, program information, grantees list, grantee profiles, grant guidelines, 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(48 pages; 18.98MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(48 pages; 18.98MB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report: Going for the Goal Lumina Foundation for Education Published: 2009 Contains board chair's message, president's message, financial highlights, summary of a new strategic plan, grant guidelines, grants list, and lists of current and 2008 board members and senior staff. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Higher Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(28 pages; 2.30MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(28 pages; 2.30MB; PDF)
Online Resources for Identifying Evidence-Based, Out-of-School Time Programs: A User's Guide Child Trends Terzian, Mary; Kristin Anderson Moore; Hoan Nguyen; Lisa Williams-Taylor Published: July 2009 Summarizes general information, select program outcomes, and evidence levels of searchable databases, interactive summaries, and documents online on evidence-based intervention programs. Outlines considerations and assessments for selecting programs. Funder(s): Atlantic Philanthropies Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, After-School Programs; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(11 pages; 249KB; PDF)
Lumina Foundation's Strategic Plan: Goal 2025 Lumina Foundation for Education Published: July 2009 Outlines critical outcomes and strategies for raising the percentage of Americans with high-quality postsecondary degrees and credentials to 60 percent by 2025. Describes Lumina's role as a catalyst for effective practice, public policy, and public will. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Philanthropy and Voluntarism Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(16 pages; 2.20MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(16 pages; 2.20MB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Seattle Foundation Published: 2009 Contains mission statement, lists of donors and contributors, grantees, and fiscal sponsorships; program information; financial highlights; and lists of board members, staff, and committee members. Funder(s): Seattle Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(36 pages; 554KB; PDF)
School Accountability and Administrator Incentives in California Public Policy Institute of California Larsen, S. Eric Published: July 2009 Examines the impact of the No Child Left Behind Act's incentives for principals, superintendents, and school boards on accountability. Calls for transparency on the effectiveness of schools, districts, and interventions in improving student achievement. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(34 pages; 324KB; PDF)
The Anatomy of an Entrepreneur: Family Background and Motivation Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Wadhwa, Vivek; Raj Aggarwal; Krisztina "Z" Holly; Alex Salkever Published: July 2009 Examines the socioeconomic, educational, familial, and professional backgrounds of entrepreneurs in high-growth industries, their motivations for becoming entrepreneurs, and their beliefs. Explores the correlations between factors. Funder(s): Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Subject(s): Social Science; Education; Social Entrepreneurship Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 1.03MB; PDF)
The District Leadership Challenge: Empowering Principals to Improve Teaching and Learning Southern Regional Education Board Bottoms, Gene; Betty Fry Published: July 2009 Outlines strategies for district leaders to create a supportive environment and a collaborative working relationship with high school principals that encourage innovation and enable principals to lead effective school reform efforts. 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(80 pages; 3.64MB; PDF)
The Qualities of Quality: Understanding Excellence in Arts Education Harvard Graduate School of Education Seidel, Steve; Lois Hetland; Patricia Palmer; Shari Tishman; Ellen Winner Published: June 2009 Based on interviews, site visits, and a literature review, examines how excellence in arts education is defined, how it is measured, and how decisions at all levels affect program quality. Offers tools to help decision makers reflect on and align goals. Funder(s): Arts Education Partnership, Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(136 pages; 504KB; PDF)
The Strong Field Framework: A Guide and Toolkit for Funders and Nonprofits Committed to Large-Scale Impact James Irvine Foundation Published: June 2009 Offers a framework for field building — assessing a field's strengths and weaknesses and creating a critical mass of organizations and individuals with aligned goals. Includes a case study of the field of multiple pathways to high school graduation. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation Related Organization(s): Bridgespan Group Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(16 pages; 411KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(16 pages; 411KB; PDF)
Financing Higher Education: A Myriad of Problems, A Myriad of Solutions Institute for Higher Education Policy Published: June 2009 Outlines the state of higher education financing in the United States, Mongolia, South Africa, and Ukraine; examines current policies and political and economic contexts; and recommends funding strategies to ensure high-quality education and equity. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 210KB; PDF)
Evaluation of the Beacon Community Centers Middle School Initiative: Report on the First Year Policy Studies Associates, Inc. LaFleur, Jennifer; Elizabeth R. Reisner; Christina A. Russell; Troy A. Scott Published: June 2009 Evaluates the first year of an initiative to provide structured after-school and summer programs for fifth- through eighth-graders. Examines the centers' adaptation to the new focus, enrollment and participation levels, and implementation of core goals. 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(33 pages; 437KB; PDF)
Global Policy Fellows Program: Lessons Learned Institute for Higher Education Policy Cunningham, Alisa F. Published: June 2009 Describes IHEP's program to create a global network of higher education policy analysts and researchers to address issues of access for underserved populations. Presents thematic findings from six countries and recommendations for effective collaboration. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Public Affairs Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(30 pages; 1.52MB; PDF)
Assessing California's Multiple Pathways Field: Preparing Youth for Success in College and Career James Irvine Foundation Howard, Don; Patrick Wu Published: June 2009 Assesses the state of the multiple pathways model of combining academics with career education and the field's shared identity, standards of practice, knowledge base, leadership and grassroots support, policy support, and funding. Makes recommendations. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation Related Organization(s): Bridgespan Group Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Philanthropy and Voluntarism Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(58 pages; 2.12MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(58 pages; 2.12MB; PDF)
State Strategies for Turning Around Low-Performing Schools and Districts National Association of State Boards of Education Haynes, Mariana Published: June 2009 Based on discussions at a March 2009 symposium, offers policy guidance on turnaround strategies that address underlying causes of low performance, provide resources for transformative change, improve mutual accountability, and support collaboration. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(12 pages; 298KB; PDF)
Cultural Responsiveness, Racial Identity and Academic Success: A Review of Literature Heinz Endowments Hanley, Mary Stone; George W. Noblit Published: June 2009 Reviews the literature on culturally responsive pedagogy — using students' cultures and ethnic identity to promote resilience and academic success — with a focus on African Americans. Defines concepts and makes recommendations for grantmaking. Funder(s): Heinz Endowments Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Minorities; Minorities, African Americans/Blacks Publication Type: Literature Review PubHub Link(91 pages; 823KB; PDF)
Trends in Child Health 1997-2006: Assessing Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Diagnoses of ADHD/ADD and of Learning Disability Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies Leigh, Wilhelmina A.; Anna L. Wheatley Published: June 2009 Analyzes rates of diagnoses of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder/attention deficit disorder and learning disability among African-American, Hispanic/Latino, and white children and the role of sociodemographic factors in racial/ethnic disparities. Funder(s): W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Higher Education; Minorities Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 1.2MB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Published: 2009 Contains president's message, program information, priorities for the scholarly communications program, grants list, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(126 pages; 336KB; PDF)
Meaningful Measurement: The Role of Assessments in Improving High School Education in the Twenty-First Century Alliance for Excellent Education Pinkus, L. M., Ed. Published: June 2009 Compiles analyses and policy recommendations on developing common standards and assessments, supporting timely use of data to inform decisions and to improve teaching and learning, and investing in research to prepare students for the global economy. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(208 pages; 1.07MB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Nordson Corporation Foundation Published: 2009 Contains mission statement, foundation information, grants list, grant guidelines, list of employees volunteers, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Nordson Corporation Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Human Services Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(10 pages; 409KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(10 pages; 409KB; PDF)
Local School Wellness Policies: How Are Schools Implementing the Congressional Mandate? Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Belansky, Elaine; Jamie F. Chriqui; Marlene B. Schwartz Published: June 2009 Summarizes research on school policies to reduce childhood obesity, with a focus on their quality, evaluation, and funding; nutritional standards and nutrition education requirements; and physical education requirements. Identifies remaining challenges. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(7 pages; 176KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(7 pages; 176KB; PDF)
Effective and Promising Summer Learning Programs and Approaches for Economically-Disadvantaged Children and Youth Wallace Foundation; Child Trends Terzian, Mary; Kathleen Hamilton; Kristin Anderson Moore Published: June 2009 Reviews research on summer learning program outcomes for low-income children and identifies the characteristics of effective programs such as experienced teachers, small groups, and fun activities. Finds reading and math achievement gains are possible. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Related Organization(s): Child Trends Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, After-School Programs; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(45 pages; 366KB; PDF)
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: June 2009 Discusses recommendations for and promising examples of fundamental reforms to raise math and science levels and increase opportunity, such as clearer, higher standards; better management of teaching talent; and more effective school and system designs. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Science/Technology Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(76 pages; 5.46MB; PDF)
On the Front Lines of Schools: The Perspectives of Principals on the High School Dropout Problem Civic Enterprises Bridgeland, John; Robert Balfanz; John DiIulio Published: June 2009 Explores teachers' and administrators' views on the causes of dropouts and support for reforms such as higher academic expectations, alternative learning environments, smaller classes, early detection, and better parental outreach. Makes recommendations. Funder(s): America's Promise Alliance, AT&T Foundation Related Organization(s): Peter D. Hart Research Associates Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(60 pages; 4.79MB; PDF)
Educating California: Choices for the Future Public Policy Institute of California Johnson, Hans P. Published: June 2009 Outlines the need to improve the K-12 and higher education systems to close the projected skills gap in the labor force. Recommends reducing high school dropout rates and increasing community college transfer rates and graduation rates at state colleges. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Education; Elementary and Secondary Education; Higher Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(24 pages; 441KB; PDF)
The Principal Story Field Guide: A Companion to the PBS Documentary for Promoting Leadership for Learning Wallace Foundation Elliott, Vivian Published: June 2009 Provides resources for facilitating discussions of a documentary on two elementary school principals' efforts to improve student achievement and implement reform. Includes sample agendas for viewing the full clip reel, individual clips, or the full film. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Education; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(60 pages; 1.42MB; PDF) Documentary Film Project
2008 Financial Statements Henry Luce Foundation Published: 2009 Contains 2008 financial statements. Funder(s): Henry Luce Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; International Affairs/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(18 pages; 745KB; PDF)
Strong Leaders Strong Schools: 2008 State Laws National Conference of State Legislatures Shelton, Sara Vitaska Published: June 2009 Provides an overview of state laws enacted to support school leader initiatives in 2008, addressing issues including the roles, responsibilities, and authority of principals; professional development; assessing effectiveness; and governance structures. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Education, Leadership Development; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(20 pages; 5.45MB; PDF)
Quality Measures: Principal Preparation Program Assessment Education Development Center, Inc. Published: June 2009 Designed to help principal preparation programs assess the quality of the training offered, includes "rubrics" (ratings with descriptions of what they mean) on course content and internships as well as a handbook on how to conduct the assessment. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(23 pages; 421KB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Published: 2009 Contains CEO's message; highlights of the foundation's global development, global health, and United States programs; financial statements; and grants summary. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Higher Education; International Affairs/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(23 pages; 3.82MB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report New York Community Trust Published: 2009 Contains message from the board chair and president, a feature on managing in difficult times, program information, grants list and guidelines, funds list and guidelines, donor profiles, financial statements, and lists of 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(64 pages; 1.89MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(64 pages; 1.89MB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Bush Foundation Published: 2009 Contains president's message, board chair's message, goals for the next decade, grants summary, lists of Bush Fellows, investment commentary, 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(13 pages; 2.95MB; PDF)
The Widget Effect: Our National Failure to Acknowledge and Act on Differences in Teacher Effectiveness New Teacher Project Weisberg, Daniel; David Keeling; Jennifer Mulhern; Susan Sexton Published: June 2009 Examines flaws in evaluations of teacher effectiveness that lead districts to allow poor performance to go unaddressed. Recommends a comprehensive system, to be used accountably and integrated with human capital policies, and efficient dismissal policies. Funder(s): Arnold Family Foundation, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Carnegie Corporation of New York, Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation, Joyce Foundation, Robertson Foundation, Walton Family Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(46 pages; 5.57MB; PDF)
Charting a Path: An Exploration of the Statewide Career Pathway Efforts in Arkansas, Kentucky, Oregon, Washington and Wisconsin Seattle Jobs Initiative Stephens, Rosanna Perry Published: May 2009 Examines successful state strategies in instituting a community college-centered career pathway framework, a series of education and training programs and support services focused on specific occupational sectors. Explores challenges and lessons learned. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Ford Foundation, Joyce Foundation, Working Poor Families Project Subject(s): Human Services; Human Services, Employment; Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(43 pages; 6.17MB; PDF)
The Effects of Postsecondary Correctional Education Urban Institute Winterfield, Laura; Michelle Burke-Storer; Mark Coggeshall; Vanessa Correa; Simon Tidd Published: May 2009 Presents findings on the effect of prison-based postsecondary education on offenders during incarceration and on post-release employment and recidivism. Explores offenders' and stakeholders' views on the value and challenges of such programs. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(48 pages; 321KB; PDF)
Building Partnerships to Reinvent School Culture Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University Mediratta, Kavitha; Sara McAlister; Seema Shah Published: May 2009 Presents a case study of community organizing for school reform by Austin Interfaith: how its "alliance schools" network and parent and community engagement shaped leadership development, district-level policy, school-level capacity, and student outcomes. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(60 pages; 5.63MB; PDF)
Select Materials From College Access Analysis Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Published: May 2009 Synthesizes materials based on data presented in 2005-06, including data on postsecondary access and success, analysis of barriers to college success, college access theory of change, and the roles of policies, programs, and knowledge in driving change. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Related Organization(s): Bridgespan Group Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(60 pages; 506KB; PDF)
Ensuring Success for Young Children: Transition to Kindergarten Association of Small Foundations Published: May 2009 Outlines the need for early childhood education and suggests strategies for funders to support programs that address school readiness and transition to kindergarten, such as transition camps, affordable child care, and health and nutrition programs. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Early Childhood; Education Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(5 pages; 77KB; PDF)
Preschool Adequacy and Efficiency in California: Issues, Policy Options, and Recommendations RAND Corporation Karoly, Lynn A. Published: May 2009 Examines achievement gaps among K-3 students, the quality of and access to preschool education, potential efficiencies in the funding system, and policies and resources needed for the state's children to meet K-3 standards. Makes policy recommendations. Funder(s): David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Los Angeles Universal Preschool, Pew Charitable Trusts, W. Clement and Jessie V. Stone Foundation, W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Early Childhood; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(197 pages; 778KB; PDF)
Turning Campaign Pillars Into Presidential Priorities: Strong American Schools and Education Reform Strong American Schools Published: May 2009 Reviews the achievements and challenges of the ED in '08 campaign during the 2008 presidential race to raise awareness of the need for common education standards, an effective teacher in every classroom, and extended learning time. Discusses next steps. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation Related Organization(s): Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Subject(s): Education; Elementary and Secondary Education; Public Affairs Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(28 pages; 4.67MB; PDF)
Allied Health Regional Workforce Analysis: Bay Area Region UCSF Center for the Health Professions Bates, Timothy; Melanie Chan; Susan A. Chapman; Jennifer Kaiser Published: May 2009 Analyzes the racial/ethnic composition of workers in twenty-two health occupations and graduates of healthcare education programs in the Bay Area. Examines disparities by race/ethnicity in the types of occupations held, educational attainment, and wages. Funder(s): California Endowment Subject(s): Minorities; Higher Education; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(112 pages; 3.90MB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Wallace Foundation Published: 2009 Contains board chair and president's message, mission statement, program information and highlights, recent publications list, financial overview, grants list, funding guidelines, 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(43 pages; 3.96MB; PDF)
Impact of College Rankings on Institutional Decision Making: Four Country Case Studies Institute for Higher Education Policy Published: May 2009 Examines how global or national rankings influence colleges' strategic positioning and planning, staffing and organization, quality assurance, resource allocation and fundraising, and admissions and financial aid in Australia, Canada, Germany, and Japan. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Education; International Affairs/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 238KB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Chicago Community Trust Published: 2009 Contains mission statement, chair and president's message, program information, grants list, information on donor-advised grants and grants from funds, 2008 highlights, financial highlights, and lists of contributors, committee members, and staff. Funder(s): Chicago Community Trust Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(80 pages; 3.14MB; PDF)
Promoting Economic Mobility by Increasing Postsecondary Education Pew Charitable Trusts Haskins, Ron; Harry J. Holzer; Robert Lerman Published: May 2009 Explores policy options for expanding educational opportunities for low-income students to enhance upward economic mobility. Examines the effectiveness of student aid in promoting college completion and proposes a plan for better guidance and preparation. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): American Enterprise Institute, Brookings Institution, Economic Mobility Project, Heritage Foundation, Urban Institute Subject(s): Higher Education; Education; Minorities Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(66 pages; 1.0MB; PDF)
Stimulating Excellence: Unleashing the Power of Innovation in Education Center for American Progress; American Enterprise Institute; New Profit; Public Impact Published: May 2009 Based on interviews with educational entrepreneurs, makes policy recommendations for removing barriers to innovation and encouraging ventures at the federal, state, and local levels. Calls for a "performance culture," diversity of providers, and funding. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation Related Organization(s): American Enterprise Institute, New Profit, Public Impact Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(44 pages; 640KB; PDF)
Linking Ready Kids to Ready Schools: Building Policy on State and Community Successes W.K. Kellogg Foundation Published: May 2009 Summarizes discussions from a March 2009 forum on the policies needed to provide early childhood education for all children in order to prepare them for the K-12 system and beyond, as well as current initiatives and lessons learned. Funder(s): W.K. Kellogg Foundation Related Organization(s): Children's Leadership Council, Education Commission of the States, Learning First Alliance, Voices for America's Children Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Early Childhood; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(10 pages; 198KB; PDF)
Reaching America's Health Potential: A State-by-State Look at Adult Health Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Published: May 2009 Compares the self-reported health of adults by race/ethnicity, education, and income level, nationally, within states, and as measured against a national benchmark, with state snapshots. Highlights links between educational attainment and health status. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Health, Healthcare Access/Reform; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 1.07MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(24 pages; 1.07MB; PDF)
Preventing Childhood Obesity: A School Health Policy Guide National Association of State Boards of Education Pekruhn, Colin Published: May 2009 Outlines policy guidelines and recommendations for reducing childhood obesity by promoting physical activity in schools, with integrated policy models to encourage physical education and activity and healthy eating. Lists next steps for policy makers. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(25 pages; 681KB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Lilly Endowment, Inc. Published: 2009 Contains board chair and president's message; program information; education and religion grantee profiles; grants list; grant guidelines; financial statements; and lists of board members and officers. Funder(s): Lilly Endowment, Inc. Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Religion Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(53 pages; 2.30MB; PDF)
An Evaluation of the Teacher Advancement Program (TAP) in Chicago: Year One Impact Report Mathematica Policy Research, Inc. Glazerman, Steven; Nancy Carey; Allison McKie Published: May 2009 Based on test scores, teacher records, surveys, and interviews, examines the first-year impact of the TAP program, in which teachers delivering added value to student achievement and quality classroom performance earn extra pay and become mentors. Funder(s): Joyce Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(71 pages; 908KB; PDF)
Michigan's Transition to a Knowledge-Based Economy: Second Annual Progress Report Michigan Future, Inc. Glazer, Lou; Don Grimes Published: April 2009 Based on updated data from metropolitan areas nationwide, highlights the need for Michigan to develop its knowledge-based, high-wage industries. Reiterates an agenda to attract and retain talent through public investment, education reform, and leadership. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Frey Foundation, Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation, Hudson-Webber Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Higher Education; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(27 pages; 417KB; PDF)
Knowledge Economy Immigration: A Priority for U.S. Growth Policy Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Kane, Tim; Robert E. Litan Published: April 2009 Offers economic and political arguments for facilitating immigration of highly educated, skilled workers as a way to support long-term knowledge-based economic growth. Proposes granting green cards to math and science graduates of qualified U.S. colleges. Funder(s): Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Public Affairs; Social Science, Immigration Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(14 pages; 249KB; PDF)
Smart Options: Investing the Recovery Funds for Student Success Coalition for Student Achievement Published: April 2009 Outlines stimulus funding priorities and actions for governors and superintendents to improve standards, data systems, teacher evaluations, efforts to turn around low-performing schools, and targeted interventions. Supplement lists resources and examples. 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(40 pages; 771KB; PDF) Supplemental Resources
Realigning Resources for District Transformation: Using American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Funds to Advance a Strategic Education Reform Agenda Center for American Progress; Education Resource Strategies Published: April 2009 Offers ideas for spending stimulus funds strategically to align and restructure districts' use of resources to improve student performance by assessing current practices, focusing on support for quality instruction, and making transitional investments. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Related Organization(s): Education Resource Strategies Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(20 pages; 467KB; PDF)
By Design Not Default: Optimizing District Spending on Small High Schools Education Resource Strategies Published: April 2009 Analyzes small school design elements driving extra per-student spending, needed start-up and ramp-up investments, and impact on facility use and enrollment projections. Offers a tool for quantifying resource use and suggestions for effective allocation. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(26 pages; 540KB; PDF) ERS Small School Design Tool
Building a Districtwide Small Schools Movement Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University Mediratta, Kavitha; Sara McAlister; Seema Shah Published: April 2009 Presents a case study of community organizing for school reform by Oakland Community Organizations: how parent and community engagement in a campaign for small schools shaped leadership development, district policy, school capacity, and student outcomes. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(60 pages; 9.63MB; PDF)
PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Education 2009 Public Policy Institute of California Baldassare, Mark; Dean Bonner; Jennifer Paluch; Sonja Petek Published: April 2009 Presents findings from a survey on approaches to improving public education, school funding options, budget cuts, and support for higher taxes. Examines concerns about high school dropout rates, student achievement, and teacher quality by race/ethnicity. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Education; Public Affairs; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(46 pages; 1.19MB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley Published: 2009 Contains message from the board chair and the president, donors list, funds list, grant summary, donor information, grant guidelines, financial statement, and lists of board members, advisors, and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(20 pages; 633KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(20 pages; 633KB; PDF)
Toward Informative Assessment and a Culture of Evidence Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching Bond, Lloyd Published: April 2009 Examines how campuses in the Strengthening Pre-collegiate Education in Community Colleges initiative combined traditional and innovative measures of student performance such as "think-aloud" protocol and pre-post testing to improve teaching and learning. Funder(s): Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(60 pages; 1.08MB; PDF)
An Unfinished Canvas: Local Partnerships in Support of Arts Education in California SRI International Woodworth, Katrina R.; Debbie H. Kim; Dana M. Petersen; Victoria Tse Published: April 2009 Based on case studies of partnerships between districts, schools, and arts organizations, highlights findings and lessons learned about partnership goals and design, instruction, teachers' capacity building, funding, and assessment and accountability. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(66 pages; 1.31MB; PDF)
Effects of the California High School Exit Exam on Student Persistence, Achievement, and Graduation Stanford University; University of California, Davis Reardon, Sean F.; Nicole Arshan; Allison Atteberry; Michal Kurlaender Published: April 2009 Analyzes the impact of the exit exam requirement on student persistence, achievement, and graduation by race/ethnicity and gender and the factors behind the differential effects. Considers implications for the fairness and effectiveness of the exams. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Related Organization(s): University of California, Davis Subject(s): Education; Elementary and Secondary Education; Minorities Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(64 pages; 456KB; PDF)
Schools That Work: What We Can Learn From Good Jewish Supplementary Schools AVI CHAI Foundation Wertheimer, Jack Published: April 2009 Based on a study of ten effective schools, examines the characteristics in leadership, teaching staff, curriculum, experiential programs, and educational offerings for families that contribute to effectiveness. Outlines challenges and recommendations. Funder(s): AVI CHAI Foundation Subject(s): Education; Religion; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(52 pages; 613KB; PDF)
Cities in Crisis 2009: Closing the Graduation Gap Editorial Projects in Education Research Center Swanson, Christopher B. Published: April 2009 Analyzes trends in high school graduation rates in the nation's fifty largest metropolitan areas, including improvements and the urban-suburban divide. Compares employment, income, and poverty levels by educational attainment in each metropolitan area. Funder(s): America's Promise Alliance, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Education; Elementary and Secondary Education; Higher Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(33 pages; 1.76MB; PDF)
Who's Making It: The Academic Achievement of Recent Boston Public School Graduates in the Early College Years Boston Foundation Stoutland, Sara E.; Ann S. Coles Published: April 2009 Examines the persistence, progress, and performance of Boston public school graduates in the first two years of college; contributing factors, including academic preparation, colleges' selectivity, and full-time or part-time attendance; and implications. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Related Organization(s): Boston Higher Education Partnership, TERI Subject(s): Higher Education; Education; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(76 pages; 2.66MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(76 pages; 2.66MB; PDF)
Closing the Gap: Meeting California's Need for College Graduates Public Policy Institute of California Johnson, Hans P.; Ria Sengupta Published: April 2009 Estimates the state's shortage in highly educated workers in 2025 and outlines ways to raise college attendance rates, transfer rates from community colleges, and graduation rates from four-year institutions to help close the gap. Discusses policy issues. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Education; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(28 pages; 1.12MB; PDF)
Connecting Youth Through Multiple Pathways Annie E. Casey Foundation Brinson, Dana; Bryan Hassel; Jacob Rosch Published: April 2009 Presents findings from a field scan of efforts to help vulnerable youth graduate from high school, what is working, what should be done, and what opportunities exist for Casey's involvement. Explores risk factors and alternative programs. Lists resources. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Related Organization(s): Public Impact Subject(s): Children and Youth; Education; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(107 pages; 2.58MB; PDF)
2008 Audited Financial Statements William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Published: 2009 Contains audited statements of the foundation's financial positions as of December 31, 2008, and December 31, 2007. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Environment Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(21 pages; 127KB; PDF)
Evaluation of Experience Corps: Student Reading Outcomes Center for Social Development at Washington University in St. Louis Published: June 2009 Analyzes the impact of Experience Corps tutoring on elementary school students' reading comprehension as measured by four tests. Considers factors such as gender, race/ethnicity, grade, classroom behavior, English proficiency, and special education needs. Funder(s): Atlantic Philanthropies Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Volunteerism Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(40 pages; 412KB; PDF)
The State of Preschool 2008 National Institute for Early Education Research Published: April 2009 Provides data on state-funded pre-K programs for the 2007-08 school year and highlights progress in expanding enrollment and raising quality standards. Includes state rankings by percentage of children enrolled, funding per child, and benchmarks met. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): Rutgers University Graduate School of Education Subject(s): Education; Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Early Childhood Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(254 pages; 8.67MB; PDF)
The High Cost of Wisconsin's Dropout Rate Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice; John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy House, Emily Anne Published: April 2009 Outlines the scope of the high school dropout problem in Wisconsin and dropouts' risk of unemployment, health problems, and incarceration. Estimates costs to the state through reduced tax revenues, increased Medicaid costs, and high incarceration rates. Funder(s): Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice Related Organization(s): John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Education; Public Affairs Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(20 pages; 341KB; PDF)
Year Five Evaluation: Arkansas Act 1220 of 2003 to Combat Childhood Obesity University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health Published: April 2009 Summarizes findings on the impact of a comprehensive school-based intervention to prevent childhood obesity. Examines changes in school nutrition policy and in parents' and students' behaviors and awareness. Compares responses by students' weight status. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(8 pages; 175KB; PDF)
An Unfinished Canvas: District Capacity and the Use of New State Funds for Arts Education in California SRI International Woodworth, Katrina R.; Jennifer A. Bland; Ashley Z. Campbell; Nicolette L. Mayes Published: April 2009 Based on a survey of school district officials, explores districts' capacity to support arts education, their allocation of new funding for visual and performing arts in 2006-07, resulting changes and remaining challenges, and implications. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(120 pages; 1.46MB; PDF)
Getting Back on Track: Effects of a Community College Program for Probationary Students MDRC Scrivener, Susan; Herbert Collado; Colleen Sommo Published: April 2009 Compares the implementation, participation rates, and outcomes of two community college programs to assist students on academic probation, including credits earned, cumulative grade point averages, and academic standing. Analyzes the elements of success. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Education; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Program Evaluation Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(202 pages; 1.56MB; PDF)
The Rapid Growth and Changing Complexion of Suburban Public Schools Pew Hispanic Center Fry, Richard Published: March 2009 Analyzes the rising shares of Hispanic/Latino, African-American, and Asian students in suburban public schools between 1993-94 and 2006-07. Examines to what extent minorities are isolated or exposed to other groups and how evenly they are distributed. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Minorities; Elementary and Secondary Education; Social Science, Population/Demographic Studies Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(29 pages; 764KB; PDF)
2008 Grants Report Yawkey Foundations Published: 2009 Contains board chair and president's message; grantee profiles in the areas of education, health, human services, youth and amateur athletics, arts and culture, and conservation and wildlife; 2008 grants list; and list of board members. Funder(s): Yawkey Foundation II Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(72 pages; 2.04MB; PDF)
Improving Student Success by Strengthening Developmental Education in Community Colleges: The Role of State Policy Working Poor Families Project Price, Derek V.; Brandon Roberts Published: March 2009 Outlines the need to strengthen community college students' basic English and math skills as required for college courses in order to meet workforce needs. Describes promising approaches to improving developmental education and recommends state policies. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Ford Foundation, Joyce Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Public Affairs; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(7 pages; 105KB; PDF)
Losing the World's Best and Brightest Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Wadhwa, Vivek; Richard B. Freeman; Alex Salkever; AnnaLee Saxenian Published: March 2009 Presents findings from a survey of Indian, Chinese, and European students at U.S. colleges and universities on their decisions to stay or return home after graduation and the factors behind the decisions, such as where they see the best opportunities. Funder(s): Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues; International Affairs/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(19 pages; 2.20MB; PDF)
Every Student Counts: The Role of Federal Policy in Improving Graduation Rate Accountability Alliance for Excellent Education Richmond, Eric Published: March 2009 Describes 2008 federal policy to improve high school graduation rates by enhancing data collection, calculation of graduation rates, and accountability as a way to support interventions in low-performing schools. Makes state policy recommendations. Funder(s): AT&T Foundation, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Education; Public Affairs Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(14 pages; 541KB; PDF)
Charter Schools in Eight States: Effects on Achievement, Attainment, Integration, and Competition RAND Corporation Zimmer, Ron; Kevin Booker; Brian Gill; Stephane Lavertu; Tim R. Sass; John Witte Published: March 2009 Examines the student characteristics and effects of charter schools on students' test-score gains, high school graduation and college attainment rates, and test scores in nearby traditional public schools. Includes policy and research recommendations. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Joyce Foundation, William Penn Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(162 pages; 944KB; PDF)
Achievement and Attainment in Chicago Charter Schools RAND Corporation Booker, Kevin; Brian Gill; Tim R. Sass; Ron Zimmer Published: March 2009 Examines whether Chicago's charter schools "skim the cream" of traditional public school students and how they affect racial stratification, test-score gains in elementary and middle grades, high school graduation and college entry rates, and ACT scores. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Joyce Foundation, Smith Richardson Foundation, Stranahan Foundation, William Penn Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(52 pages; 635KB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Carnegie Corporation of New York Published: 2009 Contains program summaries, grants lists, 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(77 pages; 403KB; PDF)
Assessing the Effectiveness of School Leaders: New Directions and New Processes Wallace Foundation Published: March 2009 Describes the state of school leadership assessment, outlines elements of a new direction in assessment that focuses more emphasis on a principal's ability to drive better learning, and highlights newly developed tools that apply those elements. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(20 pages; 1.66MB; PDF)
Principles for State Implementation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Working Poor Families Project Published: March 2009 Presents seven guidelines, endorsed by twenty nonprofits, for policy makers in allocating funds from the economic stimulus package. Emphasizes accountability and investments that stabilize the economy, promote growth, and benefit those hit the hardest. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Ford Foundation, Joyce Foundation Subject(s): Public Affairs; Human Services; Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(4 pages; 76KB)
Educational Policies for Integrating College Competencies and Workforce Needs Institute for Higher Education Policy Published: March 2009 Explores the challenges of workforce development for a global economy in Brazil, Mongolia, Ukraine, and the United States, with a focus on basic skills development, internships, and the role of stakeholders. Recommends policy and curriculum changes. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Education; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(26 pages; 189KB; PDF)
The Effect of Transitions on Access to Higher Education Institute for Higher Education Policy Belyakov, Alexander; Leon Cremonini; Mankolo Mfusi; Jennifer Rippner Published: March 2009 Explores how the transition process from secondary to higher education affects access to higher education in the Netherlands, South Africa, Ukraine, and the United States. Examines barriers and makes recommendations for expanding "access with success." Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Education; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(28 pages; 304KB; PDF)
The Grades Are in 2008: Is California Higher Education Measuring Up? Institute for Higher Education Leadership & Policy at CSU Sacramento Moore, Colleen; Nancy Shulock Published: March 2009 Analyzes California's scores in the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education's report card of higher education as well as affordability, participation, completion, and other issues by region and race/ethnicity. Makes policy recommendations. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(42 pages; 4.56MB; PDF) Regional Performance Profiles
Ethnic and Gender Differences in California High School Graduation Rates California Dropout Research Project Rumberger, Russell W.; Susan Rotermund Published: March 2009 Presents data on the disparities in graduation rates among African-American, Asian, Latino/Hispanic, and white students as well as between boys and girls within each group. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Walter S. Johnson Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Related Organization(s): University of California, Santa Barbara Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Minorities Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(2 pages; 43KB; PDF)
A Stronger Nation Through Higher Education Lumina Foundation for Education Published: February 2009 Outlines the need to raise the U.S. college attainment rate to 60 percent and provides state-by-state analyses of working-age adults' education levels by age group and county. Recommends focusing on those who have already earned some college credits. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; International Affairs/Development, Globalization; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(132 pages; 3.04MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(132 pages; 3.04MB; PDF)
Connecting Child Health and School Readiness Colorado Trust Bruner, Charles Published: February 2009 Describes research, practices, and policy options for integrating efforts to enhance child health and school readiness by ensuring child health care; linking child health, early learning, early intervention and family support; and improving environments. Funder(s): Colorado Trust Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(12 pages; 999KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(12 pages; 999KB; PDF)
Resolving Special Education Disputes in California Public Policy Institute of California Lipscomb, Stephen Published: February 2009 Examines the use of mediation and due process hearings in resolving disputes between parents and school districts over identifying disabilities and designing individualized programs. Analyzes trends in and predictors of higher rates of hearing requests. Funder(s): Special Hope Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, Special Education; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(41 pages; 516KB; PDF)
10 Goals for Improving Access to Education for Roma Open Society Institute Published: February 2009 Presents ten objectives with action plans for improving access to quality education for Roma children, including collecting data, fighting racism, implementing desegregation policies, expanding access to preschool, and training bilingual teachers. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Education; Minorities; Children and Youth Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(16 pages; 1.00MB; PDF)
Learning to Play and Playing to Learn: Organized Sports and Educational Outcomes Team-Up for Youth Rosewater, Ann Published: February 2009 Based on a literature review and interviews, explores how participation in organized sports affects children's academic achievement. Examines its benefits, including motivation, life skills, and peer networks, as well as challenges and recommendations. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Athletics/Sports; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Literature Review PubHub Link(13 pages; 2.55MB; PDF)
Leading for Change: New Training Opportunities for Education's Executives Wallace Foundation Mitgang, Lee D. Published: February 2009 Describes two Wallace-funded training programs for state- and district-level education leaders to improve policy coordination and advance systemwide student achievement. Outlines goals, key elements, tools, and resources of each program. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Education, Leadership Development; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(8 pages; 170KB; PDF)
The Robertson v. Princeton Case: Too Important to Be Left to the Lawyers Hudson Institute Freeman, Neal B.; Pablo Eisenberg; Peter Frumkin; Heather Higgins; Adam Meyerson; Anne D. Neal; James Piereson; Terrence Scanlon; Jack B. Siegel; Tim Walter; Martin Morse Wooster Published: February 2009 Offers comments from eleven contributors on the Robertson family's donor rights suit against the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs for violation of donor intent. Explores its effects on and implications for the nonprofit sector. Funder(s): Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc. Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Governance; Higher Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(22 pages; 320KB; PDF)
Entrepreneurial Impact: The Role of MIT Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Roberts, Edward B.; Charles Eesley Published: February 2009 Presents an analysis of firms founded by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) alumni — revenues, employees, spending on marketing and research and development, and type of firm — by state to quantify MIT's entrepreneurial impact. Funder(s): Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(76 pages; 1.69MB; PDF)
Beyond the Bubble: Technology and the Future of Student Assessment Education Sector Tucker, Bill Published: February 2009 Provides an overview of information technology's potential to enable better assessments of student achievement. Outlines promising models for testing complex skills, cognition, and learning and for utilizing such assessments to improve instruction. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York Subject(s): Science/Technology; Education; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(19 pages; 919KB; PDF)
New Skills for a Global Innovation Society: Asia-Pacific Leaders Forum on Secondary Education Asia Society Published: February 2009 Outlines best practices in education and recommendations for expanding India's secondary education, including a modernized curriculum utilizing technology, increased school accountability, and international benchmarking, from a March 2008 conference. Funder(s): Chatterjee Group, Courtney Sale Ross, Goldman Sachs Foundation, McGraw-Hill Companies Subject(s): Education; Elementary and Secondary Education; International Affairs/Development Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(72 pages; 5.56MB; PDF)
School District Governance Reform: The Devil Is in the Details Greater Milwaukee Foundation Published: February 2009 Provides an overview of alternative approaches to governance in urban school districts, including integrated governance, district dissolution, and state receivership. Outlines the benefits, limitations, and implications of mayoral control over districts. Funder(s): Greater Milwaukee Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 355KB; PDF)
Closing the Expectations Gap 2009 Achieve, Inc. Published: February 2009 Presents findings from a 2008-09 state-by-state survey of progress in aligning standards, graduation requirements, assessments, data systems, and accountability systems with colleges' and employers' expectations. Charts trends and lists resources. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Education; Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 3.03MB; PDF)
The Arts Advantage: Expanding Arts Education in the Boston Public Schools Boston Foundation Gittleman, Julia; Laura Perille Published: February 2009 Presents findings from a survey on the availability of arts education in the city's public schools, relevant school traits, funding needs, and partners. Offers recommendations and strategies for a three-year expansion plan. Highlights best practices. Funder(s): Barr Foundation, Boston Foundation, EdVestors, Hunt Alternatives Fund, Linde Family Foundation Related Organization(s): Boston Public Schools, Mendelsohn, Gittleman & Associates, LLC Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(60 pages; 907KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(60 pages; 907KB; PDF)
Directory of Federal Funding Sources for Adult Education Annie E. Casey Foundation; Abt Associates Dunton, Lauren E.; Judith A. Alamprese Published: February 2009 Lists funding sources for adult education and literacy services. Describes forty-nine federal programs in ten agencies that authorized expenditures for adult basic education services during the 2007 and 2008 fiscal years, including to state agencies. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Related Organization(s): Abt Associates Subject(s): Education; Education, Continuing Education; Public Affairs Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(106 pages; 759KB; PDF)
Indiana's Twenty-First Century Scholars Program: A Statewide Story With National Implications Lumina Foundation for Education Published: February 2009 Distills evaluations of a state program to promote college preparation and access for low-income students. Assesses links between preparation courses and college attendance and completion, successful support practices, and retention efforts. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Education; Elementary and Secondary Education; Higher Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(48 pages; 1.34MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(48 pages; 1.34MB; PDF)
Improving Child Nutrition Policy: Insights From National USDA Study of School Food Environments Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Published: February 2009 Highlights findings from the 2004-05 School Nutrition Dietary Assessment Study on the food environment in public schools and links to obesity. Recommendations include setting nutrition standards for foods and beverages sold in vending machines. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Related Organization(s): Mathematica Policy Research, Inc. Subject(s): Children and Youth; Health; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(4 pages; 230KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(4 pages; 230KB; PDF)
Students With Disabilities and California's Special Education Program Public Policy Institute of California Lipscomb, Stephen Published: January 2009 Provides an overview of the state's special education programs, including eligibility, enrollment, student performance, time spent outside regular classrooms, spending, and financing, compared to national trends. Considers policy implications. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Disabilities; Elementary and Secondary Education, Special Education; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(45 pages; 530KB; PDF)
The Story of Safe2Tell Colorado Trust Published: January 2009 Provides an overview of Colorado's school safety program featuring an anonymous hotline. Describes its impact and lists examples of crimes and suicides prevented by anonymous calls. Gives guidance on implementing the program in other states. Funder(s): Colorado Trust Subject(s): Children and Youth; Elementary and Secondary Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(20 pages; 1.47MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(20 pages; 1.47MB; PDF)
Building "The Good Life": Investing in Opportunities for Nebraska's Families, Communities, and Economy Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest Bolz, Kate Published: January 2009 Identifies needs in education and skills development, economic development, and supports for working families. Calls for state investment to improve access to and aid for education, job creation and training, and wages and benefits for the working poor. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Ford Foundation, Joyce Foundation Related Organization(s): Working Poor Families Project Subject(s): Education; Human Services, Employment; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(53 pages; 1.03MB; PDF)
Utah's Economy: The Future Is Here Voices for Utah Children Rowland, Allison Published: January 2009 Provides a snapshot of the state's working poor families and educational and economic trends. Makes policy recommendations for education reforms to meet the needs of a knowledge-based economy, tax reforms to provide work incentives, and support services. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Ford Foundation, Joyce Foundation Subject(s): Public Affairs; Education; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(49 pages; 942KB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report: Facing Up to the Future W.K. Kellogg Foundation Published: 2009 Contains board chair's message, CEO's message, guest essays about children's needs, financial statements, lists of board members and staff, grants list, and summaries of programs in the United States, southern Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Funder(s): W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Health Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(96 pages; 1.93MB; PDF)
Technology Solutions for Developmental Math: An Overview of Current and Emerging Practices Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Epper, Rhonda M.; Elaine DeLott Baker Published: January 2009 Reviews current practices in and strategies for incorporating innovative technology into the teaching of remedial math at the college level. Outlines challenges, emerging trends, and ways to combine technology with new concepts of instructional strategy. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Science/Technology; Education Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(24 pages; 629KB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report Dyson Foundation Published: 2009 Contains president's letter, year in review, financial statements, program information, grants list, grant guidelines, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Dyson Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Higher Education; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(63 pages; 383KB; HTML) FOLIO Link(63 pages; 383KB; HTML)
Rewarding Persistence: Effects of a Performance-Based Scholarship Program for Low-Income Parents MDRC Richburg-Hayes, Lashawn; Lisa Barrow; Thomas Brock; Allen LeBlanc; Christina Paxson; Cecilia Elena Rouse Published: January 2009 Presents findings from an Opening Doors project that gave low-income parents at community colleges scholarships for meeting academic benchmarks. Explores the effects on registration, persistence, credits earned, and social and psychological outcomes. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Ford Foundation, George Gund Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Joyce Foundation, KnowledgeWorks Foundation, Lumina Foundation for Education, National Institutes of Health, Princeton University, Robin Hood Foundation, Spencer Foundation, United States Department of Education, United States Department of Labor, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, William T. Grant Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(167 pages; 1.28MB; PDF)
A Comparison of Student Academic Growth Between Indiana Charter Schools and Traditional Public Schools Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning at University of Indianapolis Rattermann, Mary Jo; Brian Reid Published: January 2009 Compares the characteristics and academic growth of the state's charter school students and those of traditional public school students. Compares costs and benefits with districts matched for poor and minority students and annual expenditures per student. Funder(s): Christel DeHaan Family Foundation, Indiana Black Expo, Indianapolis Urban League Related Organization(s): Research and Evaluation Resources Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(25 pages; PDF 876KB; PDF)
Kauffman Thoughtbook 2009 Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Published: January 2009 Contains president's message; essays and interviews on the foundation's work in education and entrepreneurship, as well as the entrepreneurial landscape; and guest essays by politicians, scholars, and entrepreneurs on the global innovation movement. Funder(s): Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Higher Education; Social Entrepreneurship Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(148 pages; ; HTML)
Implementing School-Based Services: Strategies From New Mexico's School-Based Health and Extended Learning Services Child Trends Collins, Ashleigh; Kristin Anderson Moore; Renee Paisano-Trujillo Published: January 2009 Based on discussions with policy makers and educators, outlines strategies for providing family supports, health care, and extended learning activities in schools. Suggestions include enhancing behavioral and mental health programs and staff support. Funder(s): Atlantic Philanthropies Related Organization(s): New Mexico Community Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Higher Education; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(6 pages; 158KB; PDF)
Student Engagement in Law School: Preparing 21st Century Lawyers Law School Survey of Student Engagement Published: January 2009 Presents findings from an annual survey, with a focus on teaching and learning methods that help students develop as ethical professionals and improve their legal writing and problem-solving skills. Funder(s): Association of American Law Schools, Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching Related Organization(s): Center for Postsecondary Research at Indiana University Bloomington Subject(s): Higher Education; Science/Technology; Civil Society Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(24 pages; 2.37MB; PDF)
Informing the Debate: Comparing Boston's Charter, Pilot and Traditional Schools Boston Foundation Abdulkadiroglu, Atila; Josh Angrist; Sarah Cohodes; Susan Dynarski; Jon Fullerton; Thomas Kane; Parag Pathak Published: January 2009 Assesses the impact of charter and pilot schools on achievement by tracking students who showed similar academic traits in earlier grades across school types. Also compares applicants who won the lottery to attend charters or pilots and those who did not. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(56 pages; 662KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(56 pages; 662KB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Published: 2009 Contains president's essay, program information with links to grants lists, descriptions of special projects, financial summary, and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Environment Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link( pages; ; HTML)
Framework for a Comprehensive Education Data System in California: Unlocking the Power of Data to Continually Improve Public Education California Department of Education; Office of the Governor of California Published: December 2008 Recommends ways to improve student achievement by using data to drive decision-making, sharing best practices, encouraging innovation, and supporting improvement through professional development. Details how to expand and enhance current data systems. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Related Organization(s): McKinsey & Company, Office of the Governor of California Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(118 pages; 5.37MB; PDF)
Preparing Low-Skilled Workers for the Jobs of Tomorrow Working Poor Families Project Poole, Kenneth E. Published: December 2008 Identifies ways for state policies to leverage technology-based economic development by preparing low-skilled workers for middle-skill, technical jobs in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Outlines current state initiatives. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Ford Foundation, Joyce Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Human Services, Employment; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(9 pages; 691KB; PDF)
The Cost Burden to Minnesota K-12 When Children Are Not Fully Prepared for Kindergarten Bush Foundation Chase, Richard; Paul Anton; Brandon Coffee-Borden; Christopher Moore; Jennifer Valorose Published: December 2008 Estimates the costs to the school system of students dropping out, turnover or absenteeism among teachers due to student problems, grade repetition, special education, and school safety needs — as a result of insufficient early childhood education. Funder(s): Bush Foundation Related Organization(s): Wilder Research Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Early Childhood; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 313KB; PDF)
Linking Ready Kids to Ready Schools: A View From Mississippi W.K. Kellogg Foundation Published: December 2008 Highlights Kellogg's efforts to promote partnerships among parents, early education providers, elementary school teachers, and principals, and Mississippi Building Blocks, a program to help childcare facilities and preschools provide quality education. Funder(s): W.K. Kellogg Foundation Related Organization(s): Mississippi Building Blocks Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Early Childhood; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(9 pages; 150KB; PDF)
Build Trust, End Bullying, Improve Learning Colorado Trust Published: December 2008 Presents findings from surveys, focus groups, and case studies on the Bullying Prevention Initiative's impact on beliefs and behaviors, key elements of prevention, and the link between bullying and test scores. Highlights the role of adult intervention. Funder(s): Colorado Trust Related Organization(s): Cadre Colorado, JVA Consulting Subject(s): Children and Youth; Elementary and Secondary Education; Social Science Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(12 pages; 1.16MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(12 pages; 1.16MB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Published: 2008 Contains board chair's message, executive director's message, program information, financial statements, grants list, grant guidelines, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link( pages; ; HTML) FOLIO Link( pages; ; HTML)
Boston's Education Pipeline: A Report Card Boston Foundation Kahn, Charlotte B.; Tim H. Davis; Jessica K. Martin Published: December 2008 Assesses the city's progress in creating an effective and equitable education pipeline from early childhood through college or postsecondary training. Examines demographic and outcome data and risk and prevention factors, and notes areas for improvement. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Subject(s): Education; Elementary and Secondary Education; Higher Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(115 pages; 3.72MB; PDF) Additional Data and Resources FOLIO Link(115 pages; 3.72MB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report Ahmanson Foundation Published: 2008 Contains mission statement, tribute to Robert Howard Ahmanson, president's and managing director's messages, grantee profiles, grants list, grant summary and guidelines, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Ahmanson Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(104 pages; 786KB; PDF)
California's Future Workforce: Will There Be Enough College Graduates? Public Policy Institute of California Reed, Deborah Published: December 2008 Analyzes trends in the state's supply and demand of college-educated workers, the projected shortfall in 2025, and wage gaps between education levels. Discusses implications for the economy and calls for investment in the public education system. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Social Science; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(20 pages; 703KB; PDF)
Funding Student Learning: How to Align Education Resources With Student Learning Goals Center on Reinventing Public Education Published: December 2008 Identifies factors preventing the education finance system from supporting high-level student learning. Recommends transparent, flexible, and strategic funding mechanisms and practices, including student-based funding and school-linked accounts. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(52 pages; 547KB; PDF)
Getting Narrower at the Base: The American Curriculum After NCLB Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning & Engagement Levine, Peter; Karlo Barrios Marcelo; Mark Hugo Lopez Published: December 2008 Examines curriculum changes in elementary, middle, and high schools since No Child Left Behind (NCLB) was enacted, requiring regular testing in reading and math. Analyzes shifts in time allocations to four subjects, contributing factors, and implications. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Public Affairs; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(30 pages; 4.69MB; PDF)
Facing the Future: Financing Productive Schools Center on Reinventing Public Education Hill, Paul T.; James Harvey; Marguerite Roza Published: December 2008 Synthesizes the School Finance Redesign Project's findings on policy options for redesigning the system to focus resources on promoting student learning. Calls for student count-based funding, integrated data collection, innovation, and accountability. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(69 pages; 1.62MB; PDF)
Mapping New Directions: Higher Education for Older Adults American Council on Education Published: November 2008 Based on surveys and focus group discussions, explores what, where, why, and how adults age 50 and up learn, how they pay for it, and how their needs are served. Suggests ways for higher education to adapt their outreach efforts, programs, and services. Funder(s): MetLife Foundation Subject(s): Aging; Education; Education, Continuing Education Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(48 pages; 2.20MB; PDF)
SREB Leadership Curriculum Modules: Professional Learning Framework and Module Summaries Southern Regional Education Board Published: November 2008 Provides an updated catalog of training modules for principals based on practices proven successful in "high risk" schools. Summarizes modules for training in using data, teaching literacy and numeracy, and organizing time, space, staff, and resources. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Education; Education, Leadership Development; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(54 pages; 218KB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report Four County Community Foundation Published: 2008 Contains mission statement, board chair's message, fund and grant information, funds list, financial statements, and lists of board members, staff, and committee members. Funder(s): Four County Community Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(12 pages; 5.55MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(12 pages; 5.55MB; PDF)
Students Aren't Just Data Points, but Numbers Do Count Lumina Foundation for Education Published: November 2008 Highlights three grantees' successes in utilizing data to identify ways to improve minority student outcomes at community colleges, by improving access to information on transfers, creating bilingual student programs, and providing tutors and extra labs. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Minorities Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(32 pages; 3.38MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(32 pages; 3.38MB; PDF)
Shaping Nevada's Future: What the State Can Do to Invest in College Access and Success Institute for Higher Education Policy Rai, Nirjan Published: November 2008 Based on interviews and state data, examines the economic, social, and institutional barriers to higher education and successful outcomes Nevadans face. Recommends strategies, including early intervention, targeted financial aid, and better coordination. Funder(s): Nevada System of Higher Education, USA Funds for Education Endowment, Inc. Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(49 pages; 771KB; PDF)
Remediation Redux: Colleges Revisit Developmental Ed in a Bid to Boost Student Success Lumina Foundation for Education Published: November 2008 Highlights innovative approaches to developmental education, such as providing comprehensive learning support, aggressively tracking student performance data, and utilizing student tutors. Includes best practices and profiles of educators and students. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Education; Education, Continuing Education Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(24 pages; 1.68MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(24 pages; 1.68MB; PDF)
The Future of the Research University: Meeting the Global Challenges of the 21st Century Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Published: November 2008 Compiles papers given by university presidents and researchers at a June 2008 conference on the university's role in the entrepreneurial age, with discussions of university-private sector partnerships and of how public research could change society. Funder(s): Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Related Organization(s): Max Planck Institute Subject(s): Higher Education; International Affairs/Development, Globalization; Medical Research Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(148 pages; 5.28MB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Published: 2008 Contains mission statement, board chair and president's message, 1978-2008 highlights, program information, grants list, grantee and donor profiles, funds list, donor information, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(60 pages; 3.39MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(60 pages; 3.39MB; PDF)
Getting to the Finish Line: College Enrollment and Graduation Center for Labor Market Studies at Northeastern University Sum, Andrew; Neeta Fogg; Ishwar Khatiwada; Joseph McLaughlin; Sheila Palma; Chris Smith; Neil Sullivan Published: November 2008 Presents data from a longitudinal study of the Boston public school system's class of 2000 — how many had enrolled in college, had graduated, and remained enrolled as of 2007, by gender, race/ethnicity, and types of college and high school attended. Funder(s): Boston Foundation, Carnegie Corporation of New York Related Organization(s): Boston Private Industry Council, Boston Public Schools Subject(s): Higher Education; Social Science; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(61 pages; 660KB; PDF)
Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Media Literacy Education Center for Social Media at American University Published: November 2008 Outlines five principles representing the consensus among media literacy educators on best practices in fair use — the right to use copyrighted material without permission or payment when used mainly for cultural or social benefits. Funder(s): Ford Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Subject(s): Journalism/Media; Education; Science/Technology Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(20 pages; 125KB; PDF)
Why Students Drop Out of School: A Review of 25 Years of Research California Dropout Research Project Rumberger, Russell W. Lim, Sun Ah Published: November 2008 Reviews research on the underlying causes of the high school dropout crisis — individual and institutional characteristics that predict whether a student is likely to drop out of high school. Discusses student engagement, deviance, and other models. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Walter S. Johnson Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Children and Youth, Youth/Adolescents Publication Type: Literature Review PubHub Link(130 pages; 466KB; PDF)
A Developmental Perspective on College & Workplace Readiness Child Trends; Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Lippman, Laura; Astrid Atienza; Julie Keith; Andrew Rivers Published: October 2008 Reviews research on and identifies the physical, psychological, social, cognitive, and spiritual competencies high school graduates need to transition into college, the workplace, and adulthood. Includes strategies for meeting disadvantaged youths' needs. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(49 pages; 2.01MB; PDF)
One Dream, Two Realities: Perspectives of Parents on America's High Schools Civic Enterprises Published: October 2008 Based on a survey and focus groups, examines parents' engagement and satisfaction with their children's high schools by income, race/ethnicity, education, and school performance. Suggests ways for schools and parents to work together more effectively. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Related Organization(s): Peter D. Hart Research Associates Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(44 pages; 5.24MB; PDF)
Student Debt and the Class of 2007 Project on Student Debt Reed, Matthew Published: October 2008 Analyzes state-by-state trends in the average debt of 2007 graduates and percentages of graduates with debt. Lists high- and low-debt states and campuses. Interactive map provides campus-by-campus data on tuition and percentage of Pell Grants recipients. Funder(s): BayTree Fund, Ford Foundation, Pew Charitable Trusts, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(11 pages; 2.15MB; PDF) Interactive Map
Financing Education Options for Struggling Students and Out-of-School Youth in Michigan: Report and Recommendations for State Policy National Youth Employment Coalition Published: October 2008 Examines Michigan's education finance policies and reforms and their limitations. Recommends policies to foster secondary education reform to expand non-traditional options for youth through better funding, flexible programming, and more collaboration. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(30 pages; 182KB; PDF)
Basic Skills for Complex Lives: Designs for Learning in the Community College Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching Published: September 2008 Outlines the Strengthening Pre-collegiate Education in Community Colleges project's activities, results, and lessons learned, including five principles for teaching underprepared students. Recommends an institution-wide focus and faculty collaboration. Funder(s): Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(68 pages; 1.25MB; PDF)
Report From the International Commission on Education for Sustainable Development Practice Earth Institute at Columbia University Published: October 2008 Identifies the core educational needs to support multidisciplinary problem-solving in the sustainable development field. Outlines a system of continuous cross-disciplinary professional learning in the health, social, and natural sciences and management. Funder(s): John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Subject(s): International Affairs/Development; Education; Education, Continuing Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(100 pages; 6.77MB; PDF)
Opening Up Education: The Collective Advancement of Education Through Open Technology, Open Content, and Open Knowledge MIT Press; Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching Iiyoshi, Toru; M. S. Vijay Kumar, Eds. Published: October 2008 Compiles essays by experts on open education initiatives about the challenges, opportunities, and potential synergies involved in enhancing educational quality and access through new technology. Authors include teachers, researchers, and program officers. Funder(s): Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Related Organization(s): Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching Subject(s): Education; Science/Technology; Science/Technology, Internet Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(500 pages; 4.36MB; PDF)
Today's Choices, Tomorrow's Changes Public Policy Institute of California Reed, Deborah Published: September 2008 Provides an overview of the issues in California's November 2008 elections — the status quo of education, infrastructure, environment, budget, and governance, and the need for change in each area. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Public Affairs; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation; Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(13 pages; 584KB; PDF)
Moving Along the Learning Curve: From Values to Public Judgment: Citizen Dialogues on K-12 Education Reform Viewpoint Learning, Inc. Rosell, Steven A.; Isabella Furth; Heidi Gantwerk Published: September 2008 Based on dialogues with California's public, policy makers, and other stakeholders, assesses the public's priorities for K-12 reform and support for giving districts more authority and resources to meet state standards. Includes implications for leaders. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(39 pages; 958KB; PDF)
Present, Engaged, and Accounted For: The Critical Importance of Addressing Chronic Absence in the Early Grades National Center for Children in Poverty Chang, Hedy N.; Mariajosé Romero Published: September 2008 Explores the scope and patterns of chronic early absence; its impact on children's social, educational, and physical well-being; and the school-, family-, and community-related factors behind it. Discusses implications and strategies to address the issue. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Elementary and Secondary Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 707KB; PDF)
Fulfilling the Commitment: Recommendations for Reforming Federal Student Aid College Board Published: September 2008 Details experts' recommendations for simplifying the student aid system, protecting students against undue debt burdens, creating savings plans for low-income parents, and giving states and colleges incentives to support students. Includes cost estimates. Funder(s): Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Lumina Foundation for Education, Spencer Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(40 pages; 1.14MB; PDF)
Georgia School District Leaders' Perspectives on Parent Engagement and Transitions DCA, Inc.; SmartStart Georgia Published: September 2008 Based on a survey, assesses challenges in improving kindergarten readiness in Georgia. Explores implications for scaling the strategies of SmartStart Georgia, a grantee of Kellogg's Supporting Partnerships to Assure Ready Kids (SPARK) initiative. Funder(s): W.K. Kellogg Foundation Related Organization(s): SmartStart Georgia Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Early Childhood; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(28 pages; 93KB; PDF)
The History Major and Undergraduate Liberal Education National History Center Working Group Katz, Stanley N.; James Grossman Published: September 2008 Argues that the study of history integrates disciplinary knowledge, methods, and principles into a broad education and civic engagement. Recommends that departments set goals for student outcomes, diversify course requirements, and emphasize teaching. Funder(s): Teagle Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Civil Society; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(37 pages; 621KB; PDF)
High School Students as Mentors: Findings From the Big Brothers Big Sisters School-Based Mentoring Impact Study Public/Private Ventures Published: September 2008 Examines the impact of high school students mentoring elementary school students, how their approaches differ from those of adult volunteers, what program factors contribute to success, and the challenges young volunteers present. Includes suggestions. Funder(s): Atlantic Philanthropies, Edna McConnell Clark Foundation, Philip Morris USA, William T. Grant Foundation Related Organization(s): Big Brothers Big Sisters Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Youth/Adolescents; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(50 pages; 386KB; PDF)
Creating Change One Step at a Time: Efforts to Improve College Access and Success in Indiana Institute for Higher Education Policy Erisman, Wendy; Melissa Del Rios Published: September 2008 Offers lessons learned and best practices from the state's successful efforts to raise access to and attainment of higher education through academic preparation, affordability, and a differentiated higher education system and by addressing student needs. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(44 pages; 1.15MB; PDF)
San Francisco Bay Area KIPP Schools: A Study of Early Implementation and Achievement: Final Report SRI International Woodworth, Katrina R.; Jane L. David; Roneeta Guha; Alejandra Lopez-Torkos; Haiwen Wang Published: September 2008 Examines the achievement results and operations of five Knowledge Is Power Program middle schools to assess the program's effectiveness, the role of leadership, implementation of the KIPP culture, design of curricula and instruction, and lessons learned. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(140 pages; 4.13MB; PDF)
Listening to Students About Learning Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching Bueschel, Andrea Conklin Published: September 2008 Shares findings from the Strengthening Pre-Collegiate Education in Community Colleges project about how teachers can help students become more engaged and likely to succeed by better observing student learning and introducing innovative instruction. Funder(s): Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 627KB; PDF)
The Promise of Faculty Inquiry for Teaching and Learning Basic Skills Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching Huber, Mary Taylor Published: September 2008 Shares insights from the Strengthening Pre-collegiate Education in Community Colleges project on how teachers' systematic and collaborative analyses of new approaches and practices foster innovation and improvement in basic English and math instruction. Funder(s): Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Education Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(52 pages; 1.16MB; PDF)
Faculty Inquiry in Action: Guidelines for Working Together to Improve Student Learning Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching Published: September 2008 Outlines the faculty inquiry process as a collaborative tool to improve teaching and learning by exploring various classroom approaches and analyzing campus-level trends. Discusses expected outcomes and suggests how to start and support an inquiry group. Funder(s): Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Education Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(8 pages; 617KB; PDF)
Achieving Teacher and Principal Excellence: A Guidebook for Donors Philanthropy Roundtable Rotherham, Andrew J. Published: September 2008 Discusses the need to invest in high-quality teachers and principals and the best opportunities for donors to help improve human capital. Profiles current initiatives, proposes strategic priorities, and lists promising ideas requiring financial support. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Challenge Foundation, Joyce Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(148 pages; 1.15MB; PDF)
Changing Lives: An Investment in the Mid South Foundation for the Mid South Published: September 2008 Describes the achievements and remaining challenges of the foundation's multi-state Individual Development Accounts Initiative to help low-income individuals save money for education or home or small business ownership by providing support and incentives. Funder(s): Foundation for the Mid South Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development; Higher Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(28 pages; 1.41MB; PDF)
Leadership and Learning: A Hechinger Institute Primer for Journalists Hechinger Institute on Education and the Media Colvin, Richard Lee; Liz Willlen Published: September 2008 Outlines the role of leaders in improving schools and the issues they face, as a guide for education reporters. Includes examples of questions to ask, excerpts from articles, findings from Wallace Foundation studies, statistics, and a list of resources. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(32 pages; 2.56MB; PDF)
2006-2007 Biennial Report: Leadership Henry Luce Foundation Published: September 2008 Contains message from the board chair and the president, an essay on the foundation's leadership strategies, grants list, list and profiles of Luce Scholars, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Henry Luce Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; International Affairs/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(56 pages; 4.52MB; PDF)
Mobilizing Communities to Support the Literacy Development of Urban Youth: A Conceptual Framework and Strategic Planning Model National Urban League Cobb, Velma; Julie Meltzer; Martha Williams Published: September 2008 Offers a strategic planning model for community mobilization around adolescent literacy development. Explores spheres of influence; strategies for schools, community groups, and families; outcomes; and lessons learned from other community change efforts. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York, Pitney Bowes Literacy and Education Fund, Inc. Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(48 pages; 423KB; PDF)
Evaluation of the Kansas City CDF Freedom Schools® Initiative Philliber Research Associates Published: August 2008 Summarizes the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation's three-year evaluation of an initiative providing a summer program for children in kindergarten through eighth grade. Analyzes its effects on students, parents, program interns, and the host churches. Funder(s): Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Program Evaluation; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(22 pages; 259KB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report Greater Cincinnati Foundation Published: 2008 Contains mission statement, board chair and president's message, profiles of grantees and community leaders, program information, financial statements, and lists of board and committee members and staff. Lists funds and grants separately online. Funder(s): Greater Cincinnati Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(43 pages; 18.56MB; PDF) Grants List
Supporting Literacy Across the Sunshine State: A Study of Florida Middle School Reading Coaches RAND Corporation Marsh, Julie A.; Heather Barney; Al Crego; Daniel Gershwin; Vi-Nhuan Le; J. R. Lockwood; Francisco Martorell; Jennifer McCombs; Scott Naftel; Molly Shea Published: August 2008 Evaluates the implementation of a reading coach program to provide on-site support to teachers in Florida middle schools and its impact on teachers, principals, school climate, and student achievement. Includes literature review and recommended models. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(269 pages; 1.20MB; PDF)
One-in-Five and Growing Fast: A Profile of Hispanic Public School Students Pew Hispanic Center Fry, Richard; Felisa Gonzales Published: August 2008 Examines the increase in Hispanic/Latino public school students between 1990 and 2006 and projections for growth. Provides statistics on their grade distribution, demographics, languages, economic situation, living arrangements, and regions of residence. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Minorities, Hispanics/Latinos; Social Science, Population/Demographic Studies Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(29 pages; 530KB; PDF)
Campus Environment 2008: A National Report Card on Sustainability in Higher Education National Wildlife Federation McIntosh, Mary; David J. Eagan; Kenneth Gaalswyk; L. Julian Keniry Published: August 2008 Presents survey findings on national and regional trends among colleges in environmental leadership in management, academic courses in sustainability, and conservation efforts in operations. Profiles exemplary programs and notes areas for improvement. Funder(s): Kendeda Fund Related Organization(s): Princeton Survey Research Associates International Subject(s): Environment; Environment, Global Climate Change; Higher Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(136 pages; 3.65MB; PDF)
Arts Education in Wisconsin Public Schools: A Preliminary Review Music for All; Arts Wisconsin; Wisconsin Alliance for Arts Education Published: August 2008 Using district data for grades six to twelve, examines the state of public school arts education in the state, including disciplines and courses offered, student enrollment, student-teacher ratios, and the effects of the district's location and wealth. Funder(s): Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Richard and Ethel Herzfeld Foundation, Ward-Brodt Music, Wisconsin Education Association Council Related Organization(s): Arts Wisconsin, Wisconsin Alliance for Arts Education Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(39 pages; 4.53MB; PDF)
Returns to Skill and Teacher Wage Premiums: What Can We Learn By Comparing the Teacher and Private Sector Labor Markets? Center on Reinventing Public Education Goldhaber, Dan; Michael DeArmond; Albert Yung-Hsu Liu; Daniel W. Player Published: August 2008 Estimates the wage differences between public school teachers and other professions over time by gender, advanced degree, major, college quality, and technical and academic skills. Explores the incentives needed to attract and retain effective teachers. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(27 pages; 541KB; PDF)
Building on the Promise: State Initiatives to Expand Access to Early Head Start for Young Children and Their Families Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP); Zero to Three Policy Center Schumacher, Rachel; Elizabeth DiLauro Published: August 2008 Discusses twenty states' approaches to expanding and enhancing Early Head Start services, opportunities and challenges for state initiatives, and recommendations for building on existing services for at-risk children. Calls for increased federal funding. Funder(s): Birth to Five Policy Alliance, Irving Harris Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Related Organization(s): Zero to Three Policy Center Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Early Childhood; Education Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(54 pages; 2.22MB; PDF)
Entrepreneurship in American Higher Education Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Published: August 2008 Presents recommendations by the Kauffman Panel on Entrepreneurship Curriculum in Higher Education on making entrepreneurship a key element in the curriculum, co-curriculum activities, and university management. Includes profiles of innovative programs. Funder(s): Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development; International Affairs/Development, Globalization Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(28 pages; 167KB; PDF)
Dual Enrollment Policies and Practices: Earning College Credit in California High Schools James Irvine Foundation Wang Golann, Joanne; Katherine L. Hughes Published: August 2008 Clarifies policies on programs in which high school students take college-level courses, profiles program models and successes, and reviews current research. Outlines Irvine's Concurrent Courses initiative to support dual enrollment for low-income youth. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation Related Organization(s): Community College Research Center at Columbia University Teachers College Subject(s): Higher Education; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(24 pages; 331KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(24 pages; 331KB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report James Irvine Foundation Published: 2008 Contains mission statement, president's message, program information, grants list, financial summary, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(59 pages; 712KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(59 pages; 712KB; PDF)
Improving Student Learning Through Strategic Compensation Center for Teaching Quality Published: July 2008 Reviews the debate over teachers' pay; outlines the TeacherSolutions compensation reform model, developed by teachers in dialogue with experts and activists; and presents the Teacher Leaders Network Kansas' discussions of the reforms and their challenges. Funder(s): Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(24 pages; 276KB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Published: 2008 Contains president's message, an outline of the foundation's new initiatives in the area of scholarly publishing, program information, grants list, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(124 pages; 297KB; PDF)
Out of Many, One: Toward Rigorous Common Core Standards From the Ground Up Achieve, Inc. Published: July 2008 Analyzes high school standards for English in twelve states and math in sixteen states designed for college- and career-readiness. Examines their alignment with the American Diploma Project's benchmarks for common core standards. Discusses implications. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Education; Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(31 pages; 553KB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report Bush Foundation Published: 2008 Contains president's message, program information, grantee profiles and interviews, grants list, and financial statements. Funder(s): Bush Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Human Services Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(34 pages; 5.07MB; PDF)
Learning Accountability From Bologna: A Higher Education Policy Primer Institute for Higher Education Policy Adelman, Clifford Published: July 2008 Outlines issues from the European Higher Education Area's Bologna Process, a framework for standardizing degree qualifications, credits and curriculum reform, and supplementary documentation. Suggests changes to raise accountability in U.S. institutions. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(28 pages; 581KB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report Edna McConnell Clark Foundation Published: 2008 Contains president's message, program information, grantees' performance summaries, grants list, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Edna McConnell Clark Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Children and Youth Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(37 pages; 1.39MB)
Progress Report 2007-2008: Experimentation —> Transformation John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Published: 2008 Contains essay on the foundation's transformation, information on major initiatives, profiles of grantees, program information, grants highlights, and financial statements. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Journalism/Media; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(12 pages; 1.53MB; HTML)
Given Half a Chance: The Schott 50 State Report on Public Education and Black Males Schott Foundation for Public Education Published: July 2008 Highlights the gaps in high school graduation rates between African-American men and their white counterparts and the disparities between school resources and quality. Charts the best- and worst-performing states and districts for African-American men. Funder(s): Schott Foundation for Public Education Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Minorities, African Americans/Blacks; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(18 pages; 4.09; PDF)
Funding Formulas for California Schools II: An Analysis of a Proposal by the Governor's Committee on Education Excellence Public Policy Institute of California Reinhard, Ray; Heather Rose; Ria Sengupta; Jon Sonstelie Published: July 2008 Provides an overview of the policy priorities of the proposed funding reform, and analyzes the revenue school districts would receive under simulations of the proposal's various versions, compared with the revenue they actually received in 2004-2005. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(50 pages; 281KB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report: A Duty to Dream Lumina Foundation for Education Published: 2008 Contains board chair's message, founding president's message, current president's message, financial highlights, program information, grant guidelines, grants list, and lists of board members, senior staff, and research advisory committee members. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Higher Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(28 pages; 4.07MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(28 pages; 4.07MB; PDF)
Corporate Investments in College Readiness and Access Institute for Higher Education Policy Erisman, Wendy; Shannon M. Looney Published: June 2008 Examines support for college readiness and access initiatives among Fortune 100 companies, best practices in helping disadvantaged students, and case studies. Discusses the importance of higher education to enhancing the U.S. workforce's competitiveness. Funder(s): USA Funds for Education Endowment, Inc. Related Organization(s): Business-Higher Education Forum Subject(s): Higher Education; Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Social Entrepreneurship Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(32 pages; 270KB; PDF)
The Quality Education in Developing Countries Initiative Grantmaking Strategy William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Published: June 2008 Outlines Hewlett's theory of change and strategy of investing in accountability for learning, proven instructional models, and effective use of sufficient resources as a way to address barriers to better education quality in sub-Saharan Africa and India. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; International Affairs/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(18 pages; 275KB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report New York Community Trust Published: 2008 Contains chair's and president's messages, a feature on immigrants' contributions to the arts, program information, grant guidelines, fund information, financial statements, funds list, grants list, and lists of 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(64 pages; 1.35MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(64 pages; 1.35MB; PDF)
A Leap of Faith: Redesigning Teacher Compensation Center on Reinventing Public Education DeArmond, Michael; Dan Goldhaber Published: June 2008 Summarizes three reports: Teacher Attitudes About Compensation Reform, Returns to Skill and Teacher Wage Premiums, and Teacher Labor Markets and the Perils of Using Hedonics to Estimate Compensating Differentials in the Public Sector. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 782KB; PDF)
Annotated Bibliography on Research Related to Arts for Children & Youth William Penn Foundation McClearn, Elizabeth Published: June 2008 Provides a bibliography of reports demonstrating the positive effects of arts education on children and youth. Includes hyperlinks and abstracts. Funder(s): William Penn Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(4 pages; 62KB; PDF)
Reach Higher, America: Overcoming Crisis in the U.S. Workforce Council for Advancement of Adult Literacy Published: June 2008 Presents data on declining trends in U.S. adult literacy and education, and discusses the factors involved, the failures of current solutions, and implications. Recommends policy actions to enhance adult education and workforce skills development. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Dollar General Corporation, Ford Foundation, Harold W. McGraw, Jr., Joyce Foundation, McGraw-Hill Companies Subject(s): Education; Education, Continuing Education; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(76 pages; 1.82MB; PDF)
Career Academies: Long-Term Impacts on Labor Market Outcomes, Educational Attainment, and Transitions to Adulthood MDRC Published: June 2008 Examines the long-term impact of the Career Academies high school reform initiative on Hispanic/Latino and African-American students, including labor market participation and outcomes such as earnings, postsecondary education, and family stability. Funder(s): American Express Foundation, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Citi Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, United States Department of Labor Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues; Minorities Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(63 pages; 1.32MB; PDF)
The Role of Schools in the English Language Learner Achievement Gap Pew Hispanic Center Fry, Richard Published: June 2008 Examines the extent to which English language learners (ELL) are concentrated in large, low-achieving public schools, and the degree to which this isolation contributes to the gap in math scores between ELL students and others. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Minorities, Hispanics/Latinos; Elementary and Secondary Education, Special Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(34 pages; 418KB; PDF)
What Factors Predict High School Graduation in the Los Angeles Unified School District California Dropout Research Project Silver, David; Marisa Saunders; Estela Zarate Published: June 2008 Analyzes longitudinal data on the educational progress of the district's 2001-02 ninth graders and compares the relative importance of factors affecting graduation rates, including failed classes, transfers, school characteristics, and demographics. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Walter S. Johnson Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Children and Youth, Youth/Adolescents Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 290KB; PDF)
Prepared to Learn: The Nature and Quality of Early Care and Education for Preschool-Age Children in California RAND Corporation Karoly, Lynn A.; Lynda Fernyhough; Bonnie Ghosh-Dastidar; Michal Perlman; Gail L. Zellman Published: June 2008 Based on surveys and observational data, analyzes the features of California's center-based early care and education programs, their quality in both classroom structure and process, and access by disadvantaged groups. Discusses policy implications. Funder(s): David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Los Angeles Universal Preschool, Pew Charitable Trusts, W. Clement and Jessie V. Stone Foundation, W.K. Kellogg Foundation Related Organization(s): National Institute for Early Education Research Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Early Childhood; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(258 pages; 4.80MB; PDF)
What Is the Sum of the Parts? How Federal, State and District Funding Streams Confound Efforts to Address Different Student Types Center on Reinventing Public Education Roza, Marguerite; Tricia Davis; Kacey Guin Published: June 2008 Examines how federal, state, and local allocation policies work in combination to affect funding for students with various needs. Recommends channeling funds, not resources, to schools as a function of student type, without constraints, and tracking data. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(58 pages; 1.99MB; PDF)
The High Cost of High School Dropouts: What the Nation Pays for Inadequate High Schools Alliance for Excellent Education Published: June 2008 Outlines the impact of high dropout rates on income, health, and economic and societal contribution, as translated into reduced benefits and larger costs for the government and community. Estimates the lifetime income lost in each state due to dropouts. Funder(s): MetLife Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(6 pages; 404KB; PDF)
Predicting Success, Preventing Failure: An Investigation of the California High School Exit Exam Public Policy Institute of California Zau, Andrew C.; Julian R. Betts Published: June 2008 Examines early indicators that identify fourth-grade students in San Diego who are at risk of failing the California High School Exit Exam, discusses implications for when and how to intervene to address those factors, and makes policy recommendations. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(95 pages; 2.04MB; PDF)
Becoming a Leader: Preparing School Principals for Today's Schools Wallace Foundation Published: June 2008 Describes efforts by states and districts to improve training for principals, identifies key elements of success based on new research, and offers lessons for effective preparation, including more focused training and high-quality mentoring. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Education; Education, Leadership Development; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(20 pages; 2.19MB; PDF)
Preparing Our Kids for Education, Work and Life: A Report of the Task Force on Youth Aging Out Boston Foundation Hughes, Della M.; Brian Condron; Sara Plachta Elliott; Nelli Garton; Nancy Jackson; Erik Pitchal Published: June 2008 Summarizes a study of Massachusetts youth transitioning out of foster care, and offers recommendations for policies, practices, and resource conditions, including "Five Core Resources" to prepare them for higher education, work, and adulthood. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Related Organization(s): Massachusetts Task Force on Youth Aging Out of DSS Subject(s): Children and Youth; Education; Human Services, Family Services Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(41 pages; 1.17MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(41 pages; 1.17MB; PDF)
Diplomas Count 2008: School to College Editorial Projects in Education Research Center Published: June 2008 Reviews the status of state P-16 councils and their efforts to bridge the gap between K-12 and higher education; includes profiles of three councils and examines high school graduation rates by demographics, state, and congressional district. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link( pages; ; HTML)
An Assessment of the Parent Engagement and Skills-Building System in Miami-Dade DCA, Inc.; Ready Schools Miami; Institute for Educational Leadership Published: June 2008 Based on interviews and focus groups, assesses how best to connect parents with teachers and communities to support early learning. Examines barriers to parental engagement and challenges for community based organizations (CBOs) and educators. Lists CBOs. Funder(s): W.K. Kellogg Foundation Related Organization(s): Institute for Educational Leadership, Ready Schools Miami Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Early Childhood; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(34 pages; 241KB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report Seattle Foundation Published: 2008 Contains mission statement, message from the board chair and president, program information, list of contributors, grants list, financial highlights, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Seattle Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(25 pages; 2.05MB; PDF)
Educational Leadership Policy Standards: ISLLC 2008 Council of Chief State School Officers Published: June 2008 Presents revisions to the 1996 Interstate School Leader Licensure Consortium guidelines, designed to help states and school districts improve leadership policy and practice by incorporating new research into their standards. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Education; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(31 pages; 1.93MB; PDF)
Creating a High School Culture of College-Going: The Case of Washington State Achievers Institute of Higher Education Policy Published: June 2008 Outlines preliminary studies of an initiative to integrate high school reform, early college information, scholarships, and mentoring in a comprehensive approach to reducing inequality and expanding low-income students' access to higher education. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Higher Education, Access/Cost Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 209KB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report Lilly Endowment, Inc. Published: 2008 Contains board chair and president's message; program information; community development, education, and arts development grantee profiles; grants list; grant guidelines; financial statements; and list of directors. Funder(s): Lilly Endowment, Inc. Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(53 pages; 1.88MB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report Duke Endowment Published: 2008 Contains letter from the board chair and the president, 2007 highlights, program information, grantee profiles, grants list, financial statements, and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): Duke Endowment Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Health Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(72 pages; 4.39MB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation; Broad Art Foundation Published: 2008 Contains board's letter; program information; grants list; grantee profiles in education reform, medical research, art, and civic initiatives; and combined financial statements for the Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation and the Broad Art Foundation. 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(82 pages; 4.84MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(82 pages; 4.84MB; PDF)
Blowing Open the Bottleneck: Designing New Approaches to Increase Nurse Education Capacity Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Joynt, Jennifer; Bobbi Kimball Published: May 2008 Outlines the challenges of expanding the nurse education capacity to meet nursing shortages. Explores strategies such as partnerships among stakeholders, faculty development, revised curricula, and policy and regulatory advocacy, and offers case studies. Funder(s): AARP, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, United States Department of Labor Subject(s): Education; Health Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(38 pages; 225KB; PDF)
Jewish Service Learning: What Is and What Could Be BTW informing change Published: May 2008 Provides an overview of Jewish service learning programs, including supply and demand, participants, and impact. Outlines paths to greater quality, capacity, and growth; incubation and innovation; leadership and community commitment; and coalescence. Funder(s): Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation, Jim Joseph Foundation, Nathan Cummings Foundation Subject(s): Education; Religion; Children and Youth Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(50 pages; 627KB; PDF)
Michigan's Defining Moment: A Common Ground Agenda for Michigan's Transformation Center for Michigan Published: May 2008 Based on roundtable discussions among community leaders, the nonprofit and public sectors, and the public, offers an agenda and strategies to enhance the state's workforce, economy, quality of life, and government. Includes a transformation scorecard. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Consumers Energy Foundation, DTE Energy Foundation, Frey Foundation, Gilmour Fund, Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Power Foundation, Richard and Barbara Van Dusen Fund, Ronda E. Stryker and William D. Johnston Foundation, W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Public Affairs; Education Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(40 pages; 4.26MB; PDF)
Allocation Anatomy: How District Policies That Deploy Resources Can Support (or Undermine) District Reform Strategies Center on Reinventing Public Education Roza, Marguerite Published: May 2008 Explores how school districts' allocation methods shape resource distribution in ways that support or hamper reform goals, including narrowing the achievement gap and enhancing decentralized accountability, centralized curricula, or integrated services. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(40 pages; 1.30MB; PDF)
A Matter of Degree Initiative to Reduce Binge Drinking at Colleges and Universities: Lessons Learned Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Published: May 2008 Drawing on ten years of efforts to reduce high-risk drinking among college students, recommends an environmental approach with ten key elements. Includes a list of resources. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Related Organization(s): American Medical Association, Harvard School of Public Health Subject(s): Substance Abuse; Higher Education; Health, Public Health Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(13 pages; 1.61MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(13 pages; 1.61MB; PDF)
Education and Tech Entrepreneurship Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Wadhwa, Vivek; Richard Freeman; Ben Rissing Published: May 2008 Examines trends among U.S.-born founders of engineering and technology firms started between 1995 and 2005: age, location, education level, academic field, school, years after completion at the time of founding, and any correlations between these factors. Funder(s): Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Subject(s): Science/Technology; Education; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 454KB; PDF)
The Growing Imbalance: Recent Trends in U.S. Postsecondary Education Finance Delta Cost Project Wellman, Jane V.; Donna M. Desrochers; Colleen M. Lenihan Published: May 2008 Compares trends at public, private, and research institutions in enrollment, revenues, and spending as well as their effect on bottom lines; analyzes widening disparities; and considers implications for improving the affordability of higher education. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(68 pages; 2.37MB; PDF)
Achievement and Attainment in Chicago Charter Schools RAND Corporation Booker, Kevin; Brian Gill; Tim R. Sass; Ron Zimmer Published: May 2008 Examines whether charter schools draw high- or low-achieving students, how they affect the racial mix in the city's public schools, what achievement gains they realize, and what longer-term outcomes, as in graduation and college-entry rates, are expected. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Joyce Foundation, Smith Richardson Foundation, Stranahan Foundation, William Penn Foundation Related Organization(s): Florida State University, Mathematica Policy Research, Inc. Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(58 pages; 297KB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report North Carolina Community Foundation Published: 2008 Contains board chair's letter, president's letter, year in review, summaries of programs and partnerships, financial statements, and lists of board members, staff, affiliates, and donors. Funder(s): North Carolina Community Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Religion Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(52 pages; 2.46MB; PDF)
Changing the Kindergarten Cutoff Date: Effects on California Students and Schools Public Policy Institute of California Cannon, Jill S.; Stephen Lipscomb Published: May 2008 Summarizes a review of research on how raising the kindergarten entry age affects elementary- and middle-school test scores; achievement gaps between subgroups; grade retention, high school graduation, and college enrollment rates; and wages as adults. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Education; Children and Youth, Early Childhood; Public Affairs Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 91KB; PDF)
PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Education 2008 Public Policy Institute of California Baldassare, Mark; Dean Bonner; Jennifer Paluch; Sonja Petek Published: April 2008 Presents findings on Californians' views on K-12 education; school resources; budget priorities; policy preferences; and data gathering. Sorts survey results by party affiliation, region, and race/ethnicity. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Education; Public Affairs; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(44 pages; 1.62MB; PDF)
Rethinking High School: Supporting All Students to Be College-Ready in Math Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Huebner, Tracy; Grace Calisi Corbett Published: April 2008 Profiles three Gates-supported high schools that have implemented the key elements of offering high-level math courses and supports, continually improving teachers' skills and knowledge, and using student information to drive instruction. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Related Organization(s): WestEd Subject(s): Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Higher Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(36 pages; 3.47MB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley Published: 2008 Contains mission statement, donors list, funds list, grants list, grant history, donor information, grant guidelines, program information, financial statement, and lists of board members, investment committee members, and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 365KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(16 pages; 365KB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report San Angelo Health Foundation Published: 2008 Contains board chair's message, mission statement, grants list, program information, financial statements, grant guidelines, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): San Angelo Health Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Health Publication Type: Annual Report FOLIO Link(24 pages; 1.62MB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report Nordson Corporation Foundation Published: 2008 Contains mission statement, foundation information, grants list, grant guidelines, list of employees who volunteer, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Nordson Corporation Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Human Services Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(18 pages; 1.72MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(18 pages; 1.72MB; PDF)
Pillars of Progress: The Nation's Minority-Serving Institutions Point the Way to Student Success Lumina Foundation for Education Published: April 2008 Profiles a historically black university's programs to prepare students for graduate school, a tribal college's integration of cultural traditions into the curriculum, and a Hispanic-serving institution's data-driven efforts to improve performance. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Minorities; Education Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(32 pages; 2.54MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(32 pages; 2.54MB; PDF)
Engaged for Success: Service-Learning as a Tool for High School Dropout Prevention Civic Enterprises Bridgeland, John; Robert Balfanz; John DiIulio; Stuart C. Wulsin Published: April 2008 Outlines service-learning — learning through investigating a community problem, planning a solution, taking action, and reflecting on results — as a strategy to reduce dropouts, prepare students for college, and instill civic responsibility. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Case Foundation Related Organization(s): Peter D. Hart Research Associates Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Civil Society; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(36 pages; 1.35MB; PDF)
Girls Count: A Global Investment & Action Agenda Center for Global Development; Coalition for Adolescent Girls Levine, Ruth; Margaret E. Greene; Caren Grown; Cynthia B. Lloyd Published: April 2008 Explains how girls' welfare affects overall economic and social outcomes. Outlines steps to disaggregate health, education, and other data by age and gender; invest strategically in girls' programs; and ensure equitable benefits for girls in all sectors. Funder(s): Nike Foundation, United Nations Foundation Subject(s): Women; International Affairs/Development; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(96 pages; 1.52MB; PDF)
Putting It All Together: Guiding Principles for Quality After-School Programs Serving Preteens Public/Private Ventures Metz, Rachel A.; Amy Arbreton; Julie Goldsmith Published: April 2008 Identifies elements of a successful preteen after-school program, including a focused strategy, supportive relationships, family engagement, and cultural competence. Outlines their importance and key indicators, as well as ideas for implementing them. Funder(s): Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, After-School Programs; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(25 pages; 992KB; PDF) Resource Guide
Cleveland Schools That Are Making a Difference Cleveland Foundation Published: April 2008 Profiles thirteen Cleveland schools — a cross section of traditional public, private, parochial, and charter schools, where the majority of students are economically disadvantaged — that have demonstrated progress in student achievement gains. Funder(s): Cleveland Foundation, George Gund Foundation Related Organization(s): Institute for Student Achievement, National Center for Restructuring Education, Schools and Teaching Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(57 pages; 6.43MB; PDF)
Writing, Technology and Teens Pew Internet & American Life Project Lenhart, Amanda; Sousan Arafeh; Alexandra Rankin Macgill; Aaron Smith; Alex Usher Published: April 2008 Presents survey results on how teenagers communicate, define writing, and assess the impact of electronic communications on their formal writing. Explores parental views on, as well as the links between, writing, communication, and technology ownership. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): National Commission on Writing Subject(s): Science/Technology; Children and Youth, Youth/Adolescents; Education Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(83 pages; 755KB; PDF)
A Stagnant Nation: Why American Students Are Still at Risk Strong American Schools Published: April 2008 Reviews the progress of American education reform following the 1981 report A Nation at Risk and the current status quo, examines obstacles to implementing the report's recommendations, and urges national and state leaders to take immediate action. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation Related Organization(s): Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Subject(s): Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(24 pages; 5.83MB; PDF)
An Unfinished Canvas: Allocating Funding and Instructional Time for Elementary Arts Education SRI International Gallagher, H. Alix; Ashley Z. Campbell; Camille E. Esch; Heather Malin; Nicolette L. Mayes; Katrina R. Woodworth Published: April 2008 Examines the state, district, and school policies on time allocation and funding that support comprehensive arts instruction in ten exemplar arts programs, compares them to those in typical California schools, and recommends reforms at the district level. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(48 pages; 1.04MB; PDF)
Denied: Community College Students Lack Access to Affordable Loans Pew Charitable Trusts Cochrane, Deborah Frankle; Robert Shireman; Srikanth Sivashankaran Published: April 2008 Highlights the racial/ethnic gaps in community college students' access to federal loans, and outlines various loan terms. Addresses the fear of defaults and consequent sanctions that has caused some community colleges to opt out of the federal program. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 412KB; PDF)
Understanding the Demand Side of the Low-Wage Labor Market Urban Institute Acs, Gregory; Pamela Loprest Published: April 2008 Presents findings from a survey of employers on their less-skilled labor needs: who hires whom and how; with what requirements, wages, benefits, results, and factors for promotion; and what policies would help job seekers without a college education. Funder(s): Ford Foundation, United States Department of Health and Human Services Related Organization(s): Mathematica Policy Research, Inc. Subject(s): Social Science; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues; Education Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(125 pages; 325KB; PDF)
Improving the Distribution of Teachers in Low-Performing High Schools Alliance for Excellent Education Published: April 2008 Analyzes the factors behind the persistent inequitable distribution of effective teachers, and recommends measures to prepare, recruit, and retain more highly qualified teachers to improve academic outcomes in schools with mainly poor minority students. Funder(s): MetLife Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(18 pages; 287KB; PDF)
Cities in Crisis: A Special Analytic Report on High School Graduation Editorial Projects in Education Research Center Swanson, Christopher B. Published: April 2008 Examines graduation-rate patterns in the fifty most populous U.S. cities and surrounding metropolitan areas. Compares data by race/ethnicity, gender, and principal district, and highlights the urban-suburban gaps within the same metropolitan areas. Funder(s): America's Promise Alliance, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Children and Youth, Youth/Adolescents Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 1.78MB; PDF)
Education and Economic Mobility Pew Charitable Trusts Grawe, Nathan Published: April 2008 Surveys the literature on how education affects intergenerational mobility. Discusses the impacts of parents' education, financial resources, GED and job training programs, K-12 quality improvements, and early childhood education and intervention. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): American Enterprise Institute, Brookings Institution, Economic Mobility Project, Heritage Foundation, Urban Institute Subject(s): Education; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues; Minorities Publication Type: Literature Review PubHub Link(34 pages; 387KB; PDF)
Families and Economic Mobility Pew Charitable Trusts Kronstadt, Jessica; Melissa Favreault Published: April 2008 Surveys the literature on the effect of family structure, socioeconomic status, childrearing practices, and transmission of parental traits on academic success and mobility. Points out the difficulty of sorting familial influences from genetic factors. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): American Enterprise Institute, Brookings Institution, Economic Mobility Project, Heritage Foundation, Urban Institute Subject(s): Children and Youth; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues; Education Publication Type: Literature Review PubHub Link(22 pages; 361KB; PDF)
Genetics and Economic Mobility Pew Charitable Trusts Kronstadt, Jessica Published: April 2008 Presents a literature review on the link between genetic traits, such as cognitive skills, health, mental health, personality, and appearance, and academic and economic success. Discusses how the environment influences how those traits affect mobility. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): American Enterprise Institute, Brookings Institution, Economic Mobility Project, Heritage Foundation, Urban Institute Subject(s): Children and Youth; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues; Education Publication Type: Literature Review PubHub Link(17 pages; 294KB; PDF)
Health and Economic Mobility Pew Charitable Trusts Kronstadt, Jessica Published: April 2008 Surveys the literature on how health affects earnings and wealth, and vice versa. Examines factors such as parents' socioeconomic status, health at birth and in childhood, chronic conditions, and disability, and their effects on education and income. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): American Enterprise Institute, Brookings Institution, Economic Mobility Project, Heritage Foundation, Urban Institute Subject(s): Health; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues; Education Publication Type: Literature Review PubHub Link(38 pages; 418KB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report Majestic Realty Foundation Published: 2008 Contains mission statement, letter from the president, program highlights, grantee profiles and highlights, list of grantees, grant guidelines, financial information, list of nonprofit board affiliations, and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): Majestic Realty Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Children and Youth; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(28 pages; 1.15MB; PDF)
Strong Leaders Strong Schools: 2007 State Laws National Conference of State Legislatures Shelton, Sara Vitaska Published: April 2008 Summarizes state laws enacted during the 2007 sessions to support school leadership initiatives, including efforts to improve statewide standards, training, mentoring, certification, professional development, assessment, compensation, and governance. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Education; Education, Leadership Development; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(20 pages; 1.10MB; PDF)
Education at Risk in the Northern Caucasus: Adygheya, Dagestan, Ingushetiya, Kabardino-Balkaria, Karachai-Cherkessia, North Ossetia-Alania, and Chechnya Open Society Institute Molodikova, Irina Published: April 2008 Examines the quality of and access to education for at-risk children in Russia's disadvantaged republics and the factors hindering their full participation. Recommends combining an overall improvement of the system with action plans for vulnerable groups. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; International Affairs/Development; Children and Youth Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(44 pages; 2.03MB; PDF)
Organized Communities, Stronger Schools: A Preview of Research Findings Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University Mediratta, Kavitha; Norm Fruchter; Dana Lockwood; Sara McAlister; Christina Mokhtar; Seema Shah Published: March 2008 Assesses the impact of community organizing for school reform on student outcomes such as attendance and test scores, school-community relationships, parent engagement, teacher morale, and policy and resource distribution at the system level. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(41 pages; 792KB; PDF)
California High Schools That Beat the Odds in High School Graduation California Dropout Research Project Socias, Miguel; Lenay Dunn; Mari Muraki; Thomas Parrish; LaRena Woods Published: December 2007 Based on interviews with principals of schools with better graduation rates, test scores, and dropout rates compared to others of similar student composition, outlines policies and practices that contribute to high graduation rates and academic standards. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Walter S. Johnson Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Related Organization(s): American Institutes for Research (AIR), University of California, Santa Barbara Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Children and Youth, Youth/Adolescents Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(39 pages; 512KB; PDF)
A Mission of the Heart: What Does It Take to Transform a School? Wallace Foundation; Public Agenda Published: March 2008 Based on interviews and focus group discussions with principals and superintendents, examines the leadership skills, commitments, resources, and supports needed to turn around low-performing schools and how to recruit and retain qualified principals. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Related Organization(s): Public Agenda Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(20 pages; 7.31MB; PDF)
Starting Out Right: A Cluster Evaluation of the Early Childhood Grants of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation: Year 3 Final Report John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Gomby, Deanna S.; Lisa G. Klein Published: December 2007 Evaluates Knight's early childhood grantmaking in twelve communities, with a focus on grants that transform systems and build networks at a scale sufficient to create meaningful change. Presents grantee results and lessons learned. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Early Childhood; Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(64 pages; 570KB; PDF)
2007 Audited Financial Statements William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Published: 2008 Contains audited statements of the foundation's financial positions as of December 31, 2007 and 2006. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Environment Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(18 pages; 170KB; PDF)
Learning, Arts, and the Brain: The Dana Consortium Report on Arts and Cognition Dana Foundation Gazzaniga, Michael; Carolyn Asbury; Barbara Rich, Eds. Published: March 2008 Reports findings from multiple neuroscientific studies on the impact of arts training on the enhancement of other cognitive capacities, such as reading acquisition, sequence learning, geometrical reasoning, and memory. Funder(s): Dana Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(146 pages; 1.54MB; PDF)
Increasing Student Success at Minority-Serving Institutions: Findings From the BEAMS Project Institute for Higher Education Policy Del Rios, Melissa; Lacey Leegwater Published: March 2008 Details the five-step process used at over one hundred campuses to craft data-driven action plans to improve student success as part of the BEAMS (Building Engagement and Attainment for Minority Students) initiative. Includes case studies. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Minorities Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(60 pages; 2.45MB; PDF)
The State of Preschool 2007 National Institute for Early Education Research Barnett, W. Steven; Pat Ainsworth; Judi Stevenson Boyd; Allison H. Friedman; Jason T. Hustedt Published: March 2008 Provides data on state-funded pre-K programs for the 2006-2007 school year, such as percentages of children enrolled at different ages, spending per child, and the number of quality standard benchmarks met. Includes state rankings and profiles. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): Rutgers University Graduate School of Education Subject(s): Education; Children and Youth, Early Childhood; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(247 pages; 8.42MB; PDF)
Evaluating the Performance of Philadelphia's Charter Schools RAND Corporation Zimmer, Ron; Suzanne Blanc; Jolley Christman; Brian Gill Published: March 2008 Compares the reading and math levels, turnover rates, racial/ethnic composition, and other characteristics of the city's charter schools with those of traditional public schools. Examines the effects of charter schools on the public schools' performance. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Joyce Foundation, Stranahan Foundation, William Penn Foundation Related Organization(s): Mathematica Policy Research, Inc., Philadelphia School District, Research for Action Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(64 pages; 372KB; PDF)
Measuring and Improving the Effectiveness of High School Teachers Alliance for Excellent Education Published: March 2008 Discusses the need to invest in multiple methods to measure a teacher's effectiveness, as well as in high-quality evaluations and career development to improve it. Describes "value-added" analysis, its limitations, and other measures of effectiveness. Funder(s): MetLife Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(14 pages; 115KB; PDF)
Do Better Neighborhoods for MTO Families Mean Better Schools? Urban Institute Ferryman, Kadija S.; Xavier de Souza Briggs; Susan J. Popkin; María Rendón Published: March 2008 Explores the factors that kept children who moved to safer, lower-poverty neighborhoods through the Moving to Opportunity program from accessing better schools, such as lack of change in school district, lack of parental choice, and lack of information. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Fannie Mae Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Smith Richardson Foundation, William T. Grant Foundation Related Organization(s): U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Children and Youth, Youth/Adolescents; Social Science, Urban Studies Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(12 pages; 105KB; PDF)
Making a Difference?: The Effects of Teach for America in High School Urban Institute Xu, Zeyu; Jane Hannaway; Colin Taylor Published: March 2008 Uses longitudinal data from North Carolina to estimate the effectiveness, in terms of gains in student test scores, of TFA teachers relative to traditional teachers. Focuses on math and science teachers in the first study of TFA effects in high schools. Funder(s): Steven L. Merrill Family Foundation Related Organization(s): National Center for the Analysis of Longitudinal Data in Education Research (CALDER), U.S. Department of Education Subject(s): Education; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(43 pages; 359KB; PDF)
Giving a Student Voice to California's Dropout Crisis California Dropout Research Project Bridges, Margaret; Stefan Brauckmann; Bruce Fuller; Oscar Medina; Laurie Mireles; Angeline Spain Published: March 2008 Shares what first-year high school students find motivating or discouraging; how they view family, peer, and school factors; and how demographic characteristics, attitudes toward school, and support networks affect the odds of their dropping out. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Walter S. Johnson Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Related Organization(s): University of California, Berkeley, University of California, Santa Barbara Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Children and Youth, Youth/Adolescents Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(48 pages; 197KB; PDF)
A Good Start: Two-Year Effects of a Freshmen Learning Community Program at Kingsborough Community College MDRC Scrivener, Susan; Dan Bloom; Allen LeBlanc; Christina Paxson; Cecilia Elena Rouse; Colleen Sommo Published: March 2008 Discusses the implementation and outcomes of Opening Doors, a program aimed at increasing student achievement and persistence by enhancing peer and faculty connections and understanding of coursework through linked courses, tutoring, and counseling. Funder(s): John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Related Organization(s): MacArthur Foundation Research Network on Transitions to Adulthood, Robin Hood Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Minorities Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(166 pages; 1.13MB; PDF)
A Foundation Returns to School: Strategies for Improving Public Education Ford Foundation Petrovich, Janice Published: March 2008 Reviews the activities and lessons of Ford's thirteen-year initiative to help communities realize changes in schools through constituency- and coalition-building, policy research and evaluation, strategic communication, and networking. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(42 pages; 276KB; PDF)
Higher Education in Michigan: Overcoming Challenges to Expand Access Institute for Higher Education Policy Cunningham, Alisa F.; Wendy Erisman; Shannon M. Looney Published: March 2008 Examines in detail the barriers to higher education in three underserved Michigan communities, and recommends options for improving access at the state level, coordination among institutions, healthcare training, public transportation, and affordability. Funder(s): W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(36 pages; 1.42MB; PDF)
Pathways to Higher Education Ford Foundation Phillips, Tom; Tianle Chang; Manuel Delano; Irma Rosa Martínez; John Silva; Nick Young Published: February 2008 Presents case studies from Ford's initiative to support efforts to transform universities abroad to enable poor, minority, and otherwise underrepresented students to obtain a university degree. Outlines selected best practices from grantees. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(23 pages; 1.26MB; PDF)
The Brains Behind Baltimore: How Higher Education Is Driving the Region's Economic Future Baltimore Collegetown Network Clinch, Richard Published: February 2008 Quantifies the economic contributions of higher education to Baltimore's economy. Explores lessons to be drawn from Silicon Valley and other areas where higher education, business, and government collaborated to build strong research-based economies. Funder(s): Goldseker Foundation Related Organization(s): Baltimore County Department of Economic Development, Baltimore Development Corporation, Jacob France Institute at University of Baltimore, RESI at Towson University Subject(s): Higher Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(112 pages; 2.83MB; PDF)
The Learning Partnership Documentation Center for Research on the Context of Teaching Talbert, Joan; Cynthia Coburn; Angela Eilers; Wendy Lin; Milbrey McLaughlin Published: February 2008 Summarizes MacArthur's initiative to support urban school reform through partnerships with districts and to refine a theory of systemic educational change. Outlines the conceptual framework, the role of documentation, challenges, and lessons learned. Funder(s): John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Program Evaluation Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(14 pages; 62KB; PDF)
Physical Education Matters: IDEAS: Action and Partners to Improve PE in California San Diego State University Published: February 2008 Explores potential partnerships between stakeholders at the national, state, local, community, district, school, and individual levels to improve physical education. Offers guidance on advocacy, implementation of standards, evaluation, and other actions. Funder(s): California Endowment Subject(s): Athletics/Sports; Children and Youth; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(23 pages; 357KB; PDF)
What Matters, What Works: Advancing Achievement After School James Irvine Foundation Published: February 2008 Highlights findings and implications about the roles of program quality and youth engagement in improving literacy from the February 2008 report "Advancing Achievement: Findings from an Independent Evaluation of a Major After-School Initiative." Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Children and Youth; Children and Youth, After-School Programs Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(24 pages; 752KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(24 pages; 752KB; PDF)
Performance Pressure and Resource Allocation in Ohio Center on Reinventing Public Education De Wys, Shelley; Jacob E. Adams, Jr.; Melissa Bowen; Allison Demeritt Published: February 2008 Based on interviews with state, district, and school officials, explores how performance pressures have changed resource allocation decisions. Examines reform efforts and constraints Ohio's finance system places on linking resources to student learning. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(126 pages; 1.72MB; PDF)
The Connection Strategy: Preparing Young People to Succeed in College and Beyond Annie E. Casey Foundation Jehl, Jeanne Published: February 2008 Describes the P–16 approach of linking education strategies from preschool through college graduation to better prepare low-income minority students. Discusses academic content, state policy strategies, and P–16 network efforts in Atlanta. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Minorities Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(38 pages; 319KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(38 pages; 319KB; PDF)
Arts and Culture: Spirit of LA: 2007 Annual Report California Community Foundation Published: 2008 Contains messages from the board chair and the president, a year-end summary, a grantmaking overview, lists of grants and funds, financial summaries, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): California Community Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Health Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(59 pages; 4.44MB; PDF)
Advancing Achievement: Findings from an Independent Evaluation of a Major After-School Initiative James Irvine Foundation Arbreton, Amy; Molly Bradshaw; Julie Goldsmith; Linda Z. Jucovy; Sarah Pepper; Jessica Sheldon Published: February 2008 Evaluates changes in the CORAL (Communities Organizing Resources to Advance Learning) initiative's literacy programming, children's participation in and engagement with that programming, and the relationship of each factor to improvements in reading. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation Related Organization(s): Public/Private Ventures Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Children and Youth; Children and Youth, After-School Programs Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(116 pages; 768KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(116 pages; 768KB; PDF)
The Future of Economic Development for African Americans in the Chicago Metropolitan Area: The Next Ten Years (Futures Study) Chicago Urban League Thigpen, David E.; Don Derosby; Gerald Harris; Kanu Iheukumere; T. Shawn Taylor Published: February 2008 Based on a survey, focus groups, and research on how Chicago's African Americans see their economic future, presents four scenarios by levels of investment in education and entrepreneurship-workforce development. Includes high-priority policy responses. Funder(s): BP Foundation Related Organization(s): Global Business Network, Nielsen Company Subject(s): Minorities; Minorities, African Americans/Blacks; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(41 pages; 1.13MB; PDF)
Transforming Arts Teaching: The Role of Higher Education Dana Foundation Polin, Jane L.; Barbara Rich, Eds. Published: February 2008 Discusses innovations in arts-teacher training, such as partnerships and interdisciplinary, integrated, and individualized programs. Features excerpts from Dana's 2007 symposium and profiles of best practices at twenty-four higher-education institutions. Funder(s): Dana Foundation Subject(s): Arts and Culture; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Higher Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(87 pages; 818KB; PDF)
Michigan's Transition to a Knowledge-Based Economy: First Annual Progress Report Michigan Future, Inc. Glazer, Lou; Don Grimes Published: February 2008 Examines state and regional data to determine the drivers of a prosperous Michigan and to assess the state's progress in nurturing, attracting, and retaining talent in high education attainment industries. Includes actions needed to improve conditions. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation, Hudson-Webber Foundation, W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Higher Education; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(31 pages; 171KB; PDF)
Instructional Time in Elementary Schools: A Closer Look at Changes for Specific Subjects Center on Education Policy McMurrer, Jennifer Published: February 2008 Presents survey results on how much school districts have increased instructional time for English and math since the No Child Left Behind Act took effect in 2002, and how these changes have affected the time allocated to other subjects or activities. Funder(s): George Gund Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Phi Delta Kappa International Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(8 pages; 412KB; PDF)
Education in the Post-Lake View Era: What Is Arkansas Doing to Close the Achievement Gap? University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service Barth, Jay; Keith A. Nitta Published: February 2008 Assesses whether the state's reforms can close the achievement gap among racial and socioeconomic groups. Proposes additional steps such as school health programs, extended learning programs, targeted small classes, and more parental engagement. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation, Inc. Related Organization(s): Arkansas Advocates for Children & Families, Arkansas Public Policy Panel, Hendrix College Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Minorities Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(54 pages; 1.13MB; PDF)
The Comprehensive Longitudinal Evaluation of the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program: Summary of Baseline Reports School Choice Demonstration Project Wolf, Patrick J. Published: February 2008 Provides an overview of the MPCP and summarizes topical baseline reports on its fiscal impact in Milwaukee and Wisconsin, on participating schools, on annual test scores, and on the voucher schools' effects on participating students and parents. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Joyce Foundation, Kern Family Foundation, Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc., Robertson Foundation, Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation Related Organization(s): University of Arkansas Department of Education Reform Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 765KB; PDF)
Solving California's Dropout Crisis California Dropout Research Project Rumberger, Russell W. Published: February 2008 Synthesizes ongoing CDRP research to outline the scope, the causes, and the costs of the state's high school dropout crisis. Proposes a policy agenda to raise the graduation rate, with separate recommendations for the state, districts, and schools. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Walter S. Johnson Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Children and Youth, Youth/Adolescents Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 648KB; PDF)
Gaining Ground: Supporting English Learners Through After-School Literacy Programming James Irvine Foundation Goldsmith, Julie; Amy Arbreton; Linda Z. Jucovy Published: February 2008 Evaluates the potential for the CORAL (Communities Organizing Resources to Advance Learning) initiative's literacy programming to support the language development of English learners. Includes suggestions for funders and policy makers. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation Related Organization(s): Public/Private Ventures Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Children and Youth, After-School Programs; Minorities Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(10 pages; 377KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(10 pages; 377KB; PDF)
Supporting Success: Why and How to Improve Quality in After-School Programs James Irvine Foundation Sheldon, Jessica; Leigh Hopkins Published: February 2008 Based on evaluations of the CORAL (Communities Organizing Resources to Advance Learning) initiative, recommends continuous improvement strategies, financial investment, and staff commitment to ensure the quality of after-school academic activities. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation Related Organization(s): Public/Private Ventures Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Children and Youth, After-School Programs; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(38 pages; 555KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(38 pages; 555KB; PDF)
Which California School Districts Have the Most Dropouts? California Dropout Research Project Rotermund, Susan Published: February 2008 Compares high school dropout rates between districts as well as between traditional and non-traditional schools. Includes a link to data on numbers of schools, enrollment, numbers of dropouts, and dropout rates, by county, district, and type of school. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Walter S. Johnson Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Related Organization(s): University of California, Santa Barbara Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Children and Youth, Youth/Adolescents Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(2 pages; 53KB; PDF)
Window of Opportunity: Targeting Federal Grant Aid to Students With the Lowest Incomes Institute for Higher Education Policy McSwain, Courtney Published: February 2008 Provides an overview of the Pell Grant program, and discusses the policy options of raising the appropriated maximum award, raising both the maximum and minimum awards, and adjusting need analyses rules to address the poorest students' requirements. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Related Organization(s): American Association of State Colleges and Universities Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(26 pages; 314KB)
After-School Toolkit: Tips, Techniques and Templates for Improving Program Quality James Irvine Foundation Gutierrez, Nora; Molly Bradshaw; Kathryn Furano Published: February 2008 Outlines the key elements of an effective program; details a four-step improvement cycle, with tools and lessons from the CORAL (Communities Organizing Resources to Advance Learning) initiative; and offers tips for innovations and training. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation Related Organization(s): Public/Private Ventures Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, After-School Programs; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(56 pages; 728KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(56 pages; 728KB; PDF)
Physical Education Matters: A Full Report San Diego State University Published: January 2008 Examines the quantity and quality of California's physical education programs, compliance with requirements, and resources. Summarizes research on the benefits of PE and effective strategies to improve PE programs. Outlines policy recommendations. Funder(s): California Endowment Subject(s): Athletics/Sports; Children and Youth; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(28 pages; 4.14MB; PDF)
The Influence of Maternal and Family Risk on Chronic Absenteeism in Early Schooling National Center for Children in Poverty Romero, Mariajosé; Young-Sun Lee Published: January 2008 Examines the cumulative effect on children's absenteeism of early exposure to demographic and psycho-social risks including poverty, large family size, teenage and/or single parenting, unemployment, and mother's poor health and/or low education level. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Related Organization(s): Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Early Childhood; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 1.10MB; PDF)
Performance Pressure and Resource Allocation in Washington Center on Reinventing Public Education De Wys, Shelley; Jacob E. Adams, Jr.; Melissa Bowen; Allison Demeritt Published: January 2008 Based on interviews with state, district, and school officials, explores how performance pressures have changed resource allocation decisions. Examines reform goals and how Washington's finance system impedes efforts to link resources to student learning. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(138 pages; 1.85MB; PDF)
Quality Counts 2008: Tapping Into Teaching, Unlocking the Key to Student Success Editorial Projects in Education Research Center Published: January 2008 Evaluates states across six areas of education performance and policy: public school achievement; efforts to improve teaching; chance for success; standards, assessment, and accountability; transitions and alignment; and school finance. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): Pew Center on the States Subject(s): Education; Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(15 pages; 1.20MB; PDF)
Proof of Concept Centers: Accelerating the Commercialization of University Innovation Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Gulbranson, Christine; David Audretsch Published: January 2008 Examines two proof-of-concept centers — the Deshpande Center at MIT and the von Liebig Center at UCSD — and provides a template for universities to use in replicating the model. Funder(s): Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Related Organization(s): Max Planck Institute Subject(s): Higher Education; Social Entrepreneurship Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(20 pages; 1.16MB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report: Philanthropy in the Spirit of Our Times W.K. Kellogg Foundation Published: 2008 Contains board chair's message, CEO's message, program information, financial statements, lists of board members and staff, grantee survey highlights, and summaries of programs in the U.S., southern Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Funder(s): W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Health Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(96 pages; 2.69MB; PDF) Video
Educating Arizona: Assessing Our Education System (Birth-Grade 12) Arizona Community Foundation Published: January 2008 Assesses Arizona's educational challenges, including those presented by demographic and economic factors, and efforts to improve standards and accountability, teaching quality, leadership and governance, school choice, and public school finance. Funder(s): Arizona Community Foundation, Ellis Center for Educational Excellence Subject(s): Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Children and Youth, Early Childhood Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(68 pages; 2.55MB; PDF)
Out of the Office and into the Classroom: An Initiative to Help Principals Focus on Instruction Center for the Study of Teaching and Policy Holland, Holly Published: January 2008 Describes how shifting routine operations to a School Administration Manager, tracking the principal's time, and coaching can help ensure an emphasis on instruction and more effective leadership, including developing teachers' talents from the ground up. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(5 pages; 189KB; PDF)
Village Building and School Readiness: Closing Opportunity Gaps in a Diverse Society State Early Childhood Policy Technical Assistance Network (SECPTAN) Bruner, Charles; Syed Noor Tirmizi; Michelle Stover Wright Published: January 2007 Examines a community's impacts on child development and frames strategies to build early learning systems in poor minority neighborhoods. Stresses combining services with community-building and developing a diverse early education workforce from within. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Related Organization(s): Child and Family Policy Center Subject(s): Education; Children and Youth, Early Childhood; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(93 pages; 822KB; PDF)
Closing the Achievement Gap: The Anatomy of Influence Annie E. Casey Foundation Read, Tory Published: January 2008 Looks at Casey's efforts to influence the education policy environment by gathering evidence of proven and promising practices, engaging target audiences, and delivering accessible messages. Profiles influence tools that have led to concrete results. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Public Affairs; Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(8 pages; 109KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(8 pages; 109KB; PDF)
Alternative Pathways to High School Graduation: An International Comparison California Dropout Research Project Lamb, Stephen Published: January 2008 Evaluates alternative pathways to high school graduation — such as school- or employment-based technical or vocational training programs — in different countries, in terms of content, graduation requirements, inclusiveness, and outcomes. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Walter S. Johnson Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Related Organization(s): University of California, Santa Barbara Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Children and Youth, Youth/Adolescents Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(48 pages; 396KB; PDF)
Closing the Achievement Gap: Getting to Results Annie E. Casey Foundation Read, Tory Published: January 2008 Outlines Casey's framework for measuring program results in terms of direct impact; influence on opinion, practice, or policy; and leverage to increase public and private investment in the program. Includes lessons learned and selected results. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(8 pages; 666KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(8 pages; 666KB; PDF)
Closing the Achievement Gap: Creating Quality Choices: Charters Annie E. Casey Foundation Read, Tory Published: January 2008 Provides an overview of Casey's investments in charter schools, lessons learned, and challenges in securing funding, facilities, and teacher supply. Presents selected results such as higher reading and math scores and profiles of successful schools. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(8 pages; 736KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(8 pages; 736KB; PDF)
Closing the Achievement Gap: Creating Quality Choices: District Schools Annie E. Casey Foundation Read, Tory Published: January 2008 Highlights Casey's multi-year investment in an Atlanta school district, and examines contributing factors to improvements at one middle school in particular. Includes summaries of Casey's support for district improvement in Oakland and Philadelphia. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(8 pages; 691KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(8 pages; 691KB; PDF)
Closing the Achievement Gap: Creating Quality Choices: Vouchers Annie E. Casey Foundation Read, Tory Published: January 2008 Outlines Casey's investment in the District of Columbia's voucher program, as well as results, lessons learned, and suggestions for improving legislation. Includes profiles of Casey-supported efforts to improve programs in Florida and Wisconsin. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(8 pages; 768KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(8 pages; 768KB; PDF)
Closing the Achievement Gap: Creating Quality Choices: School, Family, Community Connections Annie E. Casey Foundation Read, Tory Published: January 2008 Highlights Casey's support for community schools — public schools enhanced by partnerships with organizations that provide programs for the entire community in low-income neighborhoods. Includes profiles of successful schools and lessons learned. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(8 pages; 750KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(8 pages; 750KB; PDF)
The Talent Imperative: Building Kansas' Capacity in Mathematics, Engineering, Technology, and Science Building Engineering & Science Talent (BEST) Published: January 2008 Provides national and international data comparisons on economic output, entrepreneurial activity, spending on education, course requirements, and other indicators to illustrate Kansas' need to boost its high-tech capacities and the tasks it faces. Funder(s): Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Subject(s): Education; Science/Technology Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(77 pages; 3.06MB; PDF)
Closing the Achievement Gap: Strategic Funding Attracts Co-Investment Annie E. Casey Foundation Read, Tory Published: January 2008 Outlines Casey's early investment in the Indianapolis mayor's charter initiative as part of an effort to support innovative but as yet unproven programs, seed results, and attract co-investment. Describes the impact of program-related investments. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(8 pages; 860KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(8 pages; 860KB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report Carnegie Corporation of New York Published: 2008 Contains an overview of program activities in 2007, grants lists, financial statements, administrative reports, 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(86 pages; 468KB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Published: 2008 Contains board chair's message, executive director's message, program information, financial statements, grant summary, grant guidelines, and lists of board members and staff. Lists grants separately online. Funder(s): Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 995KB; PDF) Grants List FOLIO Link(16 pages; 995KB; PDF)
Strengthening State Financial Aid Policies for Low-Income Working Adults Working Poor Families Project Price, Derek V.; Brandon Roberts Published: December 2007 Explains the need to expand state financial aid programs to help the working poor enroll in college. Recommends funding new aid for working adults as well as strengthening existing aid to meet their needs, and describes recent state initiatives. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Ford Foundation, Joyce Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Public Affairs Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 719KB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report Four County Community Foundation Published: 2007 Contains mission statement, board chair's message, fund information, funds list, financial statements, grantee profiles, and lists of board members, staff, and youth advisory committee members. Funder(s): Four County Community Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(10 pages; 307KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(10 pages; 307KB; PDF)
What We're Learning: Building Professional Scholarly Communities in Russia Ford Foundation Published: December 2007 Outlines the foundation's initiatives to strengthen academic innovation and build communities of scholars in Russia by supporting institutes of higher education and research, competitions, and journals. Evaluates varied successes and lessons learned. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; International Affairs/Development; Higher Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(4 pages; 199KB; PDF)
From Aspirations to Action: The Role of Middle School Parents in Making the Dream of College a Reality Institute for Higher Education Policy Cunningham, Alisa F.; Wendy Erisman; Shannon M. Looney Published: December 2007 Looks at the number of parents who have taken steps to prepare for their children's college education by the time their children are in middle school. Funder(s): Sallie Mae Fund Subject(s): Higher Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(43 pages; 400KB; PDF)
Equal Access to Quality Education for Roma, Volume 2: Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Slovakia Open Society Institute Published: December 2007 Includes a Europe-wide overview and individual country reports on Roma children. Highlights policy actions necessary to address the educational challenges faced by Roma in Europe. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Education; Children and Youth Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(578 pages; 3.10MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report: What Will it Take to Lead? Goldman Sachs Foundation Published: 2007 Contains letters from the chairman and president; commentary from four leaders in the nonprofit sector; lists of programs and grants; financial statements; grant guidelines; and list of trustees, officers, and staff. Funder(s): Goldman Sachs Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(52 pages; 1.9MB; PDF)
Student and School Predictors of High School Graduation in California California Dropout Research Project Rumberger, Russell W.; Brenda Arellano Published: December 2007 Based on surveys of tenth-grade students, teachers, principals, and parents, identifies alterable factors that predict high school graduation, including the student's ninth-grade performance, engagement in sports, and the school's academic climate. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Walter S. Johnson Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Related Organization(s): University of California, Santa Barbara Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Children and Youth, Youth/Adolescents Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(47 pages; 204KB; PDF)
Experience Speaks: The Impact of Mentoring in the Classroom and Beyond AVI CHAI Foundation Godsoe, Bethany Published: December 2007 Shares the insights of mentors to new Jewish day school teachers about strategies for, and the challenges of, attracting and retaining effective teachers, fostering professional development, and providing a good educational experience to all students. Funder(s): AVI CHAI Foundation Related Organization(s): Research Center for Leadership in Action at the Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service, NYU Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(16 pages; 175KB; PDF)
Lessons From Mapping Jewish Education Fisher-Bernstein Institute for Jewish Philanthropy and Leadership at Brandeis University Sales, Amy L. Published: November 2007 Based on two previous reports on the foundation's support for Jewish education, explores implications and lessons for the role of national agencies and the need for long-term planning, fundraising, innovation, adapting to local contexts, and other issues. Funder(s): Jim Joseph Foundation Subject(s): Education; Religion; Children and Youth Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(15 pages; 135KB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Published: 2007 Contains mission statement, board chair and president's message, foundation and program information, grants list, funds list, donor information, financial statements, and lists of current and former board members and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(56 pages; 3.04MB; PDF) Donors List FOLIO Link(56 pages; 3.04MB; PDF)
Strategic Grantmaking: Foundations and the School Privatization Movement National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy Cohen, Rick Published: November 2007 Looks at the foundations that have contributed the most to organizations that advocate for school vouchers and K-12 education tax credits as part of the school-choice movement. Funder(s): Dyson Foundation, Edward W. Hazen Foundation Subject(s): Education; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(44 pages; 819.78KB; PDF)
Strong Results, High Demand: A Four-Year Study of Boston's Pilot High Schools Center for Collaborative Education Published: November 2007 Examines the engagement and performance of students in Boston's pilot high schools, as compared to students from other non-exam Boston public schools. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 3.6MB; PDF)
Immigrant Integration: Educator Resource Guide Colorado Trust Commins, Nancy L. Published: November 2007 Recommends ways for district administrators, school administrators, and teachers to promote immigrant integration in schools in critical areas, including school enrollment, classroom instruction, student assessment, and family and community outreach. Funder(s): Colorado Trust Related Organization(s): Colorado Department of Education Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Minorities Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(52 pages; 874KB; PDF)
Active Education: Physical Education, Physical Activity and Academic Performance Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Trost, Stewart G. Published: November 2007 Reviews research on the links between physical activity and concentration, cognitive functioning, and classroom behavior. Outlines the benefits of physical education and activity breaks at school to children's health and academic performance. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Health; Children and Youth Publication Type: Literature Review PubHub Link(4 pages; 207KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(4 pages; 207KB; PDF)
A Better Pipeline to the Principalship Center for the Study of Teaching and Policy at University of Washington Mezzacappa, Dale Published: October 2007 Describes the design and outcomes of Atlanta's Superintendent's Academy for Building Leaders in Education, a Wallace-funded program that encourages reflection, collaboration, problem-solving, and communication to improve teaching and student achievement. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Education, Leadership Development; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(6 pages; 202KB; PDF)
Mining for Meaning in Michigan's Data Book Center for the Study of Teaching and Policy at University of Washington Colvin, Richard Lee Published: October 2007 Describes one principal's leadership in utilizing student data — not only on current test scores but also longitudinal trends — to identify problems early, devise instructional strategies to address them, and meet school improvement goals. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Education, Leadership Development; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(5 pages; 187KB; PDF)
Physical Education Matters: Success Stories From California Low Resource Schools That Have Achieved Excellent PE Programs San Diego State University Published: October 2007 Highlights case studies of low-income schools that have implemented high-quality, activity-focused physical education programs. Outlines elements of success, such as grants, administrative support, and staff development; lessons learned; and policy goals. Funder(s): California Endowment Subject(s): Athletics/Sports; Children and Youth; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(19 pages; 315KB; PDF)
Making the Most of Our Investments: How PK-3 Alignment Can Close the Achievement Gap From the Start Grantmakers for Education Published: October 2007 Summarizes discussions on the potential for aligned pre-kindergarten-to-third-grade curricula to raise high school graduation rates. Outlines research and policy contexts, key elements and implementation strategies and issues, and funding considerations. Funder(s): Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation, Foundation for Child Development, Joyce Foundation, New School Foundation, Pew Charitable Trusts, Schott Foundation for Public Education, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Children and Youth, Early Childhood Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(32 pages; 273KB; PDF)
A Mission of the Heart: What Does It Take to Transform a School? Public Agenda Published: October 2007 Shares observations from a study designed to define and advance effective high-needs school leadership through interviews with high-needs school principals and the leaders who have worked with them. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Education; Education, Leadership Development; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(12 pages; 247.66KB; PDF)
Sports Participation and Physical Education in American Secondary Schools: Current Levels of Racial/Ethnic and Socioeconomic Disparities Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Johnston, Lloyd D.; Jorge Delva; Deanna Lewis; Patrick M. O?Malley Published: October 2007 Summarizes findings from a study of physical education requirements and school-based physical activity among American schoolchildren. Analyzes data by gender, grade, race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Athletics/Sports; Minorities; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(2 pages; 101KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(2 pages; 101KB; PDF)
National Conference Report: Innovations in Building Consumer Demand for Tobacco-Cessation Products and Services Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Published: October 2007 Summarizes discussions at a May 2007 conference on the innovative strategies developed by the National Tobacco Cessation Collaborative to promote evidence-based products and services. Suggests combining strategies in a multi-component initiative. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(30 pages; 280KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(30 pages; 280KB; PDF)
The Proficiency Illusion Thomas B. Fordham Institute Cronin, John; Deborah Adkins; Michael Dahlin; G. Kingsbury Published: October 2007 Examines the tests states use to measure academic progress under the No Child Left Behind Act. Explores whether expectations for proficiency in reading and mathematics are consistent between states. Funder(s): Joyce Foundation Related Organization(s): Northwest Evaluation Association Subject(s): Education; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(238 pages; 2.13MB; PDF)
More Than Homework, a Snack, and Basketball: Afterschool Programs as an Oasis of Hope for Black Parents in Four Cities Black Alliance for Educational Options Robinson, Gerard; Leslie Fenwick Published: October 2007 Highlights the opinions of black families on the quality and importance of public school- and community-based afterschool programs. Explores the factors that influence black parents to enroll their children in afterschool programs. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Children and Youth, After-School Programs; Minorities, African Americans/Blacks Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(12 pages; 2.07MB; PDF)
Open Textbooks: Why? What? How? When? William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Frydenberg, Jia; Gary W. Matkin Published: October 2007 Outlines key concepts and current trends in developing high-quality, modifiable textbooks that are adoptable worldwide and available for free online. Discusses barriers to development, models for implementation, production issues, and next steps. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Related Organization(s): Distance Learning Center at the University of California, Irvine Subject(s): Education; Science/Technology; Education, Distance Learning Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(34 pages; 180KB; PDF)
Making State Accountability Count: How New Mexico Supports Principals With Data Tools Center for the Study of Teaching and Policy at University of Washington Feemster, Ron Published: October 2008 Describes how the state is transforming assessment test data into a more useful, timely tool to help school leaders set policy and shape instruction and how the resulting data-rich environment is changing the culture of accountability in school districts. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Education; Education, Leadership Development; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(5 pages; 194KB; PDF)
Does State Policy Help or Hurt the Dropout Problem in California? California Dropout Research Project Timar, Thomas; Manuelito Biag; Michael Lawson Published: October 2007 Examines the scope and causes of California's dropout problem, and assesses whether some state policies unintentionally drive students out of schools. Proposes a comprehensive policy framework focused on effectively serving at-risk students. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Walter S. Johnson Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Education; Elementary and Secondary Education; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(44 pages; 211KB; PDF)
Inclusive Scholarship: Developing Black Studies in the United States Ford Foundation Huggins, Nathan; Farah Jasmine Griffin; Robert L. Harris; Darlene Clark Hine; Nellie McKay; Robert G. O'Meally; Dianne M. Pinderhughes; Valerie Smith; Richard Yarborough Published: October 2007 Brings together four reports commissioned between 1982 and 2000 that examine the history of African American Studies, its impact, and its institutionalization. Reviews Ford's grantmaking to African American Studies programs from 1982 to 2007. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Minorities, African Americans/Blacks; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Program Evaluation Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(278 pages; 1.20MB; PDF)
Can Combining Academic and Career-Technical Education Improve High School Outcomes in California? California Dropout Research Project Clark, Patricia; Charles Dayton; David Stern; Susan Tidyman; Alan Weisberg Published: October 2007 Assesses strategies for improving high school graduation rates by combining college preparatory coursework with career-technical education, and discusses results and practical challenges. Includes profiles of career academies with combined curricula. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Walter S. Johnson Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Related Organization(s): University of California, Berkeley, University of California, Santa Barbara Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Children and Youth, Youth/Adolescents Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(90 pages; 372KB; PDF)
A National Portrait of Chronic Absenteeism in the Early Grades National Center for Children in Poverty Romero, Mariajosé; Young-Sun Lee Published: October 2007 Compares the average number of days kindergarten and elementary school students were absent across income levels and races/ethnicities, and explores how rates of early absenteeism affect absenteeism in later years as well as academic achievement. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Related Organization(s): Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Early Childhood; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(8 pages; 353KB; PDF)
College Sustainability Report Card 2008: A Review of Campus & Endowment Policies at Leading Institutions Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Published: October 2007 Grades institutions for their sustainability policies and practices with regard to administration, climate change and energy, food and recycling, green building, transportation, endowment transparency, investment priority, and shareholder engagement. Funder(s): Nathan Cummings Foundation, Rockefeller Brothers Fund, V. Kann Rasmussen Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Environment; Philanthropy and Voluntarism Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(236 pages; 3.06MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report Ahmanson Foundation Published: 2007 Contains mission statement, president's and managing director's messages, grantee profiles, grants list, grant summary and guidelines, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Ahmanson Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(110 pages; 689KB; PDF)
NCLB Reauthorization: Prospects and Opportunities for the Afterschool Field Atlantic Philanthropies Nagle, Ami; Sarah Griffiths Published: September 2007 Provides an introduction to No Child Left Behind legislation and the NCLB reauthorization debate. Highlights the links to afterschool policy and opportunities for advocacy. Funder(s): Atlantic Philanthropies Subject(s): Education; Children and Youth, After-School Programs; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(44 pages; 531.10KB; PDF)
The Cost of Copyright Confusion for Media Literacy Center for Social Media at American University Hobbs, Renee; Pat Aufderheide; Peter Jaszi Published: September 2007 Examines the pedagogical costs of misunderstanding copyright laws. Includes recommendations for how the media literacy community can increase shared knowledge of fair use to benefit educators and students. Funder(s): John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Subject(s): Journalism/Media; Education; Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(17 pages; 666.45KB; PDF)
Achievement Trap: How America Is Failing Millions of High-Achieving Students From Lower-Income Families Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Wyner, Joshua; John M. Bridgeland; John DiIulio Published: September 2007 Assesses the elementary school, high school, college, and graduate school experiences of students who score in the top 25 percent on national standardized tests and whose family incomes are below the national median. Funder(s): Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Related Organization(s): Civic Enterprises Subject(s): Education; Elementary and Secondary Education; Higher Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(68 pages; 3.21MB; PDF)
The Changing Racial and Ethnic Composition of U.S. Public Schools Pew Hispanic Center Fry, Richard Published: August 2007 Provides a snapshot of the racial and ethnic composition of public schools, and tracks the changes over twelve years in the levels of concentration among African-American, white, Hispanic/Latino and Asian students, and of their exposure to other groups. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Minorities; Social Science, Ethnic Studies Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(17 pages; 876KB; PDF)
Teacher Attitudes About Compensation Reform: Implications for Reform Implementation Center on Reinventing Public Education Goldhaber, Dan; Michael DeArmond; Scott DeBurgomaster Published: August 2007 Examines how teachers' views of merit pay and additional pay for hard-to-staff schools, subjects, and additional certification differ by individual characteristics, including subject area, experience, and school performance. Considers policy implications. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(35 pages; 942KB; PDF)
Teacher Labor Markets and the Perils of Using Hedonics to Estimate Compensating Differentials in the Public Sector Center on Reinventing Public Education Goldhaber, Dan; Kate Destler; Daniel W. Player Published: August 2007 Assesses the difficulties of using hedonic modeling — which assigns dollar weights to teacher- and location-specific factors to set salaries — in determining pay differentials for public school teachers, including the lack of wage flexibility. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(22 pages; 459KB; PDF)
Difficulties of Estimating the Cost of Achieving Education Standards Center on Reinventing Public Education Loeb, Susanna Published: August 2007 Outlines the limitations of four approaches to estimating the resources needed to improve educational outcomes, including higher state standards, varied student needs, different capacities and prices for education inputs across districts, and poor data. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(17 pages; 369KB; PDF)
The School Finance Redesign Project: A Synthesis of Project Work to Date Center on Reinventing Public Education Hill, Paul T. Published: August 2007 Highlights the School Finance Redesign Project's early findings on the funding needed for all students to meet academic standards, promising ideas for focusing funding on promoting learning and rewarding educators, and the current system's constraints. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(17 pages; 689KB; PDF)
The State of Middle School and High School Science Labs in the Kansas City Region Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Published: August 2007 Shares findings from an audit of 170 school science labs, and makes recommendations for improvement in the areas of safety, facilities, equipment and materials, instruction and learning, and district policies. Funder(s): Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Related Organization(s): SuccessLink Subject(s): Education; Science/Technology Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 525KB; PDF)
The Economic Losses From High School Dropouts in California California Dropout Research Project Belfield, Clive R.; Henry M. Levin Published: August 2007 Calculates the fiscal and social burdens from high school dropouts in California, focusing on the economic consequences of inadequate education on earnings, on tax revenues, and on spending on health, crime, and welfare. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Walter S. Johnson Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Related Organization(s): University of California, Santa Barbara Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Children and Youth, Youth/Adolescents Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(70 pages; 201KB; PDF)
The Return on Investment for Improving California's High School Graduation Rate California Dropout Research Project Belfield, Clive R.; Henry M. Levin Published: August 2007 Reviews a range of educational investments to improve the high school graduation rate in California, and calculates the costs to taxpayers of delivering these interventions compared with the economic benefits of each additional high school graduate. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Walter S. Johnson Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Related Organization(s): University of California, Santa Barbara Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Children and Youth, Youth/Adolescents Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(39 pages; 132KB; PDF)
Girls Share Their Voice Alice Paul Institute Dabek-Milstein, Dana Published: August 2007 Looks at the past and current leadership development needs of girls in Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia and offers recommendations for change. Funder(s): Elizabeth and Barets O. Benjamin Charitable Foundation, Valentine Foundation Subject(s): Women; Children and Youth; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(40 pages; 544.22KB; PDF)
Making the Match: Finding Funding for After School Education and Safety Programs Finance Project Sandel, Kate; Brittany Anuszkiewicz; Carol Cohen; Sharon Deich; Cheryl Hayes Published: August 2007 Outlines strategies for California school and community leaders to secure cash and in-kind resources — including public- and private-sector funding — for ASES programs. Funder(s): David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Evelyn & Walter Haas, Jr. Fund, Koret Foundation Related Organization(s): California Department of Education Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Children and Youth, After-School Programs Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(172 pages; 3.58MB; PDF)
Getting the Grant: A Guide to Securing Additional Funds for After School Education and Safety Programs Finance Project Ganow Jones, Michelle Published: August 2007 Describes how California school leaders can raise revenue through grants. Reviews the components of successful grant proposals and offers suggestions for strengthening proposals to improve their likelihood of funding. Funder(s): David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Evelyn & Walter Haas, Jr. Fund, Koret Foundation Related Organization(s): California Department of Education Subject(s): Education; Children and Youth, After-School Programs; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(52 pages; 1.56MB; PDF)
Making a Difference in Schools: The Big Brothers Big Sisters School-Based Mentoring Impact Study Public/Private Ventures Herrera, Carla; Amy F. Feldman; Jean Baldwin Grossman; Linda Z. Jucovy; Tina J. Kauh; Jennifer McMaken Published: August 2007 Surveys the participants of ten BBBS programs in over 70 schools. Examines the programs' social, behavioral, attitudinal, and academic benefits; the types of mentoring experiences that ensure these benefits; and their costs; and makes recommendations. Funder(s): Atlantic Philanthropies, Philip Morris USA, William T. Grant Foundation Related Organization(s): Edna McConnell Clark Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Children and Youth Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(142 pages; 1.71MB; PDF)
Rethinking High School: Preparing Students for Success in College, Career, and Life Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Corbett, Grace Calisi; Tracy A. Huebner Published: 2007 Profiles Gates-supported programs providing a college-preparatory environment, strong academic programs, a coherent curriculum from junior high through high school, extra support during freshman year, and opportunities for dropouts to finish high school. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Related Organization(s): WestEd Subject(s): Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Higher Education Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(44 pages; 3.30MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Published: 2007 Contains president's message, program information, grants list, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(100 pages; 208KB; PDF)
Recruiting New Teachers to Urban School Districts: What Incentives Will Work Center on Reinventing Public Education Milanowski, Anthony T.; Janice Jones; Hope Longwell-Grice; Allan Odden; Felicia Saffold; Kristen Schomisch Published: July 2007 Explores the effectiveness of financial incentives in attracting qualified teachers to low-performing and hard-to-staff schools. Surveys teachers in training on factors in job choices and considers the size of an effective pay incentive and alternatives. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(19 pages; 254KB; PDF)
2007 KIDS COUNT Data Book Annie E. Casey Foundation Published: July 2007 Provides an annual update on the well-being of American children based on ten key indicators of health, education, and economic security. Discusses the importance of family permanence and child welfare. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Education; Health Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(196 pages; 3.8MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(196 pages; 3.8MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report Edna McConnell Clark Foundation Published: 2006 Contains president's message, fund and program information, grants list, grantee information, financial statements, grant guidelines, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Edna McConnell Clark Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Children and Youth Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(48 pages; 656KB; PDF)
Spending Choices and School Autonomy: Lessons From Ohio Elementary Schools Center on Reinventing Public Education Roza, Marguerite Published: July 2007 Reviews the research on school autonomy and explores how varying degrees of flexibility and control at different types of schools affect resource allocation, including trade-offs between teacher salaries and number of staff. Considers implications. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(22 pages; 861KB; PDF)
Two Alternative Yet Complementary Conceptual Frameworks for Financing American Education Center on Reinventing Public Education Kirst, Michael; Lori Rhodes Published: July 2007 Outlines strategies to integrate systemic performance-based reform, which assumes that improving the school system will help all students meet standards, and out-of-school interventions, which attempts to mitigate the effects of poverty and other factors. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(21 pages; 658KB; PDF)
Creating a Successful Performance Compensation System for Educators National Institute for Excellence in Teaching Published: July 2007 Offers recommendations for reforming teacher compensation systems and outlines important design elements of successful performance-pay plans. Funder(s): Joyce Foundation Subject(s): Education Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(16 pages; 107KB; PDF)
Hiring, Assignment, and Transfer in Chicago Public Schools New Teacher Project Published: July 2007 Examines teacher staffing rules and district efforts to secure high-quality teachers in Chicago Public Schools. Suggests that the district benefits from an unusually progressive set of school staffing policies and procedures. Funder(s): Joyce Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(68 pages; 480KB; PDF)
Why Accreditation Doesn't Work and What Policymakers Can Do About It American Council of Trustees and Alumni Published: July 2007 Presents a critical analysis of the current federal system of higher education accreditation and recommends sweeping policy changes. Funder(s): Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc. Subject(s): Higher Education; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 1.67MB; PDF)
Teacher Induction in Kansas City: State Policy, District Trends, and Their Implications New Teacher Center at the University of California, Santa Cruz Johnson, Lisa S. Published: July 2007 Analyzes findings from a study of teacher induction policy in the Kansas City metropolitan area and illustrates the effects of these policies on district practices governing mentoring, professional development, and new teacher support programs. Funder(s): Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Subject(s): Education; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(37 pages; 125KB; PDF)
Strengthening State Adult Education Policies for Low-Skilled Workers Working Poor Families Project Duke, Amy-Ellen; Evelyn Ganzglass Published: July 2007 Describes the federally funded state-run adult education system, and discusses options for improving program quality, such as promoting transitions to postsecondary education, raising the intensity and quality of instruction, and increasing funding. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Ford Foundation, Joyce Foundation Subject(s): Education; Education, Continuing Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 557KB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report New York Community Trust Published: 2007 Contains chair's and president's messages, a feature on affordable housing in New York City, program information, grant guidelines, fund information, financial statements, funds list, grants list, and lists of 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(64 pages; 1.30MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(64 pages; 1.30MB; PDF)
Representing the New Majority: A Status Report on the Diversity of the University of California Medical School Faculty Greenlining Institute Echiverri, Angela; Hilary Joy; Abu Kanu Published: June 2007 Examines the racial and ethnic diversity of the five-campus University of California medical school system, and how effectively the UC medical schools are preparing a physician workforce that represents the diverse populations of the state. Funder(s): California Endowment, California Wellness Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Minorities; Health Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(44 pages; 11.03MB; PDF)
Leading the Local: Teachers Union Presidents Speak on Change, Challenges Education Sector Moore Johnson, Susan; Morgaen Donaldson; Mindy Munger; John Papay; Emily Qazibash Published: June 2007 Describes and discusses the responses of local union presidents to the challenges of leading teachers, reforming compensation, addressing teacher quality, and building new relationships between labor and management. Funder(s): Joyce Foundation Subject(s): Education; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(40 pages; 343KB; PDF)
State Teacher Policy Yearbook National Council on Teacher Quality Published: June 2007 Examines the policies that determine how teachers are prepared, certified, hired, paid, evaluated, encouraged and dismissed — in all fifty states and the District of Columbia — and offers recommendations for improvement. Funder(s): Achelis Foundation, Bodman Foundation, Daniels Fund, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Fisher Family Foundation, Gleason Foundation, IBM International Foundation, Joyce Foundation, Koret Foundation, Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc., Martha Holden Jennings Foundation, Milken Family Foundation, Thomas B. Fordham Foundation Subject(s): Education; Higher Education; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(126 pages; 862KB; PDF)
How Far Behind in Math and Reading Are English Language Learners? Pew Hispanic Center Published: June 2007 Compares state and national standardized testing data of English language learners (ELL) with those of other groups in the fourth and eighth grades, and examines changes in the gap and in the ELL group's demographic composition. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Minorities; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 1.49MB; PDF)
California's Afterschool Expansion: The Planning for Implementation of Proposition 49 and Considerations for Planners in Other States William T. Grant Foundation Ames, Joseph Published: June 2007 Aims to share insights from the California experience with advocates, program operators, and state agency, school and political officials in other states who are contemplating an expansion of afterschool programs. Funder(s): William T. Grant Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, After-School Programs; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(39 pages; 4.39MB; PDF)
Good Principals Aren't Born — They're Mentored: Are We Investing Enough to Get the School Leaders We Need? Southern Regional Education Board Gray, Cheryl; Gene Bottoms; Betty Fry; Kathy O'Neill Published: June 2007 Draws on survey data from a sample of experienced principal mentors who have guided interns in university-based principal preparation programs, and describes the present condition of mentoring for aspiring school leaders. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Education; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(100 pages; 225KB; PDF)
The Learning Season: The Untapped Power of Summer to Advance Student Achievement Nellie Mae Education Foundation Miller, Beth M. Published: June 2007 Illustrates how test-score gaps between poor and middle-class children widen over the early years due to differences in summer learning. Discusses how various summer programs could support academic success and gives policy and research recommendations. Funder(s): Nellie Mae Education Foundation Related Organization(s): Center for Summer Learning at Johns Hopkins University Subject(s): Education; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(76 pages; 4.29MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report: The Time Is Now Lumina Foundation for Education Published: 2007 Contains board chair's message, president's message, financial highlights, program information, guidelines for grant seekers, grants list, and lists of board members, senior staff, and academic advisory council members. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Higher Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(28 pages; 1.49MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(28 pages; 1.49MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report Lilly Endowment, Inc. Published: 2007 Contains board chair and president's message; program information; religion, education, and community development grantee profiles; grants list; grant guidelines; financial statements; and list of directors. Funder(s): Lilly Endowment, Inc. Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(53 pages; 1.33MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report George Gund Foundation Published: 2007 Contains president's letter, executive director's letter, photo essay, grants list, program information, grant guidelines and application procedures, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Includes link to searchable grants database. Funder(s): George Gund Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(56 pages; 2.40MB; PDF)
Redesigning Jewish Education for the 21st Century: A Lippman Kanfer Institute Working Paper Jewish Education Service of North America Woocher, Jonathan; Renee Rubin Ross; Meredith Woocher Published: May 2007 Discusses limitations of existing models and approaches in Jewish education, presents rationales and design principles for innovation and strategic change, and explores implications for educational policy and practice. Includes profiles of four families. Funder(s): Lippman Kanfer Family Foundation Subject(s): Education; Religion; Children and Youth Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(60 pages; 4.27MB; PDF)
Resident Physicians' Preparedness to Provide Cross-Cultural Care: Implications for Clinical Care and Medical Education Policy Commonwealth Fund Betancourt, Joseph; Minah Kim; Joel Weissman Published: May 2007 Recommends integrating cross-cultural training into medical school curricula, training faculty to ensure useful instruction and mentoring, and mandatory and formal evaluation of residents' cross-cultural communication skills. Funder(s): Commonwealth Fund Subject(s): Health; Education Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(24 pages; 471KB; PDF)
Midcourse Corrections to a Major Initiative: A Report on The James Irvine Foundation's CORAL Experience James Irvine Foundation Walker, Gary Published: May 2007 Draws lessons from the reorientation of the Communities Organizing Resources to Advance Learning (CORAL) Initiative, a $60 million initiative aimed at improving educational achievement in low-performing schools in five California cities. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Children and Youth, After-School Programs; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Program Evaluation Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(24 pages; 1.7MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(24 pages; 1.7MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report Bush Foundation Published: 2007 Contains president's message, program information, grantee profiles, grants list, and financial statements. Funder(s): Bush Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Human Services Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(34 pages; 4.5MB; PDF)
Squeeze Play: How Parents and the Public Look at Higher Education Today National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education Immerwahr, John; Paul Gasbarra; Jean Johnson; Amber Ott; Jonathan Rochkind Published: May 2007 Presents findings from surveys, focus groups, and interviews with more than two dozen corporate, media, philanthropic, and legislative leaders to examine how the American public thinks about higher education today. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Related Organization(s): Public Agenda Subject(s): Higher Education; Social Science Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(59 pages; 451KB; PDF)
What Makes a Difference in the Education of Latino U.S. Students: Learning from the Experience of 13 ENLACE Partnerships W.K. Kellogg Foundation Published: May 2007 Summarizes lessons learned from the ENLACE initiative, which the Kellogg Foundation established in 1997 to boost academic achievement, college admissions, and graduation rates among the nation's fast-growing Latino population. Funder(s): W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Education; Minorities, Hispanics/Latinos; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(58 pages; 2.69MB; PDF)
Building a Culture of Evidence for Community College Student Success: Early Progress in the Achieving the Dream Initiative MDRC Brock, Thomas; Todd Ellwein; Christian Geckeler; Susan Gooden; Davis Jenkins; Casey MacGregor; Kasey Martin; Bethany Miller; Jennifer Miller; Michael Pih Published: May 2007 Describes a multiyear, national initiative to help community college students stay in school and succeed. Evaluates the progress of the first group of participating colleges after one year of planning and implementation. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Related Organization(s): Community College Research Center at Columbia University Teachers College Subject(s): Higher Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(183 pages; 875KB; PDF)
Demography Is Not Destiny: Increasing the Graduation Rates of Low-Income College Students at Large Public Universities Pell Institute for the Study of Opportunity in Higher Education Engle, Jennifer; Colleen O'Brien Published: May 2007 Analyzes retention policies and practices at four-year institutions with high percentages of low-income students, and considers the feasibility of replicating efforts to improve graduation rates that have been successful at smaller institutions. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(68 pages; 2.62MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley Published: 2007 Contains mission statement, donors list, funds list, grants list, grant history, donor information, grant guidelines, program information, financial statement, and lists of board members, investment committee members, and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 247KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(16 pages; 247KB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report Nordson Corporation Foundation Published: 2007 Contains mission statement, foundation information, 2006 grant highlights and grants list, grant guidelines, list of employees who volunteer, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Nordson Corporation Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Human Services Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 1.55MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(16 pages; 1.55MB; PDF)
Commercializing University Innovations: A Better Way National Bureau of Economic Research Litan, Robert E.; Lesa Mitchell; E.J. Reedy Published: April 2007 Argues that university leadership must refocus its attention from a revenue-driven patent/licensing model to an approach that emphasizes the quantity, viability, and rapid commercial potential of scientific and technological innovations. Funder(s): Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Science/Technology Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(34 pages; 282KB; PDF)
Smoke-Free Families: State of the Science Capstone Meeting Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Published: April 2007 Summarizes research findings on best practices for interventions, policy developments, and future directions discussed at an October 2006 conference of RWJF's Smoke-Free Families: Innovations to Stop Smoking During and Beyond Pregnancy program. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Women; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 165KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(16 pages; 165KB; PDF)
Second Roundtable Meeting: Innovations in Building Consumer Demand for Tobacco-Cessation Products and Services Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Published: April 2007 Outlines February 2007 discussions at the National Tobacco Cessation Collaborative's Consumer Demand Roundtable on supporting the quitting process, building demand for products and services among employers and health plans, and design innovations. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(18 pages; 149KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(18 pages; 149KB; PDF)
The Nursing Faculty Shortage: Public and Private Partnerships Address a Growing Need Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Published: April 2007 Provides an overview of the shortage of nursing program faculty and summarizes promising strategies and collaborations between states and educational systems to reduce barriers for potential faculty, promote curriculum reform, and expand capacity. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Education; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(10 pages; 320KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(10 pages; 320KB; PDF)
School Finance Systems and Their Responsiveness to Performance Pressures: A Case Study of North Carolina Center on Reinventing Public Education Hansen, Janet S.; Heather Barney; Gina Schuyler Ikemoto; Julie A. Marsh Published: April 2007 Details the mechanisms of and influences on the state's school finance system, changes caused by increased performance pressures, local officials' views on alternative allocation of resources, and obstacles to linking resources to student learning. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(59 pages; 1.15MB; PDF)
Equal Access to Quality Education for Roma, Volume 1: Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania, Serbia Open Society Institute Published: April 2007 Examines educational discrimination, isolation, and exclusion experienced by Roma children, and maintains that most governmental policies and programs for Roma remain largely unfulfilled. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Education; Social Science, Ethnic Studies Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(620 pages; 3.7MB; PDF)
2007 Charter School Facility Finance Landscape Local Initiatives Support Corporation Balboni, Elise; Clara Chae; Kathy Olsen; Eva Rainer Published: April 2007 Provides a roadmap for individual schools as they attempt to navigate the charter school facility landscape, and a policy guide for those interested in helping to rationalize the sector and develop more equitable funding for charter school facilities. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(48 pages; 924KB; PDF)
Tracking the Supply of Health Professions Education Programs in California Center for the Health Professions at University of California, San Francisco Bates, Timothy; Susan A. Chapman Published: April 2007 Maps the "education link" in California's supply chain for selected health professions, identifying institutions that train these professionals and reporting data on the number of graduates of these training programs. Funder(s): California Endowment, California HealthCare Foundation, California Wellness Foundation Subject(s): Health; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(53 pages; 2.3MB; PDF)
College and University Ranking Systems: Global Perspectives and American Challenges Institute for Higher Education Policy Sanoff, Alvin P.; Marguerite Clarke; Massimo Savino; Alex Usher Published: April 2007 Examines how higher education ranking systems function, how other countries use ranking systems, and the impact of college rankings in the United States on student access, choice, and opportunity. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Journalism/Media Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(64 pages; 386KB; PDF)
Opening the Door to the American Dream: Increasing Higher Education Access and Success for Immigrants Institute for Higher Education Policy Erisman, Wendy; Shannon Looney Published: April 2007 Describes the demographic and educational characteristics of the immigrant population in the United States, and discusses barriers faced by legal immigrants seeking to enroll in postsecondary education. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Social Science, Immigration Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(52 pages; 463KB; PDF)
School Choice by the Numbers: The Fiscal Effect of School Choice Programs, 1990-2006 Milton and Rose D. Friedman Foundation Aud, Susan Published: April 2007 Calculates the fiscal impact of existing school voucher and tax-credit scholarship programs, and maintains that school choice programs produce substantial savings for states and school districts. Funder(s): Milton and Rose D. Friedman Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(40 pages; 795KB; PDF)
Preparing School Leaders for a Changing World: Lessons From Exemplary Leadership Development Programs Stanford Educational Leadership Institute Darling-Hammond, Linda; Michelle LaPointe; Debra Meyerson; Margaret Orr Published: April 2007 Presents eight case studies of effective school leadership training programs and provides the key characteristics of high-quality training to help states and districts address long-standing weaknesses in the way principals are prepared for their jobs. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Education; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(259 pages; 3.37MB; PDF)
Out-of-School Immigrant Youth Public Policy Institute of California Hill, Laura E.; Joseph Hayes Published: April 2007 Describes the population of out-of-school immigrant youth in California and the subset of this group served by California's Migrant Education Program. Suggests ways to target services, improve future data collection, and enhance program organization. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(135 pages; 2.24MB; PDF)
Kansas School District Efficiency Study Part I: Efficiency Analysis Standard & Poor's Published: April 2007 Ranks the state's school districts by relative educational efficiency, as measured by the reading and math scores obtained for the money spent per student. Emphasizes the diversity of characteristics among the most efficient districts. Funder(s): Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(27 pages; 239KB; PDF)
Strengthening State Policies to Increase the Education and Skills of Low-Wage Workers Working Poor Families Project Crosley, Adair; Brandon Roberts Published: March 2007 Highlights the need for state-funded workforce development programs to target low-skill, low-wage workers. Describes state programs that direct resources to employers and nonprofits to train entry-level employees, former welfare recipients, and dropouts. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Ford Foundation, Joyce Foundation Subject(s): Education; Human Services, Employment; Education, Continuing Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 426KB; PDF)
Mapping Professional Development for Jewish Educators Fisher-Bernstein Institute for Jewish Philanthropy and Leadership at Brandeis University Sales, Amy L.; Annette Koren; Nicole Samuel Published: April 2007 Describes the desirable and necessary characteristics of effective professional development in Jewish education, the various opportunities and approaches available to Jewish educators, and possibilities for future expansion and improvement. Funder(s): Jim Joseph Foundation Subject(s): Education; Religion; Children and Youth Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(36 pages; 478KB; PDF)
Places — and Faces — That Foster Student Success Lumina Foundation for Education Published: March 2007 Discusses results and lessons learned from efforts on nine campuses to improve the retention rates of underserved first- and second-year students through summer programs, mentoring, other supports, and faculty development as part of a Lumina initiative. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Minorities; Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(44 pages; 2.71MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(44 pages; 2.71MB; PDF)
School Finance Systems and Their Responsiveness to Performance Pressures: A Case Study of Texas Center on Reinventing Public Education Hansen, Janet S.; Heather Barney; Gina Schuyler Ikemoto; Julie A. Marsh Published: March 2007 Details the mechanisms of and influences on the state's school finance system, changes caused by increased performance pressures, local officials' ability to allocate resources as deemed appropriate, and obstacles to linking resources to student learning. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(70 pages; 1.41MB; PDF)
Assessing Learning-Centered Leadership: Connections to Research, Professional Standards, and Current Practices Wallace Foundation Goldring, Ellen; Xiu Cravens; Stephen Elliott; Joseph Murphy; Andrew Porter Published: March 2007 Describes an assessment model designed to evaluate school leaders' performance. Unlike existing tools, this new system will assess both individuals and teams, and focuses specifically on instructional leadership and behaviors that improve learning. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Related Organization(s): Learning Sciences Institute at Vanderbilt University Subject(s): Education; Education, Leadership Development; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(33 pages; 230KB; PDF)
Getting Principal Mentoring Right: Lessons From the Field Wallace Foundation Published: March 2007 Looks at mentoring programs in two school districts — Jefferson County, Kentucky, Public Schools and New York City — and proposes quality guidelines for states and districts thinking about adopting new programs or improving existing ones. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Education; Education, Leadership Development; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(28 pages; 1.1MB; PDF)
Paying for Overhead: A Study of the Impact of Foundations' Overhead Payment Policies on Educational and Human Service Organizations Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University Rooney, Patrick; Heidi Frederick Published: March 2007 Examines the impact of foundations' overhead funding policies on educational and human services organizations, using data from two original surveys and six case studies. Funder(s): Aspen Institute Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Human Services Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(36 pages; 592KB; PDF)
Adult Literacy Education in Immigrant Communities: Identifying Policy and Program Priorities for Helping Newcomers Learn English Asian American Justice Center Wang, Ted Published: March 2007 Provides background information about ESOL issues, identifies promising program practices, and highlights policy priorities for increasing adult English learners' access to high quality ESOL courses. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Related Organization(s): National Council of La Raza, National Immigration Forum Subject(s): Human Services; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(57 pages; 2.55MB; PDF)
Returning to Learning: Adults' Success in College Is Key to America's Future Lumina Foundation for Education Pusser, Brian; David W. Breneman; Bruce M. Gansneder; Kay J. Kohl; John S. Levin; John H. Milam; Sarah E. Turner Published: March 2007 Provides an overview of research on adult learners' characteristics, risk factors, and needs at four-year institutions and in for-credit and non-credit courses, and what changes institutions and governments can implement to help adult students succeed. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Related Organization(s): University of Virginia Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Education, Continuing Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 6.24MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(32 pages; 6.24MB; PDF)
Massachusetts Community Colleges: The Potential for Improving College Attainment Boston Foundation Lassen, Mary M. Published: February 2007 Provides an overview of the state's community colleges, examines promising strategies to improve graduation rates among different demographics, and suggests new practices for community colleges, for collaboration among institutions, and for state policy. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(46 pages; 1.07MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(46 pages; 1.07MB; PDF)
A Review of the Open Educational Resources (OER) Movement: Achievements, Challenges, and New Opportunities William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Atkins, Daniel; Allen Hammond; John Seely Brown Published: February 2007 Examines the state of the foundation's efforts to improve educational opportunities worldwide through universal access to and use of high-quality academic content. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Education; Education, Distance Learning Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(84 pages; 1879KB; PDF)
Connecting Schools, Families, and Communities: Stories and Results from the Annie E. Casey Foundation's Education Investments Annie E. Casey Foundation Jehl, Jeanne Published: February 2007 Provides an overview of the foundation's investment philosophy and its approach to defining and documenting grantmaking results. Highlights the work of seven school/family/community partnerships and the results they have achieved. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Elementary and Secondary Education; Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(26 pages; 231KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(26 pages; 231KB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report Communities Foundation of Oklahoma Published: 2007 Contains mission statement, fund information, lists of grantees, financial summary, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Communities Foundation of Oklahoma Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(8 pages; 363KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(8 pages; 363KB; PDF)
Mandatory Testing and News in the Schools: Implications for Civic Education Carnegie-Knight Task Force on the Future of Journalism Education Published: January 2007 Presents findings from a survey of teachers on the importance of using the news in civic education; the impact of teaching to standardized tests in English, math, and science on classroom use of news; and lessons for administrators and policy makers. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Related Organization(s): Joan Shorenstein Center on the Press, Politics and Public Policy Subject(s): Journalism/Media; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(16 pages; 145KB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report: Restoring the Dream W.K. Kellogg Foundation Published: 2007 Contains board chair's message, CEO's message, program information, financial statements, list of board members and staff, and summaries of health, housing, rural development, youth, education, and international development projects. Funder(s): W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Health Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(116 pages; 3.8MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report Carnegie Corporation of New York Published: 2007 Contains program information emphasizing the foundation's focus on education in 2006. Also includes grants list, financial statements, administrative reports, and list 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(83 pages; 422 KB; PDF)
Tough Choices or Tough Times: The Report of the New Commission on the Skills of the American Workforce National Center on Education and the Economy Published: 2007 Proposes a far-reaching redesign of the American education system to improve the quality of the American workforce in response to global competition for jobs. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Lumina Foundation for Education, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Education; Social Science; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(28 pages; 1842KB; PDF)
Critical Connections: Linking States' Unit Record Systems to Track Student Progress Lumina Foundation for Education Ewell, Peter T.; Marianne Boeke Published: January 2007 Presents results from a national inventory of student unit record systems and examines how states use this data to track student progress. Offers recommendations on developing a national database, and linking K-12 and higher education records. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Related Organization(s): National Center for Higher Education Management Systems Subject(s): Education; Elementary and Secondary Education; Higher Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(40 pages; 681KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(40 pages; 681KB; PDF)
Keeping New Teachers: A First Look at the Influences of Induction in the Chicago Public Schools Consortium on Chicago School Research Kapadia, Kavita; Vanessa Coca; John Easton Published: January 2007 Examines whether participation in a formal induction program can improve teachers' experiences and job satisfaction, and demonstrates that strong levels of mentoring and support for new teachers greatly improve their desire to continue teaching. Funder(s): Joyce Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(68 pages; 7.72 MB; PDF)
A New Day for Learning Time, Learning and Afterschool Task Force Lewis, Anne Published: January 2007 Calls for federal, state, and local policies that support the exploration and redesign of the nation's learning system, including the structure of the traditional school day and academic year. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Subject(s): Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Children and Youth, After-School Programs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(48 pages; 2.6MB; PDF)
Physical Education Matters San Diego State University Published: January 2007 Identifies several areas in which physical education programs in California fall short of acceptable guidelines, and summarizes research on effective strategies to improve physical education for the benefit of children's health and education. Funder(s): California Endowment Related Organization(s): UCLA School of Public Health Subject(s): Athletics/Sports; Children and Youth; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 174KB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report: Transform. Lead. John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Published: 2007 Contains mission statement, letter from the board chair and president, program information, grants list, and financial statements. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Journalism/Media; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(56 pages; 4.9MB; PDF) Financial Statements
2006 Annual Report Duke Endowment Published: 2007 Contains mission statement, board chair's message, president's message, program information, grantee profiles, grants list, financial statements, and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): Duke Endowment Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Health Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(88 pages; 5.41MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report Wallace Foundation Published: 2007 Contains board chair's message, president's message, program information and highlights, recent publications list, grants list, financial statements, and list of directors and staff. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(40 pages; 2.92MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report James Irvine Foundation Published: 2007 Contains president's message on the foundation's long-term goals, mission statement, program information, grants list, financial statements, and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(53 pages; 2MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(53 pages; 2MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report St. Joe Community Foundation Published: 2007 Contains president's message, grants lists, grantee profiles, and financial statements. Funder(s): St. Joe Community Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 1.55MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report Greater Cincinnati Foundation Published: 2007 Contains list of grants, funds and individual contributions; financial statements; and stories of individuals working to improve their communities. Funder(s): Greater Cincinnati Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(62 pages; 6.45MB; HTML)
2006 Annual Report: What's the Big Idea? Joyce Foundation Published: 2007 Contains president's message, program information, project summaries, grantee profiles, grants list, financial statements, and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): Joyce Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Environment Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(21 pages; 637KB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report Seattle Foundation Published: 2007 Contains board chair's message, president's message, program information, list of contributors, grants list, financial statements, and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): Seattle Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(23 pages; 2.15MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Published: 2007 Contains mission statement, president's message, list of board members and staff, program information, grants list, description of special projects, and financial statements. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Environment Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(182 pages; 3.29MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Published: 2007 Contains program information, grantee profiles, grants list, and financial statements. Funder(s): Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Science/Technology; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(98 pages; 623KB; PDF)
Libraries Connect Communities: Public Library Funding & Technology Access Study 2006 - 2007 American Library Association Published: 2007 Examines the findings of a survey, a questionnaire, and state focus groups that pertain to funding for and access to computers and the Internet in U.S. public libraries. Funder(s): American Library Association, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Related Organization(s): Information Institute, College of Information, Florida State University Subject(s): Education; Education, Libraries; Science/Technology Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(227 pages; 6.22MB; PDF)
Educating Lawyers: Preparation for the Profession of Law Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching Sullivan, William; Lloyd Bond; Anne Colby; Lee Shulman; Judith Wegner Published: 2007 Examines the unique aspects and limitations of legal education, as part of a series of reports from the foundation's Preparation for the Professions Program. Funder(s): Atlantic Philanthropies Subject(s): Higher Education; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 806.23KB; PDF)
Schools Need Good Leaders Now: State Progress in Creating a Learning-Centered School Leadership System Southern Regional Education Board Published: 2007 Examines the progress of each of the SREB states, and of the region as a whole, in ensuring that every school has a leader who can help improve student achievement. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Education; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(40 pages; 208.73KB; PDF)
2007 - 2008 Assets and Opportunity Scorecard Corporation for Enterprise Development Published: 2007 Assesses financial security, business development, home ownership, health care, and education assets in the U.S., as compared by state, race, gender, and income. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Evelyn & Walter Haas, Jr. Fund, F.B. Heron Foundation, Ford Foundation, Levi Strauss Foundation Subject(s): Public Affairs; Health; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(20 pages; 1.20MB; PDF)
Education Leadership: A Bridge to School Reform Wallace Foundation DeVita, M. Christine; Richard Colvin; Linda Darling-Hammond; Kati Haycock Published: 2007 Contains highlights from the foundation's 2007 national conference, including commentary on the foundation's education leadership initiative and extended excerpts from two of the conference's keynote speakers. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(36 pages; 955.90KB; PDF)
A Road to Results: A Performance Measurement Guidebook for the Annie E. Casey Foundation's Education Program Annie E. Casey Foundation Manno, Bruno V.; Matt Arkin; Sarah Crittenden; Bryan Hassel Published: 2007 Provides an overview of Casey's performance measurement process: how to select measures, set goals, and report results. Includes a measurement matrix; common measures of impact, influence, and leverage; and examples of highlights from grantee reports. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Education; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Program Evaluation Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(43 pages; 542KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(43 pages; 542KB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Published: 2007 Contains mission statement, board chair's and executive director's messages, program information, grantee profiles, grants list, financial statements, grant guidelines, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 995KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(16 pages; 995KB; PDF)
The Internet and the Threat It Poses to Local Media: Lessons From News in the Schools Carnegie-Knight Task Force on the Future of Journalism Education Published: January 2007 Based on a survey of teachers and Newspapers-in-Education program directors, examines the use of Internet news in classroom instruction, implications for the economic viability of local news and community as locations of self-government, and challenges. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Related Organization(s): Joan Shorenstein Center on the Press, Politics and Public Policy Subject(s): Journalism/Media; Elementary and Secondary Education; Science/Technology, Internet Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(20 pages; 167KB; PDF)
2005 Annual Report Dyson Foundation Published: 2006 Contains year in review, financial summary, program information, grants list, grant guidelines, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Dyson Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(56 pages; 819KB; HTML) FOLIO Link(56 pages; 819KB; HTML)
Mapping Jewish Education: The National Picture Fisher-Bernstein Institute for Jewish Philanthropy and Leadership at Brandeis University Sales, Amy L.; Marion Gribetz; Annette Koren; Joe Reimer; Nicole Samuel; Len Saxe; Jackie Terry Published: December 2006 Based on interviews as well as a database of Jewish educational organizations, foundations, and programs, examines their accomplishments, challenges, future directions, and links within a Jewish educational system. Highlights the role of foundations. Funder(s): Jim Joseph Foundation Subject(s): Education; Religion; Children and Youth Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(26 pages; 382KB; PDF)
Monitoring Education for Roma: A Statistical Baseline for Central, Eastern, and South Eastern Europe Open Society Institute Published: December 2006 Looks at Roma participation in Central, Eastern, and South Eastern Europe across a broad range of key education indicators, including enrollment and completion in primary, secondary, and tertiary education. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Education; Social Science, Ethnic Studies; Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(42 pages; 643KB; PDF)
Raw Deal: School Beverage Contracts Less Lucrative Than They Seem Center for Science in the Public Interest Published: December 2006 Analyzes 120 contracts in 16 states to determine the amount of revenue public schools raise each year from contracts with beverage companies. Examines the efficiency of fundraising with beverage sales, and explores alternative forms of generating revenue. Funder(s): Argosy Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Elementary and Secondary Education; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(25 pages; 3.9MB; PDF)
Evaluation of the New York City Out-of-School Time Initiative: Report on the First Year: Executive Summary New York City Department of Youth and Community Development Russell, Christina; Kolajo Afolabi; Monica Mielke; Tiffany Miller; Lee Pearson; Elizabeth R. Reisner Published: December 2006 Describes an out-of-school program initiative serving more than 51,000 youth citywide. Presents data on the first year of program implementation and findings on participant engagement and associated academic and social development outcomes. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Related Organization(s): Policy Studies Associates, Inc. Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, After-School Programs; Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(10 pages; 82KB; PDF)
The Future of Private Loans: Who is Borrowing, and Why? Institute for Higher Education Policy Cunningham, Alisa F.; Courtney McSwain; Derek V. Price Published: December 2006 Examines developments in private loans within the student lending industry, characteristics of loan borrowers, and trends that might impact the growth of private loans in the future. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(52 pages; 671KB; PDF)
Leadership for Transforming High Schools Center for the Study of Teaching and Policy at University of Washington Copland, Michael; Elizabeth Boatright Published: December 2006 Explores the unique tasks and challenges faced by education leaders in the face of stricter accountability reforms associated with the federal No Child Left Behind legislation and associated state-level education policy initiatives. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Education; Education, Leadership Development; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(44 pages; 439KB; PDF)
A Workforce Development Triad: Federal Education Tax Credits, Community-Based Organizations, and Community Colleges Annie E. Casey Foundation Published: December 2006 Through a literature review of partnerships between community colleges and community-based organizations, looks at how education tax credits can be leveraged as a workforce development tool. Includes lessons learned and case studies. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Related Organization(s): FutureWorks Subject(s): Higher Education; Community Improvement/Development; Public Affairs, Tax Reform/Legislation Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(31 pages; 183KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(31 pages; 183KB; PDF)
What Are They and How Do I Use Them?: Strategies and Tools to Increase and Improve Filing of the Federal Hope and Lifetime Learning Education Tax Credits by Low-Income Filers Annie E. Casey Foundation Published: December 2006 Provides an overview of education tax credits, and suggests strategies to address operational and policy issues that prevent low-income families from filing for them. Includes samples of awareness-raising material and a guide for volunteer tax preparers. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Related Organization(s): FutureWorks Subject(s): Higher Education; Community Improvement/Development; Public Affairs, Tax Reform/Legislation Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(38 pages; 1.20MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(38 pages; 1.20MB; PDF)
Getting Started in Education Philanthropy: A Workbook to Identify Your Values, Interests, and Goals Grantmakers for Education; Association of Small Foundations; Social Venture Partners Published: November 2006 Offers guidance on deciding the level at which to work, impact to seek, populations to target, organizations to support, resources to give, results to expect, and whether to work from the inside or outside the education system. Includes case summaries. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(60 pages; 1.56MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Published: 2006 Contains mission statement, board chair and president's message, 2006 highlights, foundation and program information, grants list, funds list, donor information, financial statements, and lists of current and former board members and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(60 pages; 3.56MB; PDF) Donors List FOLIO Link(60 pages; 3.56MB; PDF)
Supporting Minnesota's Youngest Citizens: Lessons Learned 2003-2006 McKnight Foundation Published: November 2006 Presents lessons learned from the efforts of six Minnesota foundations and their grassroots coalition partners to establish early education outreach, business relationship building, parenting education, quality child care, and advocacy initiatives. Funder(s): McKnight Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Early Childhood; Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(20 pages; 1.3MB; PDF)
Engines of Inequality: Diminishing Equity in the Nation's Premier Public Universities Education Trust Gerald, Danette; Kati Haycock Published: 2006 Argues that admissions and financial aid policies at state flagship universities fail to serve low-income and minority students or fulfill their promise as public institutions of higher education. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(25 pages; 766KB; PDF)
2005 Annual Report Four County Community Foundation Published: 2006 Contains mission statement, board chair's message, fund information, funds list, financial statements, grantee profiles, and lists of board members, staff, and youth advisory committee members. Funder(s): Four County Community Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(12 pages; 706KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(12 pages; 706KB; PDF)
Leading, Learning, and Leadership Support Center for the Study of Teaching and Policy Knapp, Michael S.; Michael A. Copland; Margaret L. Plecki; Bradley S. Portin Published: October 2006 Offers a framework for improving learning-focused leadership through the use of data and evidence, reallocation of resources, redefined roles and responsibilities, assessment of leadership performance, better governance, and a focus on high schools. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(76 pages; 1.21MB; PDF)
Race Matters: Unequal Opportunities in Education Annie E. Casey Foundation Published: October 2006 Summarizes the consequences of racial disparities in education and the barriers to equal opportunity, including educational segregation and unequal resources, opportunities, and discipline. Calls for equity in funding, programming, and teacher quality. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Minorities; Education; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(2 pages; 68KB; PDF) Race Matters Toolkit
Unfulfilled Promise: The Dimensions and Characteristics of Philadelphia's Dropout Crisis, 2000-05 Center for Social Organization of Schools Neil, Ruth; Robert Balfanz Published: October 2006 Examines extensive data from schools and social service agencies to establish Philadelphia's public high school graduation rate, and provides recommendations for cities across the country to use in solving their dropout problem. Funder(s): William Penn Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(52 pages; 1.2MB; PDF)
Confronting the Challenges of Participatory Culture: Media Education for the 21st Century John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Jenkins, Henry Published: October 2006 Examines the gap between youth who lack access to new technology and those who have the opportunity to participate in the design, communication, and learning process required to develop media literacy and skills. Includes recommendations for educators. Funder(s): John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Related Organization(s): Comparative Media Studies Program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology Subject(s): Education; Children and Youth Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(72 pages; 354KB; PDF)
Money on the Table: State Initiatives to Improve Financial Aid Participation Jobs for the Future Prince, Heath Published: October 2006 Describes media, technology, and outreach campaigns to improve financial aid participation at community colleges in California, Connecticut, North Carolina, and Texas. Highlights efforts to increase low-income and minority student enrollment. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(16 pages; 179KB; PDF)
A Supporting Role: How Accreditors Can Help Promote the Success of Community College Students Jobs for the Future Biswas, Radha Published: October 2006 Examines the capacity of self-assessment and peer review processes to advance student achievement at higher education institutions. Part of the Achieving the Dream initiative to improve learning and outcomes for minority and low-income students. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(28 pages; 286KB; PDF)
Leading, Learning, and Leadership Support: Overview Center for the Study of Teaching and Policy at University of Washington Knapp, Michael S.; Michael A. Copland; Margaret L. Plecki; Bradley S. Portin Published: October 2006 Offers an overview of leadership and leadership support in relation to the overarching goal of improving learning. Provides an introduction to the Improving Leadership for Learning research report series. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Education; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(76 pages; 1.20MB; PDF)
Data-Informed Leadership in Education Center for the Study of Teaching and Policy at University of Washington Knapp, Michael S.; Michael A. Copland; Jack Monpas-Huber; Juli Swinnerton Published: October 2006 Explores ideas, frameworks, and beliefs concerning the use of data in educational decision making and in the work of leaders at state and local levels as it relates to the improvement of teaching and learning. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Education; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(56 pages; 827KB; PDF)
Allocating Resources and Creating Incentives to Improve Teaching and Learning Center for the Study of Teaching and Policy at University of Washington Plecki, Margaret; Christopher Alejano; Michael S. Knapp; Chad Lochmiller Published: October 2006 Offers insights from scholarly literature, related theory, and practical activities to inform the efforts of policymakers, researchers and practitioners to allocate resources and create incentives that result in powerful, equitable learning for all. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Education; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(50 pages; 606KB; PDF)
Redefining Roles, Responsibilities, and Authority of School Leaders Center for the Study of Teaching and Policy at University of Washington Portin, Bradley S.; Christopher Alejano; Michael S. Knapp; Elizabeth Marzolf Published: October 2006 Addresses the core challenges faced by principals and other school leaders faced with high expectations and accountability and inconsistent or limited support, based on current research literature in the field. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Education; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Literature Review PubHub Link(45 pages; 816KB; PDF)
Purposes, Uses, and Practices of Leadership Assessment in Education Center for the Study of Teaching and Policy at University of Washington Portin, Bradley S.; Sue Feldman; Michael S. Knapp Published: October 2006 Explores recent research literature dealing with personnel evaluations, professional learning, accountability, and the relation of leadership to learning, in order to clarify how leadership assessment practices impact student achievement. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Education; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Literature Review PubHub Link(54 pages; 681KB; PDF)
Redefining and Improving School District Governance Center for the Study of Teaching and Policy at University of Washington Plecki, Margaret; Michael S. Knapp; Julie McCleery Published: October 2006 Explores recent research literature and emerging practices concerning the roles and responsibilities of district school boards and the issues impeding or assisting their effectiveness. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Education; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Literature Review PubHub Link(59 pages; 700KB; PDF)
Promoting Student Success in Community Colleges by Increasing Support Services Working Poor Families Project Roberts, Brandon; Deborah Povich Published: 2006 Recommends state policies to improve community college students' retention and completion rates through enhanced tutoring, counseling, and other supports, as well as alternative instructional models that allow working adults to learn in flexible formats. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Ford Foundation, Joyce Foundation Subject(s): Education; Education, Continuing Education; Education, Distance Learning Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(6 pages; 345KB; PDF)
Value-Added Modeling: The Challenge of Measuring Educational Outcomes Carnegie Corporation of New York Stewart, Barbara Elizabeth Published: 2006 Provides an overview of value-added modeling, a method of measuring the effectiveness of teachers and schools by tracking student test scores at the beginning and end of the year. Outlines its history, merits, uses for teacher education, and challenges. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(18 pages; 198KB; PDF)
Liberal Education and Civic Engagement: A Project of the Ford Foundation's Knowledge, Creativity and Freedom Program Ford Foundation Lawry, Steven; Daniel Laurison; Jonathan VanAtwerpen Published: September 2006 Surveys and assesses recent efforts by U.S. colleges and universities to cultivate in their students the intellectual skills and values conducive to lives of civic engagement. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Civil Society; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(40 pages; 253KB; PDF)
Measuring Up 2006: The National Report Card on Higher Education National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education Hunt Jr., James B.; Patrick Callan; Garrey Carruthers; Peter Ewell Published: September 2006 Measures the performance of the U.S. and of each state in providing education and training beyond high school. Compares national and state higher education performance with other nations. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Higher Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 1.6MB; PDF)
Public Libraries and the Internet 2006 Information Use Management & Policy Institute at Florida State University Bertot, John; Paul Jaeger; Charles McClure; Joe Ryan Published: September 2006 Examines the capability of public libraries to provide and sustain public access Internet services and resources that meet community needs, including serving as the first choice for content, resources, services, and technology infrastructure. Funder(s): American Library Association, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Education; Education, Libraries Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(255 pages; 1.2MB; PDF)
Future of the First Amendment: What America's High School Students Think About Their Freedoms John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Yalof, David; Kenneth Dautrich Published: September 2006 Presents findings from a survey of students and teachers in 34 high schools, that examines attitudes toward First Amendment protections for national and local news media, and student newspapers, and evaluates current education on the rights it guarantees. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Journalism/Media; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(15 pages; 856KB; PDF)
Leadership for Learning: Making the Connections Among State, District, and School Policies and Practices Wallace Foundation Published: September 2006 Demonstrates the critical need for systematic policies, standards, and training that support elementary and secondary school principals in their roles as effective leaders and catalysts of student achievement. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(16 pages; 3.27MB; PDF)
2005 Annual Report Edna McConnell Clark Foundation Published: 2006 Contains president's message, fund and program information, grants list, grantee information, financial statements, grant guidelines, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Edna McConnell Clark Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Children and Youth Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(48 pages; 656KB; PDF)
The Nursing Faculty Shortage: A Crisis for Health Care Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Yordy, Karl D. Published: July 2006 Reviews research on the nursing faculty shortage and the need for more doctorate-level training, examines contributing factors, considers current approaches and interventions, and makes recommendations, such as creating a competitive fellowships program. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Health, Healthcare Access/Reform; Higher Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(16 pages; 134KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(16 pages; 134KB; PDF)
Using Multiple Lenses: An Examination of the Economic and Racial/Ethnic Diversity of College Students James Irvine Foundation Published: July 2006 Examines the relationship between the increase in enrollment of underrepresented minority students, and of low-income students. Emphasizes the importance of looking at both factors to inform campus diversity policies and practices. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Minorities Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(23 pages; 1.7MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(23 pages; 1.7MB; PDF)
Rethinking High School: Inaugural Graduations at New York City's New High Schools Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Huebner, Tracy; Grace Calisi Corbett; Kate Phillippo Published: 2006 Provides graduation and college acceptance rates at fourteen high schools established as part of New York City's 2002 new schools initiative. Reviews the new schools' goals and accomplishments in improving outcomes, such as offering advanced courses. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Related Organization(s): WestEd Subject(s): Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Higher Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(28 pages; 740KB; PDF)
2005-2006 Annual Report Tom S. and Marye Kate Aldridge Charitable & Educational Trust Published: 2006 Contains board chair's letter, grantmaking information, mission statement, and list of scholarship award recipients. Funder(s): Tom S. and Marye Kate Aldridge Charitable & Educational Trust Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(3 pages; 143KB; HTML) FOLIO Link(3 pages; 143KB; HTML)
2005 Annual Report New York Community Trust Published: 2006 Contains chair's and president's messages, a feature on health and environmental grantees, program information, grant guidelines, fund information, financial statements, funds list, grants list, and lists of 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(64 pages; 1.35 MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(64 pages; 1.35 MB; PDF)
A New Agenda for a New Michigan Michigan Future, Inc. Published: June 2006 Outlines a plan to build a high-prosperity Michigan focused on knowledge-based enterprises by creating a culture and making public investments that foster, attract, and retain talent. Offers strategies for education, business environment, and leadership. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Frey Foundation, Hudson-Webber Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Higher Education; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(44 pages; 1.24MB; PDF)
Long Overdue: A Fresh Look at Public Attitudes About Libraries in the 21st Century Public Agenda Published: June 2006 Examines the public view of libraries compared with other community services, including use of government funds, programs for teens, and online access. Identifies opportunities for libraries to actively build public support, to compete for public funds. Funder(s): Americans for Libraries Council, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Education; Education, Libraries Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(84 pages; 1.9MB; PDF)
Teaching Inequality: How Poor and Minority Students Are Shortchanged on Teacher Quality Education Trust Peske, Heather; Kati Haycock Published: June 2006 Identifies national distribution patterns of qualified and experienced teachers, describes the impact of quality on student achievement, and includes strategies for state leaders to use in outlining an equity plan for schools in their districts. Funder(s): Joyce Foundation Subject(s): Education; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(20 pages; 711KB; PDF)
2006 KIDS COUNT Data Book Annie E. Casey Foundation Published: June 2006 Provides a portrait of the health, educational, and economic conditions of American children. Outlines strategies for supporting family, friend, and neighbor child care, and the importance of this form of care to the healthy development of young children. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Education; Health Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(188 pages; 3.4M; PDF) FOLIO Link(188 pages; 3.4M; PDF)
New England 2020: A Forecast of Educational Attainment and Its Implications for the Workforce of New England States Nellie Mae Education Foundation Coelen, Stephen Published: June 2006 Finds that most New England states will suffer declines in the percentage of young workers holding Bachelor's degrees by the year 2020 if current educational and demographic trends continue. Funder(s): Nellie Mae Education Foundation Subject(s): Education; Higher Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(60 pages; 5MB; PDF)
Fixing the Formula: A New Approach to Determining Independent Students' Ability to Pay for College Lumina Foundation for Education Baum, Sandy Published: May 2006 Proposes a comprehensive and reliable need-analysis formula for calculating financial aid for independent — and disproportionately low-income — students. Explains the method's premises, components, and differences from the Federal Methodology. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Related Organization(s): National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(31 pages; 982KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(31 pages; 982KB; PDF)
Schools Can't Wait: Accelerating the Redesign of University Principal Preparation Programs Southern Regional Education Board Fry, Betty; Gene Bottoms; Kathy O'Neill Published: May 2006 Reviews recent efforts by 22 universities to provide higher quality training programs for school leaders. Includes examples of effective redesign practices and outlines an action plan for implementing successful educational leadership initiatives. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Education; Education, Leadership Development; Higher Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(100 pages; 243KB; PDF)
Building Capacity: A Study of the Impact of the James Irvine Foundation Campus Diversity Initiative James Irvine Foundation Published: May 2006 Evaluates an initiative, conducted from 2000 to 2005, to increase college access for underrepresented minority students at 28 independent college and university campuses in California. Highlights practical lessons for addressing issues of diversity. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Minorities Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(119 pages; 1.4MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(119 pages; 1.4MB; PDF)
Creating Careers, Improving Care: A Win-Win Economic Advancement Strategy for Certified Nursing Assistants in Long-Term Care Jobs for the Future Prince, Heath Published: May 2006 Examines strategies for developing training and education programs that will facilitate career advancement for nursing assistants. Explores the link between recruitment, retention, and advancement practices and the quality of care provided by caregivers. Funder(s): Jacob and Valeria Langeloth Foundation Subject(s): Education; Health Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(36 pages; 589KB; PDF)
2005 Annual Report Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley Published: 2006 Contains mission statement, grant history, profile of a fundraising project, funds list, grants list, donor information, grant guidelines, financial statement, and lists of board members, investment committee members, and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 621KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(16 pages; 621KB; PDF)
2005 Annual Report San Angelo Health Foundation Published: 2006 Contains board chair's message, mission and vision statements, grants list, program information, financial statements, grant guidelines, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): San Angelo Health Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Health Publication Type: Annual Report FOLIO Link(12 pages; 947KB; PDF)
The Revolving Door for Underrepresented Minority Faculty in Higher Education James Irvine Foundation Moreno, José; Alma Clayton-Pedersen; Sharon Parker; Daryl Smith; Daniel Teraguchi Published: April 2006 Provides an analysis of hiring and retention data, from 2000 and 2004, at twenty-seven private colleges and universities in California. Examines efforts to increase racial/ethnic faculty diversity. Part of the foundation's Campus Diversity Initiative. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation Related Organization(s): Association of American Colleges and Universities, Claremont Graduate University Subject(s): Higher Education; Minorities Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(21 pages; 357KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(21 pages; 357KB; PDF)
The Silent Epidemic: Perspectives of High School Dropouts Civic Enterprises Bridgeland, John; John DiIulio; Karen Morison Published: March 2006 Presents findings from a survey that examines why some students do not complete their high school education, and what academic and personal supports would have helped them stay in school. Includes recommendations for improving graduation rates. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Related Organization(s): Peter D. Hart Research Associates Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(44 pages; 1.1MB; PDF)
New Media and the Future of Public Service Advertising: Case Studies Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation Published: March 2006 Provides a collection of case studies on campaigns that use new media to help illustrate ways to incorporate new strategies into public education efforts to address health issues. Funder(s): Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation Subject(s): Health; Education Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(83 pages; 1.3MB; PDF)
San Francisco Bay Area KIPP Schools: A Study of Early Implementation SRI International David, Jane; Elizabeth Grant; Roneeta Guha; Alejandra Lopez-Torkos; Katrina R. Woodworth; Viki Young Published: March 2006 Measures how well five San Francisco Bay Area schools have implemented the goals of the Knowledge Is Power Program during the first year of a three-year initiative to prepare underserved urban youth for college. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Related Organization(s): Knowledge Is Power Program Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(90 pages; 654KB; PDF)
The Knowledge Filter and Economic Growth: The Role of Scientist Entrepreneurship Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Audretsch, David B.; Taylor Aldridge; Alexander Oettl Published: March 2006 Assesses the prevalence of and trends in the commercialization of research by university scientists funded by the National Cancer Institute. Analyzes levels of entrepreneurship in patenting choices and the role of university technology transfer offices. Funder(s): Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Subject(s): Science/Technology; Science/Technology, Intellectual Property; Higher Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(67 pages; 469KB; PDF)
Reality Check 2006: Are American Parents and Students Ready for More Math and Science? Public Agenda Johnson, Jean; Ana Maria Arumi; Amber Ott; Michael Remaley Published: February 2006 Presents findings from a survey that examines the attitudes of students and parents toward public school academic standards, preparation for college or work, and the importance of science and technology to global competitiveness. Includes recommendations. Funder(s): GE Foundation, Nellie Mae Education Foundation, Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(19 pages; 371KB; PDF)
Public Opinion Poll: Executive Summary Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics Published: January 2006 Outlines survey findings on Americans' views on college sports, including commercialization, professionalization, coaches' salaries, athletes' welfare, effects on other departments, and links between athletics success, expenses, and alumni donations. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Athletics/Sports; Higher Education Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(10 pages; 137KB; PDF)
Structural Constraints in Postsecondary Education: Capacity and Financial Aid Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Published: January 2006 Includes presentation materials on advocacy options to help increase public higher education capacity and secure financial aid for low-income students in order to meet increasing demand as high school graduation rates rise as a result of investment. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Related Organization(s): Bridgespan Group Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(20 pages; 367KB; PDF)
2005 Annual Report: From Ideas to Action W.K. Kellogg Foundation Published: 2006 Contains board chair's message, CEO's message, program information, financial statements, list of board members and staff, and illustrated summaries of projects in the U.S., Latin America and the Caribbean, and southern Africa. Funder(s): W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Health Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(100 pages; 2.7MB; PDF)
2004-2005 Annual Report Carnegie Corporation of New York Published: 2006 Contains an extensive report from the president as well as program information, grants list, and financial statements. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; International Affairs/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(228 pages; 1.2MB; PDF)
The Literacy of America's College Students American Institutes for Research Baer, Justin; Stéphane Baldi; Andrea Cook Published: January 2006 Measures the literacy of 1,827 graduating college and university students from eighty institutions. Looks at the ability to perform prose tasks such as read and use texts; search and comprehend forms; and conduct quantitative, computational tasks. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Higher Education; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(56 pages; 941KB; PDF)
A Road to Results: Results-Based Accountability in the Annie E. Casey Foundation's Education Program Annie E. Casey Foundation Manno, Bruno V.; Bryan Hassel; Amy Way Published: January 2006 Reviews a four-year pilot K-12 education project focused on results-based assessments of preparedness for children, families, and communities. Details how project results shaped the foundation's education program and grantmaking. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Program Evaluation Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(46 pages; 450KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(46 pages; 450KB; PDF)
2005 Annual Report Seattle Foundation Published: 2006 Contains board chair's message, president's message, list of contributors, grants list, financial statements, list of board members and staff, and historical and program information to mark the foundation's 60th anniversary. Funder(s): Seattle Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(23 pages; 1.1MB; PDF)
2005 Annual Report: Transformation John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Published: 2006 Contains mission statement, board chair's message, president's message, program information, grants list, financial statements, and a description of the foundation's work in Biloxi and Gulfport, Mississippi following Hurricane Katrina. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Journalism/Media; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(68 pages; 5.8MB; PDF)
2005 Annual Report: Facing Facts Wallace Foundation Published: 2006 Contains board chair's message, president's message, program information, recent publications list, grants list, financial statements, list of directors and staff, and case studies that highlight the use of data to plan and implement programs. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(52 pages; 6.6MB; PDF)
Preschool for All Illinois Early Learning Council Shore, Rima Published: 2006 Offers a detailed plan for providing preschool for all three- and four-year-olds in Illinois. Based on input from more than two hundred stakeholders, including schools, agencies, foundations, and parents. Funder(s): Bank One Foundation, Build Initiative, Early Childhood Funders Collaborative, Dolores Kohl Education Foundation, Joyce Foundation, McCormick Foundation, McDougal Family Foundation, Northern Trust Company, Pew Charitable Trusts, Woods Fund of Chicago Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Early Childhood; Education Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(52 pages; 13MB; PDF)
2005 Annual Report James Irvine Foundation Published: 2006 Contains mission statement, president's message, description of the foundation's communications goals, program information, grants list, financial statements, and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(50 pages; 1.9MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(50 pages; 1.9MB; PDF)
2005 Annual Report William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Published: 2006 Contains mission statement, president's message, program information, grants list, financial statements, list of board members and staff, and outline of the foundation's collaborative grantmaking and knowledge sharing practices. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Environment Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(136 pages; 633KB; PDF)
2005 Annual Report Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Published: 2006 Contains president's message, program information, grants list, financial statements, list of staff, and an outline of the foundation's new initiative to address the post-retirement health needs of faculty and staff within the higher education system. Funder(s): Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(99 pages; 218KB; PDF)
Reforming Teacher Education: Something Old, Something New RAND Corporation Kirby, Sheila; Heather Barney; Jennifer McCombs; Scott Naftel Published: 2006 Evaluates the Teachers for a New Era initiative, which supported eleven colleges and universities in applying new practices to their teacher education programs and organizational culture. Assesses the sustainability of the practices beyond the initiative. Funder(s): Ford Foundation, Nellie Mae Education Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation Related Organization(s): MDRC Subject(s): Education; Higher Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(198 pages; 1.1MB; PDF)
2005 Annual Report: Building on Solid Foundations Duke Endowment Published: 2006 Contains mission statement, board chair's message, president's message, program information, grantee profiles, grants list, financial statements, and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): Duke Endowment Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Health Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(84 pages; 7.3MB; PDF)
Postcards From the Margin: A National Dialogue on Accelerated Learning Jobs for the Future Reindl, Travis Published: 2006 Provides an analysis of advanced placement, international baccalaureate, dual enrollment, and early college high school programs that were debated at a June 2006 forum of educators, researchers and elected leaders. Identifies areas for future research. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Related Organization(s): Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education Subject(s): Education; Higher Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(12 pages; 1.2MB; PDF)
2005 Annual Report Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Published: 2006 Contains program information, grantee profiles, grants list, and financial statements. Funder(s): Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Science/Technology; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(95 pages; 585KB; PDF)
Strengthening Kindergarten Transition for Children in Tough Neighborhoods Annie E. Casey Foundation Published: 2006 Explores ways to connect school readiness efforts with public school kindergarten programs, and describes lessons learned from a peer match program visit of the Making Connections initiative. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Related Organization(s): Center for the Study of Social Policy Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Early Childhood; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(30 pages; 972KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(30 pages; 972KB; PDF)
2005 Annual Report Ahmanson Foundation Published: 2006 Contains mission statement, managing director's message, program information, project summaries, grantee profiles, grants list, financial statements, and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): Ahmanson Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(107 pages; 661KB; PDF)
2005 Annual Report Bush Foundation Published: 2006 Contains president's message, program information, grantee profiles, grants list, and financial statements. Funder(s): Bush Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Human Services Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(36 pages; 3.21MB; PDF)
2005 Annual Report M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust Published: 2006 Contains message from the executive director, list of grants awarded, grant application guidelines, financial statements, and lists of trustees and staff. Funder(s): M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Human Services Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(19 pages; 8.21MB; PDF)
2005 Annual Report Joyce Foundation Published: 2006 Contains president's message, program information, project summaries, grantee profiles, grants list, financial statements, and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): Joyce Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Environment Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(36 pages; 5.03MB; PDF)
2005 Annual Report Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Published: 2006 Contains mission statement, board chair's and executive director's messages, program information, grantee profiles, grants list, financial statements, grant guidelines, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(25 pages; 674KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(25 pages; 674KB; PDF)
Data Don't Drive: Building a Practitioner-Driven Culture of Inquiry to Assess Community College Performance Lumina Foundation for Education Dowd, Alicia C. Published: December 2005 Reviews three types of benchmarking activities — performance, diagnostic, and process — and assesses their value in raising accountability in a new culture of inquiry emphasizing meaningful analysis of data on student learning and progress. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(46 pages; 2.81MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(46 pages; 2.81MB; PDF)
"Unknown" Students on College Campuses: An Exploratory Analysis James Irvine Foundation Smith, Daryl; Alma Clayton-Pedersen; Jose Moreno; Sharon Parker; Daniel Teraguchi Published: December 2005 Examines data from three campuses to identify college students falling into the "race/ethnicity unknown" category. Provides recommendations for increasing demographic accuracy, and measuring the success of underrepresented students in higher education. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Social Science, Ethnic Studies Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(20 pages; 257KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(20 pages; 257KB; PDF)
Launching Literacy in After-School Programs: Early Lessons From the CORAL Initiative Public/Private Ventures; James Irvine Foundation Arbreton, Amy J. A.; Julie Goldsmith; Jessica Sheldon Published: December 2005 Documents progress made implementing a more targeted approach in literacy programming as part of the Communities Organizing Resources to Advance Learning (CORAL) initiative. Identifies challenges and describes the successful elements of the program. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, After-School Programs; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(74 pages; 2.2MB; PDF)
When Learning Counts: Rethinking Licenses for School Leaders Wallace Foundation Adams, Jacob; Michael A. Copland Published: December 2005 Recommends restructuring state licensing systems to focus on the skills and knowledge leaders need to improve learning, and better aligning licenses with the current job demands on principals. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Related Organization(s): Center on Reinventing Public Education Subject(s): Education; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(65 pages; 400KB; PDF)
2004 Annual Report Dyson Foundation Published: 2005 Contains president's message, year in review, financial summary, program information, grants list, grant guidelines, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Dyson Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(56 pages; 759KB; HTML) FOLIO Link(56 pages; 759KB; HTML)
2005 Annual Report Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Published: 2005 Contains mission statement, board chair and president's message, 2005 highlights, foundation and program information, grants list, funds list, donor information, financial statements, and lists of current and former board members and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(56 pages; 1.13MB; PDF) Donors List FOLIO Link(56 pages; 1.13MB; PDF)
Education Governors for the 21st Century James B. Hunt, Jr. Institute for Educational Leadership and Policy Guillory, Ferrel Published: November 2005 Provides guidance for state leaders on how they can promote education reform through strategic alliances with educators, business leaders, and communities. Includes examples of leaders who have taken different approaches to school improvement. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Education; Education, Leadership Development; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(24 pages; 705KB; PDF)
2004 Annual Report Four County Community Foundation Published: 2005 Contains fund information, financial statements, grantee profiles, letter from a grantee, and lists of board members, staff, and youth advisory committee members. Funder(s): Four County Community Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(11 pages; 406KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(11 pages; 406KB; PDF)
Course Corrections: Experts Offer Solutions to the College Cost Crisis Lumina Foundation for Education Dickeson, Robert C. Published: October 2005 Compiles essays offering creative solutions to control soaring college costs by improving institutional practices, state and federal policies, and collaborations between the two. Examples include outsourcing, re-designing curricula, and tax credits. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Public Affairs Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(120 pages; 1.35MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(120 pages; 1.35MB; PDF)
A New Era of Higher Education-Community Partnerships: The Role and Impact of Colleges and Universities Boston Foundation; University College of Citizenship and Public Service at Tufts University Rooney, James Davitt; Julia Gittleman Published: October 2005 Urges stronger partnerships among colleges and universities and businesses, government, and civic groups to enhance the area's competitiveness. Makes recommendations for workforce development and retention, increased housing, and higher education access. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Related Organization(s): Carol R. Goldberg Seminar Subject(s): Higher Education; Community Improvement/Development; Community Improvement/Development, Business/Economic Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(76 pages; 8.32MB; PDF)
Carnegie Scholars Program: A Five-Year Review 2000-2004 Carnegie Corporation of New York Published: 2005 Provides an overview of Carnegie's fellowship awards program to support "scholarship for social change." Includes an essay by one fellow, profiles of five others and their research, lessons learned, and lists of each year/'s scholars and publications. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York Subject(s): Higher Education; Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Program Evaluation Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(102 pages; 407KB; PDF)
Igniting Potential: Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Southern Education Foundation Published: September 2005 Analyzes how well historically black colleges and universities are educating and training undergraduates in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and examines ways they can enlarge their science and technology programs. Funder(s): David and Lucile Packard Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Minorities, African Americans/Blacks Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(44 pages; 3.45MB; PDF)
Educational Progress Across Immigrant Generations in California Public Policy Institute of California Reed, Deborah; Laura Hill; Christopher Jepsen; Hans P. Johnson Published: September 2005 Explores the disparities in levels of educational progress among different immigrant population groups in California. Examines factors that influence educational attainment among youth by race, ethnicity, and generation. Includes policy considerations. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Social Science; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(108 pages; 279KB; PDF)
One Out of Ten: The Growing Suspension Crisis in North Carolina North Carolina Child Advocacy Institute Published: September 2005 Looks at the relationship between school suspensions and other problems, and provides information about programs that effectively reduce drop-outs, improve school performance, and enhance community attachments. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(13 pages; 352KB; PDF)
Reframing Education: The Partnership Strategy and Public Schools Carnegie Corporation of New York Hirota, Janice Published: September 2005 Aims to explore, record, and glean lessons from the New Century High Schools initiative and partnership strategy, which transforms low performing high schools in New York City into campuses of small autonomous schools featuring community partnerships. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York Related Organization(s): New Visions for Public Schools, Youth Development Institute of the Fund for the City of New York Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(114 pages; 242KB; PDF)
Getting It Right: Strategies for After-School Success Public/Private Ventures Raley, Rebecca; Jean Grossman; Karen Walker Published: September 2005 Examines ways to create and manage quality afterschool programs; design activities that attract young people; address the staffing, management, and monitoring needs of such programs; and stretch budgets to enhance services. Funder(s): William Penn Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, After-School Programs; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(54 pages; 806KB; PDF)
Developing Successful Principals: Review of Research Stanford Educational Leadership Institute Davis, Stephen; Linda Darling-Hammond; Michelle LaPointe; Debra Meyerson Published: August 2005 Reviews available research and literature on the design of principal preparation and development programs. Looks at elements of good leadership, effective program design, multiple pathways to leadership development, and policy reform and finances. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Related Organization(s): Finance Project Subject(s): Education; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Literature Review PubHub Link(32 pages; 1.5MB; PDF)
Debunking the Real Estate Risk of Charter Schools Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Published: July 2005 Analyzes statistics cited by landlords and real estate lenders on the risk of charter schools defaulting or terminating leases and examines their accuracy and relevance. Explores factors that may enhance charter schools' solvency and sustainability. Funder(s): Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(11 pages; 368KB; PDF)
2004-2005 Annual Report Tom S. and Marye Kate Aldridge Charitable & Educational Trust Published: 2005 Contains board chair's letter, grantmaking information, photographs of scholarship award recipients, and letters from grantees. Funder(s): Tom S. and Marye Kate Aldridge Charitable & Educational Trust Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(3 pages; 1.01MB; HTML) FOLIO Link(3 pages; 1.01MB; HTML)
2004 Annual Report New York Community Trust Published: 2005 Contains chair's and president's messages, a feature on programs for children and youth, program information, grant guidelines, fund information, financial statements, funds list, grants list, and lists of 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(64 pages; 3.62MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(64 pages; 3.62MB; PDF)
2004 Annual Report George Gund Foundation Published: 2005 Contains president's letter, executive director's letter, photo essay, grants list, grant guidelines and application procedures, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Includes link to searchable grants database. Funder(s): George Gund Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(56 pages; 1.75MB; PDF)
Math and Science Education Focus Groups: Summary Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Published: June 2005 Summarizes the causes of low achievement in math and science and strategies for raising student interest, enhancing teacher quality and professional development, and improving curricula and teaching strategies, as discussed at a November 2004 conference. Funder(s): Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Subject(s): Education; Elementary and Secondary Education; Science/Technology Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(14 pages; 74KB; PDF)
The Hidden College: Noncredit Education in the United States University of Virginia Curry School of Education Voorhees, Richard A.; John H. Milam Published: May 2005 Provides an overview of the growing enrollment in noncredit programs, and outlines the need to incorporate them better with credit-bearing courses to offer new options for learning, as well as to include them in discussions about higher education policy. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Education, Continuing Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(35 pages; 328KB; PDF)
2004 Annual Report Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Published: 2005 Contains mission statement, board chair's and executive director's messages, program information, grantee profiles, grants list, financial statements, grant guidelines, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(39 pages; 1.35MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(39 pages; 1.35MB; PDF)
Reaching Higher Ground Tomás Rivera Policy Institute Torres, Celina; Amalia Márquez Published: May 2005 Examines outreach programs at postsecondary institutions that provide greater accessibility to college information for Latino parents. Includes information about the mission, operation, development, marketing, recruitment, and evaluation processes. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Minorities, Hispanics/Latinos Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(70 pages; 1.5MB; PDF)
Is More Better? The Impact of Postsecondary Education on the Economic and Social Well-Being of American Society Educational Policy Institute Williams, Adriane; Watson Swail Published: May 2005 Provides a review of research literature that examines the impact of higher education on individuals and society. Looks at economic and non-economic benefits and costs associated with an increase in public investment in postsecondary education. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Social Science Publication Type: Literature Review PubHub Link(55 pages; 494KB; PDF)
2004 Annual Report Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley Published: 2005 Contains mission statement, funds list, grants list, financial statement, and lists of board members, investment committee members, and staff. Funder(s): Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(6 pages; 156KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(6 pages; 156KB; PDF)
1995-2004 Annual Report San Angelo Health Foundation Published: 2005 Contains board chair's message, mission and vision statements, foundation history, 1997-2004 and 2004 grants lists, program information, financial statements, grantee highlights, grant guidelines, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): San Angelo Health Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Health Publication Type: Annual Report FOLIO Link(14 pages; 8.53MB; PDF)
The Principal Internship: How Can We Get It Right? Southern Regional Education Board Fry, Betty; Gene Bottoms; Kathy O'Neill Published: April 2005 Examines educational leadership degree programs in the SREB region. Focuses on the problems within internships, and provides ideas on how programs can be designed to produce good school leaders. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Education; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(43 pages; 168KB; PDF)
From Middle School to the Workforce: Latino Students in the Educational Pipeline Educational Policy Institute Swail, Watson; Alberto Cabrera; Chul Lee; Adriane Williams Published: April 2005 Part of a series that documents the challenges facing Latino students as they progress through the educational system. Analyzes 1988-2000 NELS data to track students from eighth grade through high school, postsecondary education, and on to the workforce. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Education; Minorities, Hispanics/Latinos Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(35 pages; 471KB; PDF)
Latino High School & Baccalaureate Graduates: A Comparison Educational Policy Institute Swail, Watson; Alberto Cabrera; Chul Lee; Adriane Williams Published: April 2005 Part of a series that documents the challenges facing Latino students as they progress through the educational system. Examines the primary differences between Latino and white students for those who completed a BA and other levels of education. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Education; Minorities, Hispanics/Latinos Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(29 pages; 400KB; PDF)
Pathways to the Bachelor's Degree for Latino Students Educational Policy Institute Swail, Watson; Alberto Cabrera; Chul Lee; Adriane Williams Published: April 2005 Part of a series that documents the challenges facing Latino students as they progress through the educational system. Focuses on students who attained a BA, and the major factors that had an impact on their ability to navigate the educational system. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Education; Minorities, Hispanics/Latinos Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(47 pages; 970KB; PDF)
Coaches in the High School Classroom Annenberg Institute for School Reform Schen, Molly; Ricardo Dobles; Sanjiv Rao Published: March 2005 Explores the choices and challenges faced by six literacy coaches working in Boston and Houston. Includes tools for assessment and analysis of coaching programs. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(56 pages; 3.1MB; PDF)
Baltimore's Five Year Action Plan for Achieving School Readiness Annie E. Casey Foundation Published: March 2005 Describes a school preparation project for preschool children and families. Outlines specific strategies, action steps, and measures of accountability for implementation. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Related Organization(s): Baltimore Leadership in Action Program Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Children and Youth, Early Childhood; Education Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(88 pages; 1.3MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(88 pages; 1.3MB; PDF)
Life After High School: Young People Talk About Their Hopes and Prospects Public Agenda Johnson, Jean; Ann Duffett; Amber Ott Published: February 2005 Presents findings from a survey that examines the aspirations and experiences of America's young African Americans, Hispanics, Asian Americans, and whites. Raises questions about the trade-offs many minority students have to make on their college choices. Funder(s): College Board, GE Foundation, George Gund Foundation, KnowledgeWorks Foundation, W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Education; Higher Education; Minorities Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(50 pages; 552KB; PDF)
Rethinking High School: Five Profiles of Innovative Models for Student Success Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Huebner, Tracy; Grace Calisi Corbett Published: February 2005 Examines the progress that has been made at five small schools across the U.S. that are representative of a growing network of more focused, academically rigorous high schools being developed to help students succeed in both high school and college. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Related Organization(s): WestEd Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(56 pages; 967KB; PDF)
Rethinking High School: An Introduction to New York City's Experience Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Huebner, Tracy Published: February 2005 Provides a review of the small school movement in New York City and highlights the early successes achieved at Marble Hill School for International Studies, located in the Bronx. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Related Organization(s): WestEd Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(20 pages; 1.3MB; PDF)
Paths to Persistence: An Analysis of Research on Program Effectiveness at Community Colleges Lumina Foundation for Education Bailey, Thomas R.; Mariana Alfonso Published: January 2005 Examines research on the effectiveness of mentoring, learning communities, developmental education for the underprepared, and college-wide reform in improving student retention and completion rates. Outlines the limitations of current research and theory. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education Publication Type: Literature Review PubHub Link(44 pages; 534KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(44 pages; 534KB; PDF)
Addressing the Nursing Shortage: Partnerships Among Governments, Schools, and Employers Are Getting Results Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Published: January 2005 Provides an overview of the expected shortage in registered nurses. Highlights emerging partnership efforts to address the issue by expanding nursing school capacity, improving recruitment and retention of students, and transforming the work environment. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Subject(s): Health; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues; Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 282KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(8 pages; 282KB; PDF)
Buried Treasure: Developing a Management Guide From Mountains of School Data Center on Reinventing Public Education Celio, Mary; James Harvey Published: January 2005 Discusses what is required to develop a school district management guide, and provides an actual guide built on evidence based indicators, including student attraction, retention, and achievement; teacher attraction and retention; and funding equity. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(82 pages; 1.6MB; PDF)
One Day I Will Make It: A Study of Adult Student Persistence in Library Literacy Programs MDRC Porter, Kristin; John Comings; Sondra Cuban Published: January 2005 Examines the implementation and effects of the Wallace Foundation's Literacy in Libraries Across America initiative. Determines if student participation and improvements in literacy and language skills increased over time. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Related Organization(s): National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy Subject(s): Education; Education, Libraries Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(101 pages; 1.2MB; PDF)
2004 Annual Report: Surrounding Children With Opportunity Wallace Foundation Published: 2005 Contains board chair's message, president's message, program information, recent foundation publications list, grants list, investment strategies, financial statements, and list of directors and staff. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(56 pages; 2.7MB; PDF)
2004 Annual Report William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Published: 2005 Contains mission statement, president's message, program information, grants list, financial statements, list of board members and staff, and summaries of global affairs, neighborhood improvement, and philanthropy project initiatives. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Environment Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(126 pages; 535KB; PDF)
2004 Annual Report James Irvine Foundation Published: 2005 Contains mission statement, president's message, program information, grants list, financial statements, and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(52 pages; 4MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(52 pages; 4MB; PDF)
2004 Annual Report: Networks John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Published: 2005 Contains board chair's message, president's message, program information, grants list, financial statements, and narratives that highlight the value of networks in the foundation's community partners and journalism initiatives. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Journalism/Media; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(79 pages; 2MB; PDF)
2004 Annual Report Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Published: 2005 Contains president's message, grantmaking strategy during the transition in presidential leadership, principles of grantmaking, lessons learned, program information, grants list, financial statements, and list of staff. Funder(s): Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(108 pages; 316KB; PDF)
2004 Annual Report Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Published: 2005 Contains program information, grantee profiles, grants list, and financial statements. Funder(s): Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Science/Technology; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(83 pages; 622KB; PDF)
2004 Annual Report Lumina Foundation for Education Published: 2005 Contains board chair's message, president's message, program information, grantee profiles, grants list, and list of board members and senior staff. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Higher Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(28 pages; 1.8MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(28 pages; 1.8MB; PDF)
Changing the Status Quo: A Year One Chronicle of the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program Annie E. Casey Foundation Brenna, Susan Published: 2005 Examines the implementation of a federal government/local joint scholarship initiative for underserved youth. Includes a chronicle of activities, profiles of scholarship families, and an outline of lessons learned during the first year of the program. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Related Organization(s): Washington Scholarship Fund Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Program Evaluation; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(24 pages; 817KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(24 pages; 817KB; PDF)
Of, By, and For the Community: The Story of PUENTE Learning Center Annie E. Casey Foundation Wong, William Published: 2005 Reviews the 20-year development of the learning centers, located in East and South Los Angeles. Examines the impact of the center's preschool, kindergarten, and after-school programs for youth, and education and job training programs for adults. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Education; Children and Youth, After-School Programs Publication Type: Case Study FOLIO Link(21 pages; 5.5MB; PDF)
2004 Annual Report Ahmanson Foundation Published: 2005 Contains mission statement, managing director's message, program information, project summaries, grantee profiles, grants list, financial statements, and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): Ahmanson Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(106 pages; 22MB; PDF)
2004 Annual Report Joyce Foundation Published: 2005 Contains president's message, program information, project summaries, grantee profiles, grants list, financial statements, and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): Joyce Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Environment Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(47 pages; 3.5MB; PDF)
2004 Annual Report Bush Foundation Published: 2005 Contains president's message, program information, grantee profiles, grants list, and financial statements. Funder(s): Bush Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Human Services Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(34 pages; 1.2MB; PDF)
2004 Annual Report Edna McConnell Clark Foundation Published: 2005 Contains president's message, program information, foundation publications information, grantee profiles, grants list, financial statements, and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): Edna McConnell Clark Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Children and Youth Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(25 pages; 526KB; PDF)
2004 Annual Report: A Legacy of Innovation W.K. Kellogg Foundation Published: 2005 Contains board chair's message, CEO's message, project summaries, program information, grants list, financial statements, list of board members and staff, and an overview of new and historic projects to commemorate the foundation's 75th anniversary. Funder(s): W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Health Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(108 pages; 9.2MB; PDF)
2004 Annual Report M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust Published: 2005 Contains letter from the executive director, list of grants awarded, grant application guidelines, financial statements, and lists of trustees and staff. Funder(s): M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Human Services Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 6.88MB; PDF)
Ford Foundation: Knowledge, Creativity and Freedom Program Ford Foundation Published: 2004 Explains the new program, restructured from the Education, Media, Arts and Culture program in 2002 to include sexuality and gender issues and indigenous communities' cultural knowledge and resources. Includes grantee profiles and lists program offices. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; International Affairs/Development; Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(37 pages; 1.56MB; PDF) Spanish Version
Achieving State and National Literacy Goals, a Long Uphill Road RAND Corporation McCombs, Jennifer; Heather Barney; Hilary Darilek; Sheila Kirby; Scarlett Magee Published: December 2004 Provides a 50-state assessment of student performance on reading or English language arts and writing assessments in order to measure adolescents' performance toward state literacy goals, and examines their relative performance against national standards. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(456 pages; 2.1MB; PDF)
School-Based Mentoring: A Closer Look Public/Private Ventures Herrera, Carla Published: December 2004 Analyzes the results of surveys conducted with youth, mentors, teachers, and case managers involved in three school-based mentoring programs. Considers the quality, characteristics, and benefits of these mentoring relationships. Funder(s): Atlantic Philanthropies Subject(s): Children and Youth; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(51 pages; 1.02MB; PDF)
New on the Shelf: Teens in the Library Chapin Hall Center for Children Spielberger, Julie; Carol Horton; Lisa Michels Published: November 2004 Details a number of positive effects of the Wallace Foundation's Public Libraries as Partners in Youth Development initiative, and explores what is necessary to implement and sustain high-quality youth programs in public libraries. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Education; Education, Libraries; Children and Youth, Youth/Adolescents Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(24 pages; 2.2MB; PDF)
Entering the Mainstream: The Quality and Extent of Online Education in the United States, 2003 and 2004 Sloan Consortium Allen, I. Elaine; Jeff Seaman Published: November 2004 Presents key findings from a survey of over 1,100 colleges and universities that looks at the growth of online enrollments, the quality of online offerings, student satisfaction, and the role of online learning in the long-term strategy of schools. Funder(s): Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Education, Distance Learning; Science/Technology, Internet Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(27 pages; 656KB; PDF)
Breaking Through: Helping Low-Skilled Adults Enter and Succeed in College and Careers Jobs for the Future Published: November 2004 Examines the capacity of community colleges to enable low-income, low-literacy, low-skilled adults to acquire the skills and credentials necessary to succeed at work. Identifies strategies that are transferable from one school or program to another. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Subject(s): Education; Education, Continuing Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(40 pages; 375KB; PDF)
2003 Annual Report Four County Community Foundation Published: 2004 Contains mission statement, fund information, financial statements, grantee profiles, grant summary, and lists of board members, staff, and youth advisory committee members. Funder(s): Four County Community Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(11 pages; 2.15MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(11 pages; 2.15MB; PDF)
Powerful Partnerships: Independent Colleges Share High-Impact Strategies for Low-Income Students' Success Lumina Foundation for Education Ekman, Richard; Russell Garth; John F. Noonan, Eds. Published: October 2004 Compiles essays by the presidents of fifteen colleges and universities with proven successes in admitting, sustaining, and graduating low-income students. Shares strategies for not only meeting financial needs but also creating a supportive environment. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(134 pages; 1.07MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(134 pages; 1.07MB; PDF)
Opening Doors for Boston's Children: Lessons Learned in Expanding School-Based After-School Programs: Executive Summary Boston's After-School for All Partnership Published: October 2004 Outlines early findings from the School Sites Initiative to expand Boston's school-based afterschool programs. Examines the numbers of students served, student progress, and the critical role of partnerships between schools and community-based providers. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Related Organization(s): Massachusetts 2020 Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, After-School Programs; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(6 pages; 2.54MB; PDF)
Learning From the Quality Child Care Initiative: A Successful Multi-Funder Collaborative Quality Child Care Initiative Cohen, Abby J. Published: October 2004 Highlights the unique elements of the QCCI's second round of pooled grantmaking for early childhood programs in the San Francisco Bay Area. Identifies factors that fueled its success as well as some challenges and lessons for future efforts. Funder(s): California Endowment, Center for Ecoliteracy, David and Lucile Packard Foundation, David B. Gold Foundation, East Bay Community Foundation, Evelyn & Walter Haas, Jr. Fund, Hearst Foundation, Inc., Marin Community Foundation, Miriam & Peter Haas Fund, Morris Family Foundation, Morris Stulsaft Foundation, Osborne Family Foundation, Peninsula Community Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, Tara Fund, Trio Foundation, United Way of the Bay Area, W. Clement and Jessie V. Stone Foundation, Women's Foundation, Wood Kaufman Family Trust Related Organization(s): Action Alliance for Children, Early Childhood Funders, Social Policy Research Associates Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Early Childhood; Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(12 pages; 73KB; DOC)
A Nation Deceived: How Schools Hold Back America's Brightest Students, Volume II Connie Belin & Jacqueline N. Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development Colangelo, Nicholas; Susan Assouline; Miraca Gross Published: October 2004 Provides a comprehensive review of research on the academic acceleration of gifted students. Funder(s): John Templeton Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, Special Education Publication Type: Literature Review PubHub Link(190 pages; 2.3MB; PDF)
A Nation Deceived: How Schools Hold Back America's Brightest Students, Volume I Connie Belin & Jacqueline N. Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development Colangelo, Nicholas; Susan Assouline; Miraca Gross Published: October 2004 Identifies twelve main reasons why schools have held back students. Includes examples of effective acceleration practice, attests to the cost effectiveness of acceleration, and provides specific ideas for promoting accelerative practices. Funder(s): John Templeton Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(82 pages; 2.2MB; PDF)
Fifty Years of College Choice: Social, Political and Institutional Influences on the Decision-Making Process Lumina Foundation for Education Kinzie, Jillian; Heather Cummings; John Hayek; Don Hossler; Stacy A. Jacob; Megan Palmer Published: September 2004 Explores how the process of choosing colleges has evolved for high school students during the second half of the twentieth century, the factors behind the changes, and the implications of recent developments for postsecondary equity, access, and success. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Social Science; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(76 pages; 676KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(76 pages; 676KB; PDF)
2003 Annual Report Ahmanson Foundation Published: 2004 Contains mission statement, tribute to Howard F. Ahmanson, president's and managing director's messages, grantee profiles, grants list, grant summary and guidelines, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Ahmanson Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(110 pages; 689KB; PDF)
2003 Annual Report George Gund Foundation Published: 2004 Contains president's letter, executive director's letter, photo essay, grants list, grant guidelines and application procedures, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Includes link to searchable grants database. Funder(s): George Gund Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(56 pages; 1.78MB; PDF)
How Leadership Influences Student Learning Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement Leithwood, Kenneth; Stephen Anderson; Karen Louis; Kyla Wahlstrom Published: September 2004 Provides a review of the available literature on school leadership. Looks at effective education leadership and school reform; practices used by successful leaders; and how successful leadership exercises its influence on the learning of students. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Related Organization(s): Ontario Institute for Studies in Education Subject(s): Education; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(90 pages; 2.5KB; PDF)
Collision Course: Rising College Costs Threaten America's Future and Require Shared Solutions Lumina Foundation for Education Dickeson, Robert C. Published: August 2004 Outlines the factors behind rising college costs and identifies potential strategies for addressing the crisis. Lists what colleges and universities, state and federal governments, students and families, secondary schools, and the private sector can do. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Public Affairs Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(15 pages; 345KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(15 pages; 345KB; PDF)
The Story of the Building Bridges Initiative W.K. Kellogg Foundation Heidrich, Katheryn; Robert Long Published: August 2004 Provides a view of Kellogg's 5-year long Building Bridges initiative (1997-2002), which sought to help create active two-way partnerships between practice and knowledge in nonprofit management education. Funder(s): W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Higher Education; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Program Evaluation Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(44 pages; 427KB; PDF)
When Saving Means Losing: Weighing the Benefits of College-Savings Plans Lumina Foundation for Education Ifill, Roberto M.; Michael S. McPherson Published: July 2004 Explores how increased savings in 529 and other plans affect students' eligibility for need-based grants, across varying income levels and institutions. Highlights the disadvantage of prepaid plans for low-income families aiming for community colleges. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(28 pages; 342KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(28 pages; 342KB; PDF)
2003 Annual Report Edna McConnell Clark Foundation Published: 2004 Contains president's message, fund and program information, grants list, financial statements, grant guidelines, publications list, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Edna McConnell Clark Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Children and Youth Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 463KB; PDF)
Community-Campus Partnerships for Health: Making a Positive Impact W.K. Kellogg Foundation Seifer, Sarena; Rachel Vaughn Published: July 2004 Offers pragmatic insights from diverse community-campus partnerships, service-learning initiatives, and workforce diversity efforts across the country, including communities from the foundation's Community Voices initiative. Funder(s): W.K. Kellogg Foundation Related Organization(s): Community Voices, National Center for Primary Care at Morehouse School of Medicine Subject(s): Health; Health, Healthcare Access/Reform; Higher Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(36 pages; 110KB; PDF)
Progress Being Made in Getting a Quality Leader in Every School Southern Regional Education Board Bottoms, Gene; Betty Fry; Andrea Jacobson; Kathy O'Neill Published: July 2004 Reviews the progress made by the SREB states in improving their school leadership through redesigning the process of preparation and development of school principals. Describes promising practices being implemented, and offers practical guidance. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Education; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 233KB; PDF)
2003-2004 Annual Report Tom S. and Marye Kate Aldridge Charitable & Educational Trust Published: 2004 Contains board chair's letter, grantmaking information, report on the International Conference on Developmental Delays, and report on the Selman Living Laboratory. Funder(s): Tom S. and Marye Kate Aldridge Charitable & Educational Trust Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(7 pages; 631KB; HTML) FOLIO Link(7 pages; 631KB; HTML)
2003 Annual Report New York Community Trust Published: 2004 Contains chair's and president's messages, an essay on grantmaking, program information, grant guidelines, fund information, financial statements, funds list, grants list, and lists of 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(63 pages; 1.42MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(63 pages; 1.42MB; PDF)
Latino Youth Finishing College: The Role of Selective Pathways Pew Hispanic Center Fry, Richard Published: June 2004 Assesses the dimensions of the gap in bachelor degree completions between Latinos and whites and some factors that contribute to it. Focuses on the differing fates of young people who graduate from high school with similar levels of academic preparation. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Higher Education; Minorities, Hispanics/Latinos Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(40 pages; 621KB; PDF)
Latino Youth and the Pathway to College Pew Hispanic Center Swail, Watson; Alberto Cabrera; Chul Lee Published: June 2004 Outlines the pathway to and through postsecondary education for Latinos, and looks at a number of variables that offer insight into how motivated and prepared these students are for postsecondary work. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): Educational Policy Institute Subject(s): Higher Education; Minorities, Hispanics/Latinos Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(56 pages; 500KB; PDF)
Federal Policy and Latinos in Higher Education Pew Hispanic Center Santiago, Deborah; Sarita Brown Published: June 2004 Describes federal legislation and programs that support higher education and assesses Latino participation in these programs. Provides a statistical review of Latino achievement in higher education, including college enrollment and completion rates. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Higher Education; Minorities, Hispanics/Latinos Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(18 pages; 172KB; PDF)
The Careers of Public School Administrators: Policy Implications From an Analysis of State-Level Data RAND Corporation Published: June 2004 Examines the career paths of school administrators in North Carolina, Illinois, and New York. Looks at progress toward workforce diversity goals, promotion of teachers from different gender and racial/ethnic groups, and retention rates for administrators. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(4 pages; 577KB; PDF)
2004 KIDS COUNT Data Book Annie E. Casey Foundation Published: June 2004 Provides a portrait of the educational, health, and economic conditions of American children, focusing on the increasing number of at-risk young adults. Outlines several ways for increasing their chance of transitioning to adulthood successfully. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Education; Health Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(212 pages; 4.9MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(212 pages; 4.9MB; PDF)
School Budgets and Student Achievement in California: The Principal's Perspective Public Policy Institute of California Rose, Heather; Peter Richardson; Jon Sonstelie Published: June 2004 Presents the results of workshops conducted with 45 elementary, middle, and high school principals from California public schools. Documents the variety of resource allocation strategies used by principals to maximize student academic performance. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(136 pages; 1.3MB; PDF)
2003 Annual Report Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Published: 2004 Contains mission statement, board chair's and executive director's messages, program information, grantee profiles, grants list, financial statements, grant guidelines, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(39 pages; 1.12MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(39 pages; 1.12MB; PDF)
Ensuring Access With Quality to California Community Colleges National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education Hayward, Gerald; Dennis Jones; Aims McGuinness; Nancy Shulock; Allene Timar Published: May 2004 Details the need for more postsecondary education options resulting from the huge increase in demand for postsecondary education, and the role that California's community colleges must play in meeting that need. Provides policy recommendations. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(118 pages; 3.5MB; PDF)
Crisis or Possibility? Conversations About the American High School National High School Alliance Harvey, James; Naomi Housman Published: May 2004 Looks at how leaders are beginning to transform America's traditional, comprehensive high school in ways that make it responsive to the needs of all students. Based on proceedings from a series of conferences held in the fall of 2003. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Carnegie Corporation of New York, W.K. Kellogg Foundation Related Organization(s): Institute of Educational Leadership Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(52 pages; 305KB; PDF)
African Universities: Stories of Change Partnership for Higher Education in Africa Published: May 2004 Profiles successful foundation initiatives in Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda that are reforming the higher education landscape in Africa. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York, Ford Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation Subject(s): International Affairs/Development; Higher Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(20 pages; 1.12MB; PDF)
Entertainment Education and Health in the United States Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation Published: April 2004 Discusses the history of "entertainment education" — the use of entertainment media as a means of educating viewers about health and social issues — and provides several examples of entertainment education from American television. Funder(s): Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation Subject(s): Health; Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 270KB; PDF)
From Bystander to Ally: Transforming the District Human Resources Department Center on Reinventing Public Education Campbell, Kelly; Michael DeArmond; Abigail Schumwinger Published: April 2004 Looks at how school districts in Houston, Milwaukee, and San Diego are transforming their human resources departments. Identifies key reform issues that are essential in making HR offices more effective and able to provide better support to their schools. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(63 pages; 1.7MB; PDF)
The Campus Diversity Initiative: Current Status, Anticipating the Future James Irvine Foundation Smith, Daryl Published: March 2004 Provides an overview of Irvine's 2000-2005 initiative to assist 28 independent California colleges and universities to increase the success of historically underrepresented students on their campuses. Includes lessons learned, and future plans. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Minorities Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(19 pages; 203KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(19 pages; 203KB; PDF)
After-School Pursuits: An Examination of Outcomes in the San Francisco Beacon Initiative Public/Private Ventures Walker, Karen E.; Amy Arbreton Published: March 2004 Evaluates the social, developmental, and academic progress of students in the San Francisco Beacon Initiative, which operates comprehensive afterschool programs in six middle schools, one elementary school and one high school. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Evelyn & Walter Haas, Jr. Fund, James Irvine Foundation, S. H. Cowell Foundation, Stuart Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, After-School Programs; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(133 pages; 1.84MB; PDF)
Expanding College Access: The Impact of State Finance Strategies Lumina Foundation for Education St. John, Edward P.; Choong-Geun Chung; Jesse P. Mendez; Glenda Droogsma Musoba; Ada B. Simmons; Ontario S. Wooden Published: February 2004 Assesses the impact of state finance policies — public college tuition, need-based grants, and non-need grants — on high school graduation and college enrollment rates. Estimates the effects of alternative strategies and makes recommendations. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(48 pages; 857KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(48 pages; 857KB; PDF)
Ready or Not: Creating a High School Diploma That Counts Achieve, Inc. Published: February 2004 Describes the American Diploma Project's benchmarks for English and math skills needed for high school graduates to succeed in college or high-growth jobs. Outlines how states, the federal government, colleges, and businesses can help align standards. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Education; Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(128 pages; 1.74MB; PDF)
Creating a Portfolio of Great High Schools Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Published: 2004 Profiles six high schools that show a wide range of schools with different emphases, teaching approaches, or philosophies that engage people more effectively. Looks at traditional, theme-based, and student-centered schools. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(9 pages; 439KB; PDF)
High School Students at Risk: The Challenge of Dropouts and Pushouts Carnegie Corporation of New York Hood, Lucy Published: 2004 Analyzes the factors contributing to high dropout rates at schools in New York, Chicago, and Las Vegas. Explores the available alternatives and program reforms that have been implemented to improve graduation rates at urban schools. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 292KB; PDF)
2004 National Survey of Latinos: Education Pew Hispanic Center Published: January 2004 Examines attitudes toward public schools and a variety of education issues among Hispanics, and comparison samples of whites and African Americans. Illustrates a diversity of opinion among the major ethnic and racial groups in the U.S. Funder(s): Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Social Science; Education; Minorities, Hispanics/Latinos Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(57 pages; 641KB; PDF)
Teaching About Religion in Public Schools: Where Do We Go From Here? Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life Henderson, Stephen Published: January 2004 Takes a close look at how religion is currently treated in the U.S. public school curriculum and explores how and where study about religion should take place in the curriculum. Funder(s): First Amendment Center, Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Religion; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(31 pages; 2.2MB; PDF)
Beyond Brown v. Board of Education: The Final Battle for Excellence in American Education Rockefeller Foundation Cose, Ellis Published: 2004 Discusses the history of the Brown v. Board of Education case, advances that have been made in the 50 years since the Supreme Court ruling, and whether the full objectives of the Brown decision have been achieved. Funder(s): Rockefeller Foundation Subject(s): Education; Civil and Human Rights; Minorities, African Americans/Blacks Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(90 pages; 3MB; PDF)
Reading Next: A Vision for Action and Research in Middle and High School Literacy Alliance for Excellent Education Biancarosa, Gina; Catherine Snow Published: 2004 Outlines fifteen key elements that educators can use to develop an effective adolescent literacy intervention program. Focuses on elements of interventions that are most promising for students that struggle with reading and writing after third grade. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Education Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(52 pages; 310KB; PDF)
Evaluating Value-Added Models for Teacher Accountability RAND Corporation McCaffrey, Daniel; Laura Hamilton; Daniel Koretz; J. R. Lockwood Published: 2004 Evaluates leading applications of VAM, clarifies questions raised by its use for measuring teacher effectiveness, and discusses a variety of statistical and measurement issues that might affect the validity of inferences resulting from use of the model. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(191 pages; 1MB; PDF)
The Impact of After-School Programs: Interpreting the Results of Four Recent Evaluations William T. Grant Foundation Kane, Thomas Published: January 2004 Summarizes the results of four nationwide evaluations of after-school programs. Offers recommendations for policymakers, practitioners, advocates, scholars, and funders. Suggests options for alternative approaches. Funder(s): William T. Grant Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, After-School Programs; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(33 pages; 140KB; PDF)
Improving School Readiness Outcomes: Lessons From Six Communities Annie E. Casey Foundation Segal, Ann; Charles Bruner Published: 2004 Describes efforts in California, Florida, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia to develop early learning systems for school readiness, using federal and state resources. Includes common themes that emerged from these six case studies. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Children and Youth, Early Childhood; Education Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(59 pages; 334KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(59 pages; 334KB; PDF)
Building Culturally and Linguistically Competent Services to Support Young Children, Their Families, and School Readiness Annie E. Casey Foundation Hepburn, Kathy Published: May 2004 Provides guidance, tools, and resources that promote cultural and linguistic competence in young children and families. Outlines a holistic approach to service delivery for preschool skills development. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Related Organization(s): Center for Child and Human Development at Georgetown University Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Early Childhood; Education Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(146 pages; 534KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(146 pages; 534KB; PDF)
2003 Annual Report: Supporting Ideas for Change Wallace Foundation Published: 2004 Contains board chair's message, president's message, program information, grants list, financial statements, list of directors and staff, selected publications list, and education leadership, out-of-school learning, and arts participation profiles. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(54 pages; 1.3MB; PDF)
2003 Annual Report: The Vision of One, The Power of Many W.K. Kellogg Foundation Published: 2004 Contains board chair's message, CEO's message, project summaries, program information, grants list, financial statements, and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Health Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(100 pages; 3.9MB; PDF)
2003 Annual Report William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Published: 2004 Contains mission statement, president's message, program information, grants list, financial statements, list of board members and staff, and summaries of global affairs, neighborhood improvement, children, youth, and philanthropy project initiatives. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; International Affairs/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(136 pages; 510KB; PDF)
2003 Annual Report Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Published: 2004 Contains president's message, program information, summary of foundation initiatives, grants list, financial statements, and list of staff. Funder(s): Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(130 pages; 297KB; PDF)
2002-2003 Annual Report Carnegie Corporation of New York Published: 2004 Contains president's message, profiles of previous foundation presidents, program information, grants list, and financial statements. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; International Affairs/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(225 pages; 1.7MB; PDF)
2003 Annual Report: In Order to Form a More Perfect Union John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Published: 2004 Contains board chair's message, president's message, program information, grants list, financial statements, and profiles of journalism, community development, and national venture fund initiatives. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Journalism/Media; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(84 pages; 3.6MB; PDF)
2003 Annual Report James Irvine Foundation Published: 2004 Contains mission statement, president's message, description of the foundation's new mission and program goals, program information, grants list, financial statements, and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(52 pages; 3MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(52 pages; 3MB; PDF)
2003 Annual Report M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust Published: 2004 Contains letter from the executive director, list of grants awarded, grant application guidelines, financial statements, and lists of trustees and staff. Funder(s): M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Human Services Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 7.52MB; PDF)
Early Childhood Educators and Child Abuse Prevention: Perspectives, Findings, Actions National Association for the Education of Young Children Olson, Maril; Marilou Hyson Published: December 2003 Summarizes findings and implications from the Supporting Teachers, Strengthening Families initiative on how early childhood educators view their role in preventing child abuse and on the need for more training and resources. Funder(s): David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Early Childhood; Education Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(21 pages; 3.80MB; PDF)
The Power of Convening: Building a Learning Community and Fostering a Network in the Building Bridges Initiative W.K. Kellogg Foundation Camino, Linda; Katherine Heidrich Published: November 2003 Explores the roots of a higher education initiative in nonprofit management and leadership. Provides and an overview of the process, including the concepts and purposes that guided the development of the initiative. Funder(s): W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(38 pages; 543KB; PDF)
Rolling Up Their Sleeves: Superintendents and Principals Talk About What's Needed to Fix Public Schools Public Agenda Farkas, Steve; Ann Duffett; Jean Johnson Published: November 2003 Presents findings from a survey of more than 1,000 superintendents and 925 principals. Looks at standards and accountability; special education programs; teacher tenure reform; the evaluation of principals; and the No Child Left Behind Act. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, Special Education Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(76 pages; 771KB; PDF)
The Campus Diversity Initiative: Impact Study James Irvine Foundation Published: November 2003 Provides an overview of the evaluation design framework used to examine the overall impact of Irvine's five-year Campus Diversity Initiative. Explores the process of institutional change at the campuses involved in the initiative. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Minorities Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(20 pages; 146KB; PDF)
Public High School Graduation and College Readiness Rates in the United States Manhattan Institute for Policy Research Greene, Jay P.; Greg Forster Published: September 2003 Uses data from the U.S. Department of Education to estimate the percentage of students — by race/ethnicity, region, and state — who graduate high school, as well as the percentage that finish high school ready to attend a four-year college. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link( pages; 80KB; HTML)
Learning Object Repositories: Problems and Promise William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Matkin, Gary Published: September 2003 Considers the state of the reuse and sharing of learning related Web-based material. Discusses higher education in relation to the broader world of e-learning, and limitations on the growth and impact of education delivered over the Web. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Education; Education, Distance Learning; Higher Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 38KB; PDF)
Sizing the Opportunity: The Quality and Extent of Online Education in the United States, 2002 and 2003 Sloan Consortium Allen, I. Elaine; Jeff Seaman Published: September 2003 Presents key findings from a survey that details the quality of online learning, which institutions offer online courses, what types of courses are offered, characteristics of online learners, and growth forecasts for online education. Funder(s): Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Education, Distance Learning; Science/Technology, Internet Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(32 pages; 263KB; PDF)
Making Sense of Leading Schools: A Study of the School Principalship Center on Reinventing Public Education Portin, Bradley S.; Michael DeArmond; Lauren Gundlach; Paul Schneider Published: September 2003 Presents findings from a survey of educators in 21 schools in four small to mid-size cities in four different states. Looks at core roles that all principals play and how these roles differ across traditional public, magnet, charter, and private schools. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Education; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(70 pages; 2.2MB; PDF)
Improving Teaching and Learning by Improving School Leadership National Governors Association Center for Best Practices Mazzeo, Christopher Published: September 2003 Explores methods for improving the system of preparing and developing principals, governors, and other state policymakers, especially in the area of licensure, preparation, and professional development. Includes recommendations for governors. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Education; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(10 pages; 304KB; PDF)
2002 Annual Report Tom S. and Marye Kate Aldridge Charitable & Educational Trust Published: 2003 Contains board chair's letter, program information, grantee profiles, list of past and current scholarship award recipients, and lists of trust committee and advisory committee members. Funder(s): Tom S. and Marye Kate Aldridge Charitable & Educational Trust Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(8 pages; 865KB; HTML) FOLIO Link(8 pages; 865KB; HTML)
Foundation Engagement in Education Policymaking: Assessing Philanthropic Support of School Choice Initiatives Center on Philanthropy and Public Policy Mintrom, Michael; Sandra Vergari Published: August 2003 Documents the impact of philanthropic foundations on the movement to give parents greater discretion over the schools their children attend. Focuses on school choice and the activities of individual foundations in California and New York. Funder(s): David and Lucile Packard Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(39 pages; 210KB; PDF)
2002 Annual Report Edna McConnell Clark Foundation Published: 2003 Contains president's message, fund and program information, grants list, financial statements, grant guidelines, publications list, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Edna McConnell Clark Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Children and Youth Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(28 pages; 164KB; PDF)
An Impossible Job? The View From the Urban Superintendent's Chair Center on Reinventing Public Education Fuller, Howard; Christine Campbell; Mary Beth Celio; James Harvey Published: July 2003 Presents the results of a survey of superintendents of the 100 largest urban and ex-urban districts in the U.S. Examines how school leaders define their challenges and potential solutions. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(102 pages; 2.3MB; PDF)
K-12 and Higher Education Enrollment Trends Institute of Regional and Urban Studies Published: July 2003 Part of a series that examines California's budget and its relationship to the state's economy. Discusses the budget and public policy implications of the projected decrease in K-12 enrollment, and increase in higher education enrollment. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation Subject(s): Public Affairs; Elementary and Secondary Education; Higher Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(6 pages; 67KB; PDF)
Hispanic Youth Dropping Out of U.S. Schools: Measuring the Challenge Pew Hispanic Center Fry, Richard Published: June 2003 Looks at trends over the 1990s to document how the aggregate published Hispanic high school dropout rate overstates the number of Hispanics leaving U.S. secondary schools without graduating. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Social Science; Education; Minorities, Hispanics/Latinos Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(23 pages; 213KB; PDF)
Beyond the Pipeline: Getting the Principals We Need, Where They Are Needed Most Wallace Foundation Mitgang, Lee D. Published: June 2003 Analyzes the labor market for principals, pinpoints the extent and root causes of the problems some districts and schools are experiencing in attracting candidates, and indicates how policies and practices might better address those problems. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Education; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(16 pages; 68KB; PDF)
Good Principals Are the Key to Successful Schools: Six Strategies to Prepare More Good Principals Southern Regional Education Board Bottoms, Gene; Betty Fry; David Hill; Kathy O'Neill Published: June 2003 Defines strategies that state and local leaders can use to secure enough highly qualified principals. Draws from research and direct experiences in helping schools, universities, and state agencies rethink and redesign educational leadership programs. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Education; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 117KB; PDF)
Who is Leading Our Schools: An Overview of School Administrators and Their Careers RAND Corporation Gates, Susan; Catherine Chung; Jeanne Ringel; Karen Ross; Lucrecia Santibanez Published: June 2003 Focusing on principals and superintendents, describes how the characteristics of individuals who hold administrative positions have changed over time, and the factors that influence individuals' decisions to seek particular administrative positions. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(174 pages; 830KB; PDF)
Unintended Consequences of Tuition Discounting Lumina Foundation for Education Davis, Jerry Sheehan Published: May 2003 Examines the potential negative effects of tuition discounting on both the institutions and the students, including the erosion of other expense categories such as instruction, an unintended decrease in affordability, and fiscal risks for institutions. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(40 pages; 280KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(40 pages; 280KB; PDF)
Effective Superintendents, Effective Boards: Finding the Right Fit Education Writers Association Published: May 2003 Looks at the relationship between school boards and superintendents and how it affects student achievement. Explores the effectiveness, political complexities, and interest in reforming the current superintendent/school board model. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(12 pages; 509KB; PDF)
Following the Mobile Student: Can We Develop the Capacity for a Comprehensive Database to Assess Student Progression? Lumina Foundation for Education Ewell, Peter T.; Karen Paulson; Paula R. Schild Published: April 2003 Presents a study of state-level databases on postsecondary student retention and completion rates and the feasibility of tracking students across state lines. Outlines challenges and recommendations, including establishing a common reporting standard. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(140 pages; 855KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(140 pages; 855KB; PDF)
Closing the Graduation Gap: Toward High Schools That Prepare all Students for College, Work, and Citizenship Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Published: April 2003 Outlines the foundation's thinking on these issues, the evidence and research underpinning them, and a policy agenda that supports this vision of high quality high schools for all students. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(13 pages; 343KB; PDF)
Using Community Colleges to Re-Connect Disconnected Youth William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Grubb, W. Norton Published: April 2003 Argues that community colleges should be a major institution helping youth re-connect to education. Explores a variety of measures and reforms that community colleges would need to take to develop comprehensive and effective education programs. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(31 pages; 156KB; PDF)
Research Perspectives on School Reform: Lessons From the Annenberg Challenge Annenberg Foundation Published: March 2003 Contains a collection of essays and analyses from researchers and directors of individual Annenberg Challenge project sites that represent working models of learning partnerships between researchers and educators. Funder(s): Annenberg Foundation Related Organization(s): Annenberg Institute for School Reform Subject(s): Education; Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(135 pages; 591KB; PDF)
Reforming Urban Public Education Systems Aspen Institute Orr, Marion Published: March 2003 Looks at unifying themes and goals for systemic school reform, including how new ideas can be successfully incorporated into a political agenda, and factors that have inhibited the development of civic capacity to design and implement reforms. Funder(s): William T. Grant Foundation Related Organization(s): Aspen Institute Roundtable on Community Change Subject(s): Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(7 pages; 45KB; DOC)
The Urban Superintendent: Creating Great Schools While Surviving on the Job Council of Great City Schools Harvey, James Published: February 2003 Captures the highlights of a colloquium of successful former superintendents of urban public schools. Offers some general guidance to help guide new superintendents as they accept the multiple challenges of overseeing a large urban school system. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Education; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(45 pages; 126KB; PDF)
Leading for Learning: Reflective Tools for School and District Leaders Center for the Study of Teaching and Policy at University of Washington Knapp, Michael S.; Michael A. Copland; Joan Talbert Published: February 2003 Provides reflective ideas and tools for educators to enhance leadership in learning. Includes key ideas, real examples, and reflective questions that leaders can use can use to assess their organizations, enact strategic plans, and teach colleagues. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Education; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(36 pages; 273KB; PDF)
Leading for Learning Sourcebook: Concepts and Examples Center for the Study of Teaching and Policy at University of Washington Knapp, Michael S.; Michael A. Copland; Brynnen Ford; Anneke Markholt Published: February 2003 Provides a detailed discussion of ideas and methods that educators can use to enhance leadership in learning. Offers examples of leaders using the ideas and tools for assessment, planning, and teaching. Includes four annotated longitudinal cases. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Education; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(116 pages; 460KB; PDF)
School Size Research: Reference List Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Published: 2003 Provides an annotated bibliography containing articles and research reports that have helped shape the foundation's work on school size. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(9 pages; 188KB; PDF)
The Status of the Teaching Profession 2003: Summary Report Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning Published: 2003 Summarizes current data and analysis of California's teaching workforce and examines the preparation, induction and professional development of teachers. Highlights the need for California to renew its commitment to high quality teaching. Funder(s): Clarence E. Heller Charitable Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Stuart Foundation, Walter S. Johnson Foundation, Washington Mutual Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Related Organization(s): SRI International Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 835KB; PDF)
The Consequences of Global Educational Expansion American Academy of Arts and Sciences Hannum, Emily; Claudia Buchmann Published: 2003 Draws on evidence from empirical studies in sociology, demography, economics, political science, and anthropology to examine the consequences of achieving universal primary and secondary education. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Social Science Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(44 pages; 495KB; PDF)
Immigrant Students, Urban High Schools: The Challenge Continues Carnegie Corporation of New York Hood, Lucy Published: 2003 Uses examples from New York, Houston, and North Carolina to explore some of the innovative programs that are helping immigrants become educated citizens and productive workers, and highlights issues related to establishing a new educational framework. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Social Science, Immigration Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(15 pages; 383KB; PDF)
A Matter of Definition: Is There Truly a Shortage of School Principals? Center on Reinventing Public Education Roza, Marguerite; Mary Beth Celio; James Harvey; Susan Wishon Published: January 2003 Analyzes the shortage of principals in basic economic terms of supply and demand. Examines the supply of candidates, and the realities of the demand for principals. Offers recommendations that address distinct elements of principal supply and demand. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(68 pages; 1.2MB; PDF)
Adolescent Literacy and the Achievement Gap: What Do We Know and Where Do We Go From Here? Carnegie Corporation of New York Snow, Catherine; Gina Biancarosa Published: 2003 Reviews research and program initiatives focused on improving adolescent academic achievement by targeting literacy. Provides ideas for collaboration and coordination of funding efforts to improve the literacy achievement of under-performing adolescents. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Children and Youth, Youth/Adolescents Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(37 pages; 410KB; PDF)
2002 Annual Report Donald W. Reynolds Foundation Published: 2003 Contains board chair's message, president's message, program information, grants list, financial statements, and list of staff. Funder(s): Donald W. Reynolds Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Human Services Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(38 pages; 757KB; PDF)
2002 Annual Report Wallace Foundation Published: 2003 Contains board chair's message, president's message, project summaries, program information, grants list, financial statements, and list of directors and staff. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(76 pages; 675KB; PDF)
High Schools for the New Millennium: Imagine the Possibilities Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Published: 2003 Provides an overview of the current large comprehensive public school system model and outlines ideas for transforming schools to better prepare students for college and for today's economy, including the transition to smaller high-quality high schools. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(20 pages; 577KB; PDF)
2002 Annual Report: Together We Grow W.K. Kellogg Foundation Published: 2003 Contains board chair's message, CEO's message, program information, financial statements, list of board members and staff, and summaries of health, housing, rural development, youth, education, and international development projects. Funder(s): W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Health Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(98 pages; 2.1MB; PDF)
Healthy Schools for Healthy Kids Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Published: 2003 Identifies opportunities for increasing physical activity and nutrition for students nationwide, by examining local, state, and federal level school policies and approaches. Includes after-school programs. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Related Organization(s): Pyramid Communications Subject(s): Health; Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(57 pages; 249KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(57 pages; 249KB; PDF)
2002 Annual Report William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Published: 2003 Contains mission statement, president's message, program information, grants list, financial statements, and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; International Affairs/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(90 pages; 825KB; PDF)
2002 Annual Report Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Published: 2003 Contains president's message, program information, summary of foundation initiatives, grants list, financial statements, and list of staff. Funder(s): Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(142 pages; 420KB; PDF)
2002 Annual Report: What is Freedom? John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Published: 2003 Contains board chair's message, president's message, program information, grants list, financial statements, and profiles of individuals and organizations that partner with the foundation on journalism and community development efforts. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Journalism/Media; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(76 pages; 3.2MB; PDF)
Unintended Consequences: Perspectives on Teacher Testing and Historically Black Colleges and Universities Southern Education Foundation Published: 2003 Describes special challenges that newer federal education reforms pose to historically black colleges and universities, and career development for African-American teachers and educational leaders. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Minorities, African Americans/Blacks Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(74 pages; 3.59MB; PDF)
The Improving Educational Profile of Latino Immigrants Pew Hispanic Center Lowell, B. Lindsay; Roberto Suro Published: December 2002 Describes changes in the educational profile of Latino immigrants in the U.S. from 1970 to 2000, based on Census survey data. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Education; Minorities, Hispanics/Latinos; Social Science, Immigration Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(29 pages; 301KB; PDF)
University Partnerships With Community Change Initiatives: Lessons Learned From the Technical Assistance Partnerships of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation's Neighborhood Improvement Initiative William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Parzen, Julia Published: October 2002 Examines the specific role of students and faculty in providing responsive research, technical assistance, and evaluation supports to the community. Contains stories and examples from Hewlett's university-community partnership program. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Higher Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(52 pages; 505KB; PDF)
Latinos in Higher Education: Many Enroll, Too Few Graduate Pew Hispanic Center Fry, Richard Published: September 2002 Provides a detailed examination of the extent and nature of Hispanic college enrollment in comparison to that of adults of other racial/ethnic identities. Explores the differences in college enrollment among Latinos by generation and country of origin. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Higher Education; Minorities, Hispanics/Latinos Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 253KB; PDF)
Student and School Indicators for Youth in California's Central Valley Public Policy Institute of California Danenberg, Anne; Pedro Cerdán; Christopher Jepsen Published: September 2002 Provides a statistical portrait of elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education in the Central Valley. Examines trends in school resources, course enrollment, and student achievement in the region, and compares to trends in the rest of the state. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation Subject(s): Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(96 pages; 304KB; PDF)
Meeting the Access Challenge: Indiana's Twenty-First Century Scholars Program Lumina Foundation for Education St. John, Edward P.; Choong-Geun Chung; Glenda Droogsma Musoba; Ada B. Simmons Published: August 2002 Gives an overview of a state program to ensure academic support and financial aid for college-bound students, and examines its impact on college enrollment and retention. Discusses implications for improving low-income students' postsecondary attainment. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(60 pages; 361KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(60 pages; 361KB; PDF)
The Digital Disconnect: The Widening Gap Between Internet Savvy Students and Their Schools Pew Internet & American Life Project Levin, Doug; Sousan Arafeh; Amanda Lenhart; Lee Rainie Published: August 2002 Presents findings from a survey of public middle and high school students from thirty schools across the U.S. Looks at how students rely on the Internet to help them do their schoolwork, in addition to dozens of other education related tasks. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(37 pages; 174KB; PDF)
Early Exit: Understanding Adult Attrition in Accelerated and Traditional Postsecondary Programs Lumina Foundation for Education Wlodkowski, Raymond J.; Scott Campbell; Jennifer E. Mauldin Published: July 2002 As a follow-up study to Lumina's "Learning in the Fast Lane: Adult Learners' Persistence and Success in Accelerated College Programs," focuses on why students leave college — both student and institutional factors — and what colleges can do. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Related Organization(s): Regis University, University of Missouri, Kansas City Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Education, Continuing Education Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(12 pages; 127KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(12 pages; 127KB; PDF)
2001 Annual Report Edna McConnell Clark Foundation Published: 2002 Contains president's message, program information, grants list, financial statements, grant guidelines, publications list, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Edna McConnell Clark Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Children and Youth Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(68 pages; 538KB; PDF)
Open Educational Content for Public Digital Libraries William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Cushman, Reid Published: July 2002 Explores the possibilities for significant expansion of digital content for teaching, with a focus on free educational material. Describes how this might occur, as well as impediments to expansion. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Education; Education, Libraries; Education, Distance Learning Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(30 pages; 125KB; PDF)
SREB Leadership Initiative: Creating Effective Principals Who Can Improve the Region's Schools and Influence Student Achievement Southern Regional Education Board Published: July 2002 Outlines the major goals of the Leadership Initiative, how the goals are implemented, the activities that the initiative supports, and practices leaders should follow in order to turn around student achievement in low performing schools. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Education; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 67KB; PDF)
2001 Annual Report Tom S. and Marye Kate Aldridge Charitable & Educational Trust Published: 2002 Contains board chair's letter, grant summary, grantee profiles, list of scholarship award recipients, tribute, and lists of trust committee and advisory committee members. Funder(s): Tom S. and Marye Kate Aldridge Charitable & Educational Trust Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(8 pages; 961KB; HTML) FOLIO Link(8 pages; 961KB; HTML)
The Annenberg Challenge: Lessons and Reflections on Public School Reform Annenberg Foundation Connell, Christopher; James Martin; Linda Moore Published: June 2002 Presents findings and recommendations from an initiative that established eighteen projects in public schools across the U.S. to improve education in inner city schools, provide assistance to isolated rural schools, and expand access to arts education. Funder(s): Annenberg Foundation Related Organization(s): Annenberg Institute for School Reform Subject(s): Education; Arts and Culture, Arts Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(61 pages; 4.5MB; PDF)
Losing Ground: A National Status Report on the Affordability of American Higher Education National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education Published: May 2002 Documents the declining affordability of higher education for American families, and highlights public policies that support affordable higher education. Provides state-by-state summaries as well as national findings. Funder(s): Ford Foundation, Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 2.5MB; PDF)
Prevention 2000: Moving Effective Programs Into Practice Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Alaniz, Maria Luisa; Johnnetta Davis; James A. Neal; Christopher L. Ringwalt; Traci L. Toomey Published: March 2002 Outlines recommendations from an October 2000 symposium on how to implement effective, evidence-based drug prevention programs at the federal, state, and local levels, such as integrating school-based and community efforts. Summarizes briefing papers. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Related Organization(s): Silver Gate Group Subject(s): Substance Abuse; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Literature Review PubHub Link(36 pages; 2.09MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(36 pages; 2.09MB; PDF)
Are SREB States Making Progress? Tapping, Preparing and Licensing School Leaders Who Can Influence Student Achievement Southern Regional Education Board Jacobson, Andrea; Gene Bottoms; Betty Fry; David Hill; Kathy O'Neill Published: March 2002 Looks at the progress SREB states are making in developing systems to identify, prepare, and assess future school leaders. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Education; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(36 pages; 171KB; PDF)
Unequal Opportunity: Disparities in College Access Among the 50 States Lumina Foundation for Education Kipp, Samuel M., III; Derek V. Price; Jill K. Wohlford Published: January 2002 Examines access to higher education among and within states, by rating the extent to which public and private colleges and universities admit typical college-bound students in that state and the extent to which those students can afford to attend. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(71 pages; 998KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(71 pages; 998KB; PDF)
Learning In Deed: The Power of Service-Learning for American Schools National Commission on Service-Learning Published: January 2002 Reflects nearly a year of study and discussion about a teaching strategy combining service to the community with classroom curriculum in K-12 schools. Summarizes the Commission's recommendations and provides the basis for an intense period of outreach. Funder(s): John Glenn Institute for Public Service and Public Policy, W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Volunteerism Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(60 pages; 1.4MB; PDF)
The Urban High School's Challenge: Ensuring Literacy for Every Child Carnegie Corporation of New York Grosso de León, Anne Published: 2002 Looks at comprehensive adolescent literacy reform initiatives in school districts across the nation that are beginning to address the need for effecting systemic change by teaching reading to all students. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(14 pages; 105KB; PDF)
First Things First: Creating the Conditions and Capacity for Community-Wide Reform in an Urban School District Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Gambone, Michelle; Adena Klem; William Moore; Jean Summers Published: January 2002 Documents the strategies and activities of the First Things First initiative from the preparatory phase of the initiative through the first year of implementation in Kansas City and reports on its early results. Funder(s): Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Related Organization(s): Institute for Research and Reform in Education Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(97 pages; 371KB; PDF)
Searching for a Superhero: Can Principals Do It All? Education Writers Association Published: January 2002 Looks at the shortage of principals and the role they should play in school reform. Provides advice to reporters who are writing about education. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, School Reform; Journalism/Media Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(16 pages; 895KB; PDF)
2001 Annual Report Wallace Foundation Published: 2002 Contains board chair's message, president's message, project summaries, program information, grants list, financial statements, and list of directors and staff. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Arts and Culture; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(74 pages; 1.2MB; PDF)
2001 Annual Report Lilly Endowment, Inc. Published: 2002 Contains board chair and president's message, program information, community development, religion, and education grantee profiles, grants list, and financial statements. Funder(s): Lilly Endowment, Inc. Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(86 pages; 8.5MB; PDF)
2001 Annual Report William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Published: 2002 Contains mission statement, president's message, program information, grants list, financial statements, and list of board members and staff. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; International Affairs/Development; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(95 pages; 847KB; PDF)
2001 Annual Report Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Published: 2002 Contains president's message, program information, summary of foundation initiatives, grants list, financial statements, and list of staff. Funder(s): Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(136 pages; 352KB; PDF)
2001 Annual Report Carnegie Corporation of New York Published: 2002 Contains president's message, brief survey of Islam tenets, institutions, evolution, and historical role, and current challenges facing Muslim societies, program information, grants list, and financial statements. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; International Affairs/Development Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(180 pages; 633KB; PDF)
2001 Annual Report: New Crises, Enduring Commitments John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Published: 2002 Contains board chair's message, president's message, program information, grants list, financial statements, and highlights of the foundation's journalism, community development, national venture fund initiatives. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Journalism/Media; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(74 pages; 5MB; PDF)
Patterns of Excellence: Promoting Quality in Teaching Through Diversity Southern Education Foundation Published: January 2002 Examines the under-representation of African-American teachers in public schools and the declining number of black teacher candidates, and recommends expanding recruiting and support programs for nontraditional and pre-collegiate talent pools. Funder(s): Annenberg Foundation, BellSouth Foundation, Ford Foundation, Pew Charitable Trusts, Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Education; Higher Education; Minorities, African Americans/Blacks Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(198 pages; 2.04MB; PDF)
Early Childhood Education: Meeting the Challenge of Universal Access Rockefeller Brothers Fund Rickel, Annette U. Published: January 2002 Summarizes conference papers on universal preschool education; the implications of early learning for policy, practice, and professional development; program effectiveness; the financing of early childhood education and care; and the role of parents. Funder(s): Rockefeller Brothers Fund Related Organization(s): Child Care Action Campaign, Universal Pre-kindergarten Resource Partnership Subject(s): Education; Children and Youth, Early Childhood; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(23 pages; 95KB; PDF)
Hope Works: Student Use of Education Tax Credits Lumina Foundation for Education Hoblitzell, Barbara A.; Tiffany L. Smith Published: November 2001 Surveys University of California students on their use of Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning tax credit programs. Explores the debate over whether federal aid should emphasize incentives to attend college or relief to those already planning to attend. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Public Affairs Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(56 pages; 1.19MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(56 pages; 1.19MB; PDF)
Student Loan Forbearance and Its Relationship to Default Lumina Foundation for Education Price, Derek V. Published: November 2001 Analyzes the effects of forbearance — allowing borrowers to delay loan payments due to hardships — on Stafford loan default rates, costs to taxpayers, and repayment costs. Examines characteristics of borrowers in forbearance and in default. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Social Science Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(12 pages; 111KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(12 pages; 111KB; PDF)
Working Together for Children and Families: A Community Guide to Making the Most of Out-of-School Time National Institute on Out-Of-School Time Harvey, Brooke; Joyce Shortt Published: October 2001 Outlines the MOST Initiative's approach to building a community-based, collaborative out-of-school time system in Boston, Chicago, and Seattle. Illustrates how each city interpreted the MOST process and provides a sampling of their activities. 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(42 pages; 20.3MB; PDF)
Designing a State Student Grant Program: A Framework for Policy-Makers Lumina Foundation for Education Davis, Jerry Sheehan Published: September 2001 Reviews current issues in state grants, including how much states should award, to whom, to attend which institutions, and why. Outlines how program goals such as access, choice, or retention determine the sizes, target groups, and numbers of grants. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Public Affairs Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(12 pages; 120KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(12 pages; 120KB; PDF)
The Internet and Education Pew Internet & American Life Project Lenhart, Amanda; Mike Graziano; Maya Simon Published: September 2001 Presents findings from a survey of online youth and their parents, conducted between November and December 2000. Looks at how the Internet has become increasingly important for teenagers as an essential study aid both outside and inside the classroom. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(10 pages; 55KB; PDF)
Learning in the Fast Lane: Adult Learners' Persistence and Success in Accelerated College Programs Lumina Foundation for Education Wlodkowski, Raymond J.; Sandra W. Gahn; Jennifer E. Mauldin Published: August 2001 Compares adult students' demographics, transfer credits, responsibilities, financial aid, and other characteristics at two colleges, and explores how they affect retention, degree completion, and academic success in accelerated and traditional programs. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Related Organization(s): Regis University, University of Missouri, Kansas City Subject(s): Higher Education; Education; Education, Continuing Education Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(50 pages; 235KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(50 pages; 235KB; PDF)
2000 Annual Report Edna McConnell Clark Foundation Published: 2001 Contains president's message, program information, grants list, financial statements, grant guidelines, and lists of advisors, board members, and staff. Funder(s): Edna McConnell Clark Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education; Children and Youth Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(67 pages; 416KB)
Debts and Decisions: Student Loans and Their Relationship to Graduate School and Career Choice Lumina Foundation for Education Heller, Donald E. Published: June 2001 Based on a survey, examines how student loan amounts affect college graduates' choices of careers or of enrollment in graduate school. Provides loan and repayment data and explores factors including demographics, income, major, and grade point average. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Higher Education, Access/Cost; Education, Continuing Education Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(52 pages; 423KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(52 pages; 423KB; PDF)
A Call to Action: Reconnecting College Sports and Higher Education John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Published: June 2001 Revisits the findings of a series of reports on the state of college athletics and evaluates progress made in the intervening ten years, finding that the NCAA has moved a long way toward achieving the goals laid out in the commission's earlier reports. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Athletics/Sports; Higher Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(52 pages; 2.49MB; PDF)
Building Philanthropy and Nonprofit Academic Centers: A View From Ten Builders W.K. Kellogg Foundation Larson, R. Sam; Sonia Barnes-Moorehead Published: May 2001 Explores the development of early nonprofit academic centers and the roles that academic innovators played in the development and sustainability of these centers. Funder(s): W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Higher Education Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(23 pages; 78KB; PDF)
Leadership Matters: Building Leadership Capacity Southern Regional Education Board Barkley, Steve; Gene Bottoms; Susan Clark; Carol Feagin Published: May 2001 Explores strategies that school administrators employ in schools where student learning has improved. Outlines the key conditions for accelerating student achievement, and provides criteria for determining the quality of project-based learning. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Edna McConnell Clark Foundation, Office of Educational Research and Improvement, United States Department of Education, Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Education; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(35 pages; 91KB; PDF)
Setting Educational Priorities: High Achievers Speak Out Lumina Foundation for Education Dickeson, Robert C. Published: April 2001 Presents results of a survey of central Indiana's National Merit Scholars on their college and career choices, as well as their views on factors for academic success, the importance of teachers, and priorities for improving the educational system. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Higher Education; Public Affairs Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(21 pages; 61KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(21 pages; 61KB; PDF)
Funding the "Infostructure": A Guide to Financing Technology Infrastructure in Higher Education Lumina Foundation for Education Phipps, Ronald A.; Jane V. Wellman Published: April 2001 Based on surveys and interviews, outlines how colleges and state and federal governments can develop funding policies to address the institutional digital divide in information technology and infrastructure, and what to include in such an "infostructure." Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Science/Technology, Internet; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(31 pages; 25MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(31 pages; 25MB; PDF)
Preparing a New Breed of School Principals: It's Time for Action Southern Regional Education Board Bottoms, Gene; Kathy O'Neill Published: April 2001 Defines the challenge in preparing and developing effective school leaders and considers a number of changes for strengthening the certification, selection, and support of school leaders. Includes an action plan to improve school leadership. Funder(s): Wallace Foundation Subject(s): Education; Education, Leadership Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(31 pages; 77KB; PDF)
2000 Annual Report Tom S. and Marye Kate Aldridge Charitable & Educational Trust Published: 2001 Contains grants list, profiles of current and past grantees, list of scholarship award recipients, and lists of trust committee and advisory committee members. Funder(s): Tom S. and Marye Kate Aldridge Charitable & Educational Trust Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Education Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(8 pages; 1.21MB; HTML) FOLIO Link(8 pages; 1.21MB; HTML)
