Mathematica Policy Research Education RSS Feedhttp://www.mathematica-mpr.com/our-focus-areas/educationFor more than 35 years, Mathematica Policy Research, Inc., has been known for its high quality, objective research to support decisions about our nation's most pressing social policy problems.enMathematica Policy Research. All rights reserved. 2014https://mathematica.org/-/media/internet/logo.png?h=68&w=208Mathematica Policy Research Education RSS Feedhttp://www.mathematica-mpr.com/our-focus-areas/education60{CCD243AF-7063-41AE-A51C-2486AFDAAA53}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/mathematicas-e-w-framework-website-wins-silver-anthem-awardMathematica’s E-W Framework Website Wins Silver Anthem AwardMathematica’s Education to Workforce Indicator Framework website has received a Silver Anthem Award in the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion/Research Projects and Publications category.Wed, 14 Feb 2024 22:11:00 Z{725FD3E9-600B-4FF0-86F0-3837513D6237}https://www.mathematica.org/en/publications/culturally-responsive-math-instructionHelping Teachers Implement Culturally Responsive Practices During Math InstructionCulturally responsive teaching helps meet the needs of students and provides opportunities to make math more interesting. We provide tips for teachers, publishers, and administrators to enhance math instruction and address classroom dynamics to make math more culturally responsive.Mon, 12 Feb 2024 18:24:00 Z{8DBE6C23-A241-4286-81F0-79151B2D4B18}https://www.mathematica.org/en/publications/seven-questions-to-consider-about-teacher-apprenticeship-programsSeven Questions to Consider About Teacher Apprenticeship ProgramsThis infographic from the Regional Education Laboratory (REL) Central includes seven questions states that are interested in implementing teacher apprenticeship programs might consider.Fri, 09 Feb 2024 21:08:14 Z{3C306A02-A5E7-4C44-94B8-3E8694619D54}https://www.mathematica.org/en/publications/impacts-of-blended-learning-tutoring-models-on-math-achievement-after-covid-19Impacts of Blended Learning Tutoring Models on Math Achievement After COVID-19This study measures the impact of high-dosage blended learning tutoring during the 2021–2022 school year. These blended models alternated individual online math practice with student tutoring in small groups provided by an in-person or remote tutor.Wed, 10 Jan 2024 18:57:00 Z{5F3E3B7C-1CF3-4A67-B325-69B31BFEA534}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/mathematica-provides-comments-on-bipartisan-draft-esra-reauthorization-billMathematica Provides Comments on Bipartisan Draft ESRA Reauthorization BillMathematica provided comments to the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee regarding its draft bipartisan legislation called the Advancing Research in Education Act (AREA).Wed, 13 Dec 2023 14:55:41 Z{FDDDFE4F-FA65-4FA8-8136-2F5BBC4F917D}https://www.mathematica.org/en/publications/maximizing-learning-across-investments-recommendations-for-fundersMaximizing Learning Across Investments Recommendations for FundersA set of recommendations to help funders structure a measurement and evaluation process that supports learning across a set of investments while balancing the priorities of the funder, the grantees, and the communities where research will take place.Thu, 30 Nov 2023 18:26:00 Z{C54E51D4-3009-4D8B-8666-D410BEB2E5F0}https://www.mathematica.org/en/publications/a-road-map-for-building-evidence-that-drives-learning-and-improvementA Road Map for Building Evidence that Drives Learning and ImprovementMathematica’s measurement and evaluation (M&E) approach and associated toolkit provide a road map for generating evidence about new or evolving solutions. This overview resource introduces four phases of evidence building and provides an illustrative example of this M&E approach in action. Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:49:00 Z{89AF1F83-BCFE-464D-8A5A-751553F506C0}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/mathematica-provides-recommendations-to-strengthen-education-depts-proposed-research-programMathematica Provides Recommendations to Strengthen Education Dept.’s Proposed Research ProgramPolicy research and data analytics firm Mathematica provided recommendations to the U.S. Department of Education to strengthen the development of a proposed new research program within the department’s Institute of Education Sciences.Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Z{AB51D0C4-D1B7-4396-B051-E0A9E876FA9F}https://www.mathematica.org/en/publications/how-did-it-get-this-way-disentangling-the-sources-of-teacher-quality-gaps-through-agent-basedHow Did it Get this Way? Disentangling the Sources of Teacher Quality Gaps through Agent-Based ModelingWe develop a novel simulation methodology to study the extent to which three interrelated processes—teacher attrition from the state teaching workforce, teacher mobility between teaching positions, and teacher hiring for open positions—contribute to “teacher quality gaps” (TQGs) between students of color and other students in K–12 public schools.Wed, 01 Nov 2023 19:18:00 Z{F5142A45-17C4-49F6-B4E9-2CFC847B690C}https://www.mathematica.org/en/publications/using-bayesian-meta-analysis-to-explore-the-components-of-early-literacy-interventionsUsing Bayesian Meta-Analysis to Explore the Components of Early Literacy InterventionsThe What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) released a report that applies two methodological approaches new to the WWC that together aim to improve researchers' understanding of how early literacy interventions may work to improve outcomes for students in grades K-3.Tue, 12 Sep 2023 17:21:35 Z{B9C3EF6E-48C9-480F-B2DD-364AC97004D2}https://www.mathematica.org/en/publications/long-term-impacts-of-kipp-middle-and-high-schools-on-college-enrollment-persistence-and-attainmentLong-Term Impacts of KIPP Middle and High Schools on College Enrollment, Persistence, and AttainmentThis report presents the results of the second phase of a long-term tracking study that follows 2,066 students who applied to enter 21 oversubscribed KIPP middle schools through an admission lottery in 2008, 2009, or 2011.Tue, 12 Sep 2023 12:32:00 Z{6C2010E3-3676-4F3A-BC55-1AD318A75CBE}https://www.mathematica.org/en/publications/supporting-use-of-electronic-portfolios-and-education-and-career-goal-setting-within-the-contextSupporting Use of Electronic Portfolios and Education and Career Goal-Setting Within the Context of Individual Plans of StudyThis REL Central fact sheet summarizes research linking use of electronic portfolios and education and career goal-setting with student outcomes and provides examples of research-based recommendations for implementing these practices.Thu, 31 Aug 2023 16:35:00 Z{DD194A2E-AEC8-4F92-84E6-45C61040008A}https://www.mathematica.org/en/publications/how-the-covid-19-pandemic-affected-state-apprenticeship-systems-takeaways-from-eight-statesHow the COVID-19 Pandemic Affected State Apprenticeship Systems: Takeaways from Eight StatesThis brief highlights key takeaways from virtual discussion groups in which apprenticeship administrators in eight states described how the COVID-19 pandemic affected their Registered Apprenticeship systems and how they and their apprenticeship partners responded to the pandemic. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:47:00 Z{ADB81C86-DB0D-43D7-B8B3-CC55DF604EB9}https://www.mathematica.org/en/publications/evaluation-of-tntps-turnaround-leadership-teams-strategy-2018-2022Evaluation of TNTP’s Turnaround Leadership Teams Strategy, 2018–2022This report describes findings from an impact and implementation evaluation of TNTP’s Turnaround Leadership Teams Strategy (TLTS) funded under the U.S. Department of Education an Education Innovation and Research (EIR) grant. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 16:58:00 Z{2E1F588A-8862-4C04-B7C4-979A4776C6DD}https://www.mathematica.org/en/publications/how-individual-plans-of-study-can-support-students-college-and-career-readiness-and-successHow Individual Plans of Study Can Support Students’ College and Career Readiness and SuccessIndividual Plans of Study are education and career plans that are tailored to student interests and skills and help guide and focus their efforts throughout middle and high school. This REL Central infographic details how these plans can support students' college and career readiness and success.Mon, 21 Aug 2023 15:18:00 Z{9665F5C5-BD15-4193-BEEC-13E4D267F4CE}https://www.mathematica.org/en/publications/lessons-learned-from-conducting-virtual-pre-k-class-observations-in-centers-and-family-child-careLessons Learned from Conducting Virtual Pre-K CLASS Observations in Centers and Family Child Care Homes During the COVID-19 PandemicTo explore the practicality of conducting virtual pre-K observations, Mathematica, in partnership with Oregon’s Early Learning Division, and with support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, conducted a pilot study of virtual observations using the Pre-K Classroom Assessment Scoring System. Wed, 16 Aug 2023 13:30:00 Z{99D057D4-ABC3-46CF-844A-F7AB9CF3FD11}https://www.mathematica.org/en/publications/changes-in-school-climate-during-covid-19-in-a-sample-of-pennsylvania-schoolsChanges in School Climate During COVID-19 in a Sample of Pennsylvania SchoolsThe Pennsylvania Department of Education’s (PDE’s) Office for Safe Schools partnered with REL Mid-Atlantic to conduct a study using data from PDE’s school climate survey. Fri, 11 Aug 2023 14:47:56 Z{218FDF62-C46B-41B4-9290-E844640D7C35}https://www.mathematica.org/en/publications/analyzing-middle-school-mathematics-curriculaAnalyzing Middle School Mathematics Curricula: A Comparative Study Using Three Measurement ToolsThis report seeks to understand how six middle school mathematics curricula vary along dimensions of high quality. We define high quality curricula as curricula that are aligned to state or national standards, useable, and supportive of culturally responsive instructional delivery.Mon, 31 Jul 2023 17:38:00 Z{198732A9-B7CF-443E-8F83-B996710313A5}https://www.mathematica.org/en/publications/using-automated-writing-feedback-tools-in-the-classroom-research-insights-for-tool-designersUsing Automated Writing Feedback Tools in the Classroom: Research Insights for Tool Designers and Instructional Support TeamsThe brief summarizes key implementation takeaways from studies of two automated writing feedback tools—Ecree and MI Write—in grade 7–11 English language arts classrooms during the 2021–2022 school year.Fri, 28 Jul 2023 17:16:23 Z{F6A4220D-3927-4E3E-A244-AA57934833BE}https://www.mathematica.org/en/publications/using-an-automated-writing-feedback-tool-insights-on-mi-write-for-students-and-familiesUsing an Automated Writing Feedback Tool: Insights on MI Write for Students and FamiliesThe brief summarizes key takeaways from a study of MI Write in grades 7 and 8 English language arts classrooms during the 2021–2022 school year.Fri, 28 Jul 2023 15:27:27 Z{B951CE7D-18B0-4AAB-918A-2960A80A60E3}https://www.mathematica.org/en/publications/teaching-and-learning-writing-with-mi-write-insights-for-school-and-district-leadersTeaching and Learning Writing with MI Write: Insights for School and District LeadersThe brief summarizes key takeaways from a study of MI Write in grades 7 and 8 English language arts classrooms during the 2021–2022 school year and provides strategies for school and district leaders to support using MI Write.Fri, 28 Jul 2023 15:16:26 Z{486B5AD5-1FF8-4FF9-AE35-6A0EEC370A77}https://www.mathematica.org/en/publications/implementing-mi-write-in-the-classroomImplementing MI Write in the ClassroomThe brief summarizes key implementation takeaways from a study of MI Write in grades 7 and 8 English language arts classrooms during the 2021–2022 school year and provides strategies for school and district leaders to support using MI Write.Fri, 28 Jul 2023 15:00:59 Z{C17B2589-51C1-4229-B169-FB5A5E84DBC4}https://www.mathematica.org/en/publications/implementing-ecree-in-the-classroomImplementing Ecree in the ClassroomThe brief summarizes key implementation takeaways from a study of Ecree in grade 8–11 English language arts classrooms during the 2021–2022 school year and provides strategies for school and district leaders to support using Ecree.Fri, 28 Jul 2023 14:47:26 Z{6C576A7F-6ADB-4333-96A6-224BDEF7F79D}https://www.mathematica.org/en/publications/using-an-automated-writing-feedback-tool-insights-on-ecree-for-students-and-familiesUsing an Automated Writing Feedback Tool: Insights on Ecree for Students and FamiliesThis brief aims to help middle and high school students and their families learn about Ecree, an automated feedback tool that supports student writing in the classroom. Fri, 28 Jul 2023 14:22:07 Z{7AA7B993-5AAC-41DE-AEFE-0863F3C61D8D}https://www.mathematica.org/en/publications/teaching-and-learning-writing-with-ecree-insights-for-school-and-district-leadersTeaching and Learning Writing with Ecree: Insights for School and District LeadersThe brief summarizes the experiences of students and teachers who used Ecree in grade 8–11 English language arts classrooms during the 2021—2022 school year and provides strategies for school and district leaders to support using Ecree.Fri, 28 Jul 2023 14:10:54 Z{D6A4DB3E-9554-4FEC-81EF-08C97B667965}https://www.mathematica.org/en/publications/examining-student-and-teacher-math-learning-lessons-from-three-summer-programsExamining Student and Teacher Math Learning: Lessons from Three Summer ProgramsThis brief presents evidence on the effect three summer programs have on student math knowledge and explores participants’ perceptions and teacher learning during the programs. Thu, 20 Jul 2023 18:47:00 Z{83F173FF-C706-4044-A5E7-F42285CD14C0}https://www.mathematica.org/en/publications/study-methods-for-briefs-about-mi-write-research-findingsStudy Methods for Briefs about MI Write Research FindingsThis summary accompanies a series of briefs summarizing results of the MI Write study by providing more information on the study design, sample, data sources, measures, and analytic methods used to produce the findings reported in those briefs.Fri, 07 Jul 2023 11:44:17 Z{F8F65B13-EB43-4075-A299-2DED1BEF27AC}https://www.mathematica.org/en/publications/study-methods-for-briefs-about-ecree-research-findingsStudy Methods for Briefs about Ecree Research FindingsThis summary accompanies a series of briefs summarizing results of the Ecree study by providing more information on the study design, sample, data sources, measures, and analytic methods used to produce the findings reported in those briefs.Fri, 07 Jul 2023 11:37:44 Z{391C8C87-F52F-4B6D-B407-86CE69AFAAD1}https://www.mathematica.org/en/publications/testing-new-approaches-to-math-tutoring-lessons-from-eight-evaluationsTesting New Approaches to Math Tutoring: Lessons from Eight EvaluationsThis brief presents results from evaluations of eight tutoring programs that piloted alternative tutoring approaches, such as virtual and group tutoring, among diverse groups of students in grades 4 through 10 during the 2021–2022 school year. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 18:47:00 Z{55D15481-3649-481A-AE4D-0024279F73A0}https://www.mathematica.org/en/publications/selecting-and-supporting-math-tutoring-programs-recommendations-for-school-districtsSelecting and Supporting Math Tutoring Programs: Recommendations for School DistrictsExplore four recommendations school districts should consider when selecting tutoring programs and supporting their implementation.Fri, 30 Jun 2023 18:46:00 Z{61216E67-D64C-4F2E-9DA3-276461D94001}https://www.mathematica.org/en/publications/naep-long-term-trend-reanalysisNAEP Long-Term Trend ReanalysisA reanalysis of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) long-term trend reading and math score changes from 2020 to 2023.Tue, 27 Jun 2023 19:42:43 Z{7E33549E-B8E8-4CDE-8050-27D92DDF6F68}https://www.mathematica.org/en/publications/conducting-implementation-research-in-impact-studies-of-education-interventions-a-guideConducting Implementation Research in Impact Studies of Education Interventions: A Guide for ResearchersThis guide will help researchers examine implementation when studying the effectiveness of an education intervention so that the findings are better able to inform how the intervention can be used to improve student outcomes.Tue, 27 Jun 2023 14:01:17 Z{EE749CF6-56B8-42A3-A3B2-6401433B453D}https://www.mathematica.org/en/publications/disseminating-results-with-a-community-focusDisseminating Results with a Community FocusThis tool offers strategies for integrating community perspectives when disseminating research (Step 4 of the M&E process). Wed, 14 Jun 2023 17:58:00 Z{D735A790-F6AF-4E12-B35D-22753C3C2261}https://www.mathematica.org/en/publications/menu-of-measures-secondary-writingMenu of Measures: Secondary WritingThis menu describes a set of teacher- and student-level measures and approaches to understand the extent that writing instruction and interventions change how teachers think about and teach students about writing, and what students know and how they feel about writing.Wed, 14 Jun 2023 17:48:00 Z{D0D5F270-2F07-4A3C-9CC1-EAD74B441BD8}https://www.mathematica.org/en/publications/engaging-communities-as-research-collaboratorsEngaging Communities as Research CollaboratorsThis tool offers strategies for engaging community members as part of a research team and including their experiences, perspectives, and expertise throughout the research process.Wed, 14 Jun 2023 17:39:00 Z{9C0D7DC3-2A77-42F0-AA20-6C487D5C59AB}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/american-rescue-plan-dashboard-highlights-how-states-cities-and-counties-are-investing-federalNew American Rescue Plan Dashboard Highlights How States, Cities, and Counties Are Using Data and Evidence to Increase the Impact of Federal Recovery FundsAn updated dashboard from Results for America and Mathematica highlights how state and local government leaders are investing federal stimulus funds to recover from the public health and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.Wed, 14 Jun 2023 13:32:00 Z{6B229AD0-F3FC-445C-B2F1-5B7861B7E980}https://www.mathematica.org/en/publications/a-strong-case-for-rethinking-causal-inferenceA Strong Case for Rethinking Causal InferenceIn this commentary, John Deke discusses recommendations from studies that examined mistakes arising from the misuse of statistical significance. He offers his own recommendations for avoiding these mistakes altogether by using BASIE, a framework for interpreting impact estimates from evaluations.Wed, 14 Jun 2023 11:30:00 Z{5FACE09A-FEA5-4A9C-A3A0-F18EFF0CEDE8}https://www.mathematica.org/en/publications/outcomes-impacts-and-processes-a-framework-for-understanding-school-performanceOutcomes, Impacts, and Processes: A Framework for Understanding School PerformanceThis framework offers an improved measurement strategy states and districts can implement to answer three critical questions about school performance: 1. How are students doing? 2. How much does the school contribute to how students are doing? and 3. What is happening in the school?Thu, 01 Jun 2023 15:06:00 Z{83E52560-BBFA-44E1-B3BF-44EDF11432C3}https://www.mathematica.org/en/publications/did-remote-learning-lead-to-different-education-and-health-outcomes-in-pennsylvaniaDid Remote Learning Lead to Different Education and Health Outcomes in Pennsylvania?This brief examines remote learning in Pennsylvania and its role in shaping education and community health outcomes during the 2020–2021 school year.Fri, 26 May 2023 13:57:45 Z{435F31A2-9F1E-4DE0-AF0F-C24BFD872A1E}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/website-showcases-education-to-workforce-indicator-frameworkWebsite Showcases Education-to-Workforce Indicator FrameworkA new website allows leaders to explore and implement a framework to measure and address disparities along students’ Pre-K to workforce journey, promote data collection, and use it to advance educational and economic opportunity for all.Wed, 17 May 2023 18:41:00 Z{10675FB6-814E-4F7D-A6D7-E0F98C271BBF}https://www.mathematica.org/en/publications/stabilizing-school-performance-measures-for-accuracy-and-equityStabilizing School Performance Measures for Accuracy and EquitySchool performance measures can be misleading—especially when they involve small numbers of students. Mon, 01 May 2023 15:16:00 Z{679B3EFA-1940-44E9-ADF3-636468D707E6}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/mathematica-responds-to-senate-help-committee-rfi-on-esra-reauthorizationPolicy Recommendations for the Education Sciences Reform ActMathematica responded to a request for information from Senators Bernie Sanders (I-VT), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the HELP Committee, regarding reauthorization of the Education Sciences Reform Act.Thu, 20 Apr 2023 00:00:00 Z{F3FF1487-EDF0-412E-81A0-48BE4E12F896}https://www.mathematica.org/en/publications/guide-to-equitably-co-interpreting-data-with-community-collaboratorsGuide to Equitably Co-Interpreting Data with Community CollaboratorsThis tool is intended to guide an organization’s approach to data interpretation, with the goal of interpreting study data collaboratively with members of the community or communities where research is taking place. It is part of Mathematica’s suite of measurement and evaluation (M&E) tools. Wed, 29 Mar 2023 15:24:00 Z{294E155C-E6E0-44B5-A874-A2D87BA210DA}https://www.mathematica.org/en/news/understanding-career-navigators-and-how-to-support-their-successUnderstanding Career Navigators and How to Support Their SuccessIn collaboration with the Institute of Education Sciences for a study on career navigators, Mathematica explored the role of career navigators in adult education, the competencies needed for success, considerations for hiring and supporting them, and features of a promising model of training.Wed, 29 Mar 2023 14:42:00 Z{CD14B891-3DEF-4E27-BE0F-5CCC9F6234D4}https://www.mathematica.org/en/publications/the-importance-of-schools-in-driving-childrens-applications-for-disability-benefitsThe Importance of Schools in Driving Children’s Applications for Disability BenefitsThis paper explores the role how schools affect children’s applications to Supplemental Security Income by using variation in school virtual or in-person learning options during the 2020-21 school year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.Tue, 28 Mar 2023 19:23:58 Z{FAB79FDA-97B6-4CFD-AEA1-AD915BED5FDB}https://www.mathematica.org/en/publications/career-navigators-in-adult-educationCareer Navigators in Adult EducationCareer navigators help learners explore careers and identify the skills and education needed for them. This brief shares information on exploratory research activities designed to understand the career navigator role; competencies needed for success; and hiring, support, and training considerations.Tue, 28 Mar 2023 15:26:00 Z{F3C2C2D6-6F83-4B0E-95AB-9382E2EA8192}https://www.mathematica.org/en/publications/federal-support-for-attracting-training-and-retaining-educators-how-districts-receiving-teacherFederal Support for Attracting, Training, and Retaining Educators: How Districts Receiving Teacher and School Leader Grants Use Their FundsA report describing the activities that districts receiving 2017 Teacher and School Leader Incentive program grants prioritized with these funds.Tue, 21 Mar 2023 18:12:37 Z{A2867EDF-53E1-44AF-85D0-B5B1364645C1}https://www.mathematica.org/en/publications/math-knowledge-impacts-and-math-perceptions-among-participants-in-math-corps-tutoring-programMath Corps’ Tutoring Program: Math Knowledge Impacts and Participant Math Perceptions This study measures the impact of an in-person tutoring program on the math knowledge achievement of students in grades 4-8, as well as the math perceptions of tutoring participants, at three majority-Black traditional public and charter schools. Thu, 16 Mar 2023 15:42:00 Z{505B1CB0-124E-4240-B4A8-FAB5A2895010}https://www.mathematica.org/en/publications/design-research-plan-templateDesign Research Plan TemplateThis tool was created for organizations that want to incorporate the needs and preferences of the communities they intend to reach into their program, practice, or product’s design. It is part of Mathematica’s suite of measurement and evaluation (M&E) tools.Thu, 16 Mar 2023 15:40:00 Z{4B4CEFE1-12BD-4E7B-8DA3-F1DDBF716559}https://www.mathematica.org/en/publications/math-knowledge-gains-and-math-perceptions-among-participants-of-the-breakthrough-collaborativeBreakthrough Collaborative’s Tutoring Program: Math Knowledge Gains and Participant Math PerceptionsThis study measures the math knowledge gains and math perceptions among eight-grade students who participated in an afterschool math tutoring pilot program. The study report is one in a series of six reports on math tutoring programs.Thu, 16 Mar 2023 15:31:00 Z