From Compliance to Clarity: What Students Need and Innovating School Improvement
When a school is identified for improvement under ESSA, the conversation often jumps straight to solutions — but leaders need to understand why improvement is needed before determining their solutions
How Family Engagement Can Reduce Chronic Absenteeism
Family engagement improves student attendance. When parents and teachers address chronic absenteeism together, students and schools thrive
New Report Provides Roadmap for Education Leaders to Grow Parental Support for Statewide Assessments
A new report reveals widespread parental support for the use of statewide summative assessment data when it is leveraged to target resources and improve student outcomes
How District Leaders and Advocates Can Build Parent Support for Statewide Assessments
Addressing inequities in educational outcomes cannot happen without data from statewide summative assessments
Vibe Check: Creating & Sustaining Positive, Inviting School Environments
A webinar series showcasing how to effectively allocate resources in order to create more inclusive learning environments for students.
Arts in Restorative Justice Programs
Students need sufficient support; implementing restorative justice may be the key to unlock student success.
Family Engagement State Policy Recommendations
State leaders play a key role in supporting districts and schools in engaging families in their work to support the social, emotional, and academic needs of their students.
EdTrust Releases Research and Recommendations on How Schools Can Improve Interactions with Families to Better Support Students
Three new publications discuss the importance of community engagement, share findings on families’ experiences, suggest improvements to annual assessment reports.
Making Assessment Reports More Meaningful for Students & Families
This report offers guidance on how schools can better communicate the results of students’ federally required annual tests so parents can be better informed about how their students are doing in school and work with educators to get appropriate support.