December Issue Brief: Evidence-Based School Improvement
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires state and district leaders to consider the evidence behind school improvement practices before adopting or implementing them. The evidence-based provisions of ESSA are intended to support school improvement and result in better student outcomes. Guidance encourages state and district leaders to consider multiple tiers of evidence and examine the strength of evidence available when making decisions.
In this month’s issue brief, we have assembled information about the evidence-based provisions of ESSA, resources for determining the evidence basis for specific interventions, and ideas on ways to integrate tests of promising practice within the normal school schedule.
What are your go-to resources for information on the evidence behind programs and interventions? What tools and processes help you consider evidence when making decisions? How has your institution conducted rigorous research on its own practices? Please respond to our call for commentary. We’d love to hear from you!
Thanks for all you do to support and inspire great educators and engaging education.
Kim Fleming
President, Core Education LLC
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