Academic Achievement Gap

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Oct 12, 2018

The Potential for Early Years Programmes to Close the Disadvantage Gap Is Under-Examined

Many schools are looking to close the disadvantage gap in their communities, but they need more evidence about what actually works. Research that helps policymakers and practitioners understand how early years interventions can promote equity and close the disadvantage gap is needed.
Research Summary

Jun 22, 2017

Does School Choice Mean Students Attend Better Schools? The Case of Post–Hurricane Katrina New Orleans

Researchers examined school choice outcomes in New Orleans following 2005's Hurricane Katrina, including exit patterns of students across sectors and school types in New Orleans and the destination schools of mobile students.
Research Summary

Feb 15, 2017

The Economic Returns from Investing in Early Childhood Programs in the Granite State

We assessed investments in early childhood programs in New Hampshire, summarizing benefits and economic returns of three early intervention strategies and estimating costs and benefits of statewide investments in programs for at-risk children.
Research

Feb 15, 2017

Investing in the Early Years: The Costs and Benefits of Investing in Early Childhood in New Hampshire

This report documents the need for early childhood investment in New Hampshire; examines evidence of effectiveness for high-quality home visiting, child care, and preschool programs; and estimates economic returns in the state for effective programs.
Research

Feb 15, 2017

الاستثمار في السنوات المبكرة: تكاليف ومنافع الاستثمار في الطفولة المبكرة في نيوهامبشاير

توثق هذه الدراسة الحاجة إلى الاستثمار في مرحلة الطفولة المبكرة في نيوهامبشاير؛ وتدرس الأدلة على فعالية الزيارات المنزلية عالية الجودة، ورعاية الأطفال، وبرامج ما قبل المدرسة؛ وتقدر العوائد الاقتصادية في الدولة لبرامج فعالة.
Research

Oct 12, 2016

Family Functioning and Predictors of Runaway Behavior Among At-Risk Youth

Adolescent runaway behavior is associated with a range of negative consequences in young adulthood. Therefore, this study aimed to examine predictors of running away in at-risk youth.
Research Summary

Dec 17, 2015

A Costly Divide: The Economic Impact of Gaps in Student Performance in Pennsylvania

Analysis of Pennsylvania public school student performance showed significant achievement gaps for subgroups defined by race-ethnicity and family economic status. Closing these gaps would produce considerable economic benefits.
Research

Nov 24, 2015

School Choice, Student Mobility, and School Quality: Evidence from Post-Katrina New Orleans

This paper analyzes student mobility in post-Katrina New Orleans between and within the various sectors and school types using a multinomial framework.
Research

Jul 22, 2015

The Effect of Attending Full-Day Kindergarten on English Learner Students

A significant and growing English learner (EL) population attends public schools in the United States.
Press

Jul 13, 2015

Eliminating Racial and Socioeconomic Performance Gaps for Pennsylvania Students Could Have Boosted Economy by $44 Billion

Eliminating race-ethnic and socioeconomic performance gaps for public school students in Pennsylvania could have boosted the state's gross domestic product by as much as $44 billion after 10 years.
Research

Jul 13, 2015

The Economic Impact of Achievement Gaps in Pennsylvania's Public Schools

This study documents the magnitude of the gaps in student performance for public school students in Pennsylvania and estimates the economic consequences of those education performance gaps.
Article

Jun 19, 2015

Summer Learning Day: Stopping the Summer Slide

RAND is conducting the first-ever assessment of large-scale, voluntary, district-run, summer learning programs serving low-income elementary students. The results may help districts, educators, and policymakers make better decisions about funding and implementing programs to stop summer learning loss.

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The Potential for Early Years Programmes to Close the Disadvantage Gap Is Under-Examined

Does School Choice Mean Students Attend Better Schools? The Case of Post–Hurricane Katrina New Orleans

The Economic Returns from Investing in Early Childhood Programs in the Granite State

Investing in the Early Years: The Costs and Benefits of Investing in Early Childhood in New Hampshire

الاستثمار في السنوات المبكرة: تكاليف ومنافع الاستثمار في الطفولة المبكرة في نيوهامبشاير

Family Functioning and Predictors of Runaway Behavior Among At-Risk Youth

A Costly Divide: The Economic Impact of Gaps in Student Performance in Pennsylvania

School Choice, Student Mobility, and School Quality: Evidence from Post-Katrina New Orleans

The Effect of Attending Full-Day Kindergarten on English Learner Students

Eliminating Racial and Socioeconomic Performance Gaps for Pennsylvania Students Could Have Boosted Economy by $44 Billion

The Economic Impact of Achievement Gaps in Pennsylvania's Public Schools

Summer Learning Day: Stopping the Summer Slide

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Academic Achievement Gap

Academic Achievement Gap

What Do We Know About Microschools and Academic Achievement?

Math Teachers' Efforts Can Really Add Up

Explore RAND’s Work on this Topic

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The Potential for Early Years Programmes to Close the Disadvantage Gap Is Under-Examined

Does School Choice Mean Students Attend Better Schools? The Case of Post–Hurricane Katrina New Orleans

The Economic Returns from Investing in Early Childhood Programs in the Granite State

Investing in the Early Years: The Costs and Benefits of Investing in Early Childhood in New Hampshire

الاستثمار في السنوات المبكرة: تكاليف ومنافع الاستثمار في الطفولة المبكرة في نيوهامبشاير

Family Functioning and Predictors of Runaway Behavior Among At-Risk Youth

A Costly Divide: The Economic Impact of Gaps in Student Performance in Pennsylvania

School Choice, Student Mobility, and School Quality: Evidence from Post-Katrina New Orleans

The Effect of Attending Full-Day Kindergarten on English Learner Students

Eliminating Racial and Socioeconomic Performance Gaps for Pennsylvania Students Could Have Boosted Economy by $44 Billion

The Economic Impact of Achievement Gaps in Pennsylvania's Public Schools

Summer Learning Day: Stopping the Summer Slide

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