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School Environment and Education

Research Sheds Light on the Students Most at Risk of Dropping Out

Publisher: 
Education Commission of the States

This article summarizes the findings of five recent studies that address: Early predictors for dropping out of school; 9th grade predictors of risk in an urban environment; school characteristics l

Effectiveness of Universal School-Based Programs for the Prevention of Violent and Aggressive Behavior

Publisher: 
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

This report offers a systematic review of published scientific evidence concerning the effectiveness of universal school-based programs that reduce or prevent violent and aggressive behavior among

National Dignity in Schools Campaign

Publisher: 
National Economic and Social Rights Initiative

This campaign unites advocates, educators, organizers, and lawyers from across the country to promote a human rights perspective on education, and advocates for child-centered reform that keeps chi

National Center for School Engagement

Publisher: 
Colorado Foundation for Families and Children

The National Center for School Engagement works to keep youth engaged in school and prevent truancy.

Achievement Gaps: An Examination of Differences in Student Achievement and Growth

Publisher: 
Northwest Evaluation Association

This study examines the achievement gap using a large sample of students from a wide variety of school districts across the United States.

Diversitydata.org

Publisher: 
Harvard School of Public Health

This Web site allows visitors to explore how metropolitan areas across the U.S.

School-Based Partnerships: A Problem Solving Strategy

Publisher: 
U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services

The COPS School-Based Partnerships grant program partnered law enforcement agencies with schools, students, administrators, school support staff, parents, and local businesses to address crime and

Promoting Effective Early Learning: What Every Policymaker and Educator Should Know

Publisher: 
National Center for Children in Poverty

This brief provides a blueprint for policymakers, teachers, families, community leaders, and researchers to use effective preschool curricula and teaching strategies to help low-income young childr

Success by Ten: Intervening Early, Often, and Effectively in the Education of Young Children

Publisher: 
The Brookings Institute

This Brookings Institute report is a proposed program designed to help every child achieve success in school by age ten.

School and Parent Interaction by Household Language and Poverty Status: 2002-03

Publisher: 
National Center for Education Statistics

This issue brief describes the school-to-home communication practices as well as opportunities for parent involvement at school as reported by parents of school-age students from English- and Spani