Resources from the Field

The views reflected in these publications are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Grantmakers for Education.

August 2020 | Evaluating a Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program for At-Risk Youth in Alternative Schools
Mathematica

This brief highlights evidence on the impacts of the Teen Choice curriculum for youth in alternative schools in and around New York City.

August 2020 | Impact Investing Handbook: An Implementation Guide for Practitioners
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

Two years in the making, this practical publication features case studies and detailed guidance for individuals, families, foundations, and corporations. Written by Steven Godeke of Godeke Consulting and Patrick Briaud of RPA, it features input from over fifty experts and practitioners.

August 2020 | Police in Schools: A Background Paper
American Federation of Teachers

This paper was developed by the American Federation of Teachers and the Education Civil Rights Alliance to be used as a background tool on the issue of police in schools. Includes lesson plan resources.

August 2020 | Ready to Partner
Learning Heroes

Learning Heroes, along with National PTA and Univision, created Ready to Partner, a research-based bilingual resource to help parents and teachers join forces as they prepare for a different kind of school year.

August 2020 | Remaking Tomorrow: Learning in a Post-Pandemic Future
KnowledgeWorks

This publication aims to build on the momentum sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic to inspire stakeholders across the greater Pittsburgh region to shape and reshape a future of learning that is just, equitable and learnercentered.

August 2020 | State Data Infrastructure Project for Arts Education
Education Commission of the States

Since late 2017, the National Endowment for the Arts has collaborated with Education Commission of the States to promote more and better information on young people’s access to, and participation in, arts education.

August 2020 | Summer Learning: A Bridge to Student Success and America’s Recovery, a COVID-19 PLAYBOOK
National Summer Learning Association

The purpose of this playbook is to provide a long-term, comprehensive, and sustainable framework for planning, collaborating, and executing evidence-based practices and partnerships for high-quality summer and out-of-school time (OST) experiences.

July 2020 | 2020 State Progress Reports
Southern Regional Education Board

Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) analysts monitor and report on states’ progress toward six Challenge to Lead 2020 Goals for education, which span early childhood through higher education and the workforce.

July 2020 | 50-State Comparison: Postsecondary Education Funding
Education Commission of the States

What do state policies say about how to fund postsecondary education?

July 2020 | 50-State Comparison: Teacher Employment Contract Policies
Education Commission of the States

Teacher employment contract policies can impact teacher compensation and benefits, performance evaluations and retention. These are key issues for state policymakers amid growing teacher activism and an emphasis on quality instruction.

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