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.

January 2020 | The Afterschool Leadership Landscape: Supporting and Strengthening Racial Equity
National Afterschool Association

This brief, researched and authored by Policy Studies Associates and leveraging interview and survey data from Public Profit, results from a collaborative effort intended to frame efforts to embrace, support and retain afterschool leaders of color.

December 2019 | Explore SEL
Harvard Graduate School of Education

Navigate the complex field of social and emotional learning with this online tool.

December 2019 | The Supplemental Curriculum Bazaar: Is What's Online Any Good?
Thomas B. Fordham Institute

Nearly all teachers today report using the Internet to obtain instructional materials, and many of them do so quite often.

December 2019 | Walking a Fine Line: School Climate Surveys in State ESSA Plans
FutureEd at Georgetown University

School climate and student engagement have emerged as key elements in promoting academic success.

December 2019 | Wide-Open Spaces: Schooling in Rural America Today
Bellwether Education Partners

This report provides education policymakers with a factbase on America’s rural schools and communities: the economic and academic challenges they face, their unique assets, and opportunities for improvement.

November 2019 | 2019 NAEP Report Card Analysis
Southern Education Foundation

Referred to as “The Nation’s Report Card”, the biennial National Assessment for Educational Progress (NAEP) is a comprehensive measurement of students’ performance. This analysis includes which states saw improvement, how they achieved it and recommendations.

November 2019 | A First Try at ROI: Ranking 4,500 Colleges
Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce

Using data from the expanded College Scorecard, this report ranks 4,500 colleges and universities by return on investment.

November 2019 | Educators’ Beliefs about Teaching Science and Social Studies in K-3
ACT

Research has shown that little time and emphasis have been placed on science and social studies in the early elementary grades.

November 2019 | Postsecondary Workforce Development Policies
Education Commission of the States

This Policy Snapshot reviews 2019 enacted legislation pertaining to postsecondary education and workforce development.

November 2019 | State Policymakers Must Include Information About Teachers on Report Cards
Data Quality Campaign

This resource emphasizes what states are required to share on their report cards and highlights where they should be including additional information to ensure that families understand the full picture of teacher effectiveness and experience.

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