Regardless of gender, race or ethnicity, students are largely tuning out during math instruction, according to the results of RAND Corporation’s first survey on the topic. Among middle and high school aged youth, 49 percent reported losing interest in math about half or more of […]
Category: Achievement
Promising initiatives embrace diversity in schools through academic and social-emotional shifts
California is one of — if not the — most culturally, linguistically, racially/ethnically and socio-economically diverse states in the country, and its students reflect that. Research shows that embracing the unique perspectives students bring to their campuses is vital to the academic achievement of all […]
Preparing students for life post-graduation
While 55 percent of high school graduates in 2019 planned to further their academic careers at a four-year college or university, just 35 percent of the Class of 2024 had the same aspirations, according to a new report. Still, it was the most popular post-grad pathway.
More adults recommend high schoolers pursue trade school than college, survey says
Results from a recent survey from the American Staffing Association (ASA) show that 33 percent of adults in the U.S. would recommend that graduating high school seniors opt to attend a vocational or trade program.
Come Back Charter graduation: A celebration of second chances and boundless futures
It’s the time of year to celebrate the achievements of the graduating class of 2025! Not all graduations look the same, and some carry a powerful message of resilience and hope for the future. Such is the case for an alternative school in Butte County.
Post-pandemic academic recovery should ensure access to high-impact tutoring
High-impact tutoring became one of the core solutions to addressing long-standing achievement gaps worsened by the pandemic. However, while many districts allocated Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds toward such initiatives, fewer than half of states are preparing to continue funding these efforts […]
New brief aims to support LEAs developing policies around algebra course-taking and access
A new brief from EdResearch for Action breaks down the available evidence on when students should take Algebra I, how they should be placed and what supports promote success. Local educational agencies can use this information as they look to ensure equitable access to rigorous […]
New fact sheets examine young people’s access to and readiness for higher education
The Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) recently released two fact sheets detailing college access and readiness throughout the state. Researchers found that the majority of California students graduate high school — thereby fulfilling one requirement for acceptance into one of the state’s four-year university […]
AAPI Heritage Month spotlight: The importance of strong advocacy
Garvey School District trustee Andrew Yam may only be 25 years old, but his experience in policy and advocacy is extensive. Prior to his appointment to the school board, Yam was the youngest city commissioner appointed to the Monterey Park Library Board of Trustees in […]
Why teacher prep programs are key to improving students’ math performance
As students around the country are deprived of adequate math instruction and almost a quarter of fourth graders don’t have basic math knowledge and skills, a new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) examines how improved teacher preparation programs can help address the issue.









