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This classic 1989 brief from researchers Kathleen Cotton and Karen Reed Wikelund remains widely cited and circulated more than 20 years after original publication.
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A collection of blog posts, videos, education research, and websites to help teachers strengthen their relationships with all their students.
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Learn about the five key principles that all teachers should know about second-language acquisition and the academic challenges English learners face.
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What Principals and Administrators Can Do To Ready Their Schools To Support Kindergarten Transitions
Ensure smooth transitions for all incoming kindergarten students and their families with recommendations in this white paper and "taking action" worksheet.
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English learners need to develop math and reading skills as well as their knowledge of social studies and science—even while learning English.
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The following resources for planning, designing, and implementing a youth mentoring program were developed by our National Mentoring Center project.
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To address the critical teacher shortage problem in Washington, state policymakers and district administrators are looking at “grow-your-own” teacher strategies, which seek to support current paraeducators interested in pursuing full certification.
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Understanding how to integrate different approaches can go a long way toward helping students of color build a sense of belonging at school.
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Youth program partnerships can help districts and schools accomplish more than what they can do alone. How can you build your capacity to manage them?
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Guest Blogger Jason Younker writes on the challenges colleges face in identifying their American Indian and Alaska Native students and the solution that U of O developed to better serve the community.
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Mandy Smoker Broaddus writes on how Montana is creating language-immersion elementary classrooms as one strategy to restore and revitalize Native languages.
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Mandy Smoker Broaddus writes about Oregon S.B. 13 as a way for tribal peoples to have their presence validated across the state and in classrooms.
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Kindergarten transitions are important for children to succeed in school and later in life. What do principals need to know to help their youngest students thrive?
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Culturally responsive systems are the key to improving outcomes for American Indian and Alaska Native students in school and in life.
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Starting college can be stressful for all students but in particular for those who have experienced trauma. How can educators help?
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The ECMC Foundation launched the Basic Needs Initiative in fall 2019. Through the three-year initiative, a group of seven grantees will receive funding and support to build systemic, sustainable solutions for meeting college students’ basic needs.
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States are developing comprehensive educational data systems that contain a wealth of student data spanning the pre-K, K-12, and postsecondary education systems.
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An expert shares how program-level CTE staff can use data they already collect to make programs more equitable and accessible.
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This article in Principal Leadership examines the research on disparities in exclusionary discipline policies and practices.
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An effective and evidence-based way to improve schools, nonprofits, and government agencies is to make decisions in partnership with those being served. This six-page resource provides an overview and tips for educators and youth workers.
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Our librarians recently compiled this list of the latest studies and resources that states, districts and schools can draw from to create and improve CTE programs.
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At Portland Community College (PCC), first-generation and low-income students can receive support to overcome those barriers through Future Connect, a scholarship and advising program.
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CTE can be a powerful tool for preparing students for college and career success. High-quality programs deliver rigorous academic and technical coursework sequenced across high school and postsecondary education.
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Evergreen Public Schools (EPS) is in the process of a district-wide equity transformation. As part of this effort, EPS partnered with Education Northwest to conduct an equity audit.
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This guide provides basic information for families of English learners and helps you talk with your child’s school, ask the right questions, and support your child on their journey as an English learner.
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A well-designed virtual conference can be just as engaging and useful—or lackluster and uninspiring— as an in-person event. Here are some quick tips that can help you up your game immediately.
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Out-of-school time (OST) programs offer critical opportunities for learning related to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
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Mandy Smoker Broaddus, Kellie Harry, and Sarah Pierce share reflections from the National Indian Education Association’s annual convention and its theme of Native Control of Native Education.
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Education Northwest announces new Chief Financial Officer, a leader in the education professional services field.
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Kellie Harry is a senior advisor in Native and culturally responsive education and shares her personal story of learning her native Paiute language and advocating for its revitalization.
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In honor of National Mentoring Month, we reflect on the important role mentors play (especially during the COVID-19 pandemic) and provides some mentoring-related resources.
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Jessica Johnson, a highly skilled and experienced leader in the education professional services field, is joining Education Northwest as Chief Program & Development Officer.
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Explore a 2022 report on the lived experiences of superintendents of color in Oregon.
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The Montana State University graduate student centers Native student experiences with financial aid in her work and research. Throughout her life, Twila Miner (Oglala Lakota) has found herself living in two worlds.
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Oregon Senate Bill 13 (Tribal History/Shared History) provided funding to all nine federally recognized Tribes in the state to develop their own Tribally specific curriculum.
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We collaborated with The Ford Family Foundation to study college outcomes for the 42 percent of Oregon’s high school students who attend a rural school.
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Education Northwest’s new Director of School Improvement Systems, Catherine Barbour, helps low-performing schools get better—with equity at the forefront of the effort.
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Black high school students face significant barriers to postsecondary success, including anti-Blackness. Destiny McLennan looks at how they make decisions about their futures despite the obstacles.
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The Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) invested in intensive supports for schools to build high-functioning professional learning communities using Solution Tree’s Professional PLC at Work® model.
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Education Northwest welcomes our new senior fellow, Stephanie Krauss, who will support our work in youth development, workforce development, and alternative education.
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Idaho’s Rural Endorsement Development Opportunities (REDO) Project gives teachers scholarships to learn how to support and advocate for the state’s English language learner students.
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Accurate identification can help Native migratory students sustain important cultural practices while thriving in school.
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Approaches to career guidance have swung from focused study to broad experience and back again. So what’s the best way for students to find the work they really want to do?
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At the College of Southern Idaho, Assistant Dean of Enrollment Services Monze Stark leads a personalized approach to retention for Latinx and other students.
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When planning for summer programs, considering students’ full humanity, centering equity, and aiming for well-rounded programs will set students up for success.
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Maegan Rides at the Door of the National Native Children’s Trauma Center spoke with Mandy Smoker Broaddus about making trauma-informed work culturally responsive.
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It’s past time that adults take action to promote youth voice. Here are some ways to get started.
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After-school employment has great potential to reinforce and expand on classroom learning—if students, educators, and employers collaborate.
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The Community Conversation Toolkit helps families, educators, and community members discuss how to make schools welcoming and inclusive to all.
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We're are collaborating with the CCRC to adapt a pilot project at three community colleges in Oregon to test the usefulness of the lesson study professional development model in higher education.
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Lesson Study is a structured, collaborative professional development intervention with evidence showing that it improves mathematics instruction among K-12 teachers.
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As an immigrant and first-generation student, Education Northwest researcher Manuel Vazquez draws on lived experience to identify evidence-based programs and policies that are grounded in equity.
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Need a starting point to make your teaching more inclusive of Latinx communities? See our list of resources for lesson plans, activities, documentaries, art, and more.
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Education Northwest celebrates the rich complexity of Latinx identity and the value that diverse cultures, histories, and languages bring to our community.
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As we move from weeks to months of social distancing, school closures, and remote work—and we envision an education system fundamentally changed by the COVID-19 pandemic—Education Northwest is responding to our partners’ changing needs.
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Assessing Mathematical Understanding is a set of mathematics assessments for kindergarten and first-grade students that provides both cumulative data about students’ progress over time and in-depth diagnostic information.
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The video clips of teacher-student assessment interviews provide an opportunity for users to discuss and clarify different types of student responses.
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With more English learners in American schools, it's important to equip teachers to make learning accessible for all students. A new tool for coaching teachers can help schools meet this challenge.
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Education Northwest supported Align by conducting an independent evaluation of their $2 million Preschool Development Grant Birth Through 5 implementation.
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CTE can prepare students for college and career success—but not all students have the same access to these important learning experiences. With the help of data and evidence, you can improve your CTE programs so every student can participate and succeed.
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The Institute for Youth Success provides professional development to volunteers and staff of youth programs, relevant, evidence-based information on topics ranging from recruitment to program management.
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We worked to expand the district’s current training efforts by organizing and facilitating a series of in-person meetings for district educators, families and community leaders in order to help educate and guide them.
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Learn strategies for developing an online community with EL students, such as leveraging their digital skills, creating buddy systems, holding breakfast meetings, and checking in with families.
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Using trauma-informed practices helps create a foundation of safety and support. As students work through their own trauma, together we build a community focused on healing, resilience, growth, learning, and success.
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Karen joined Education Northwest as a leader in equity and systems improvement. She brings an asset-based, community-centered approach that helps leaders achieve equity for marginalized groups.
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Education Northwest researcher Diana Serrano experienced the power of education firsthand. Today, she gives back to English learners and educators through research grounded in practical application.
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The sudden pivot to online teaching comes with plenty of challenges, but teachers may be further ahead than they realize because they have already built relationships with their students.
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The killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor have again exposed the systemic nature of racism. As an organization that is committed to rooting out inequities in our education system, we have an obligation to speak out.
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How can we make sure that the stories we teach in our schools not only honor the histories of Indigenous peoples but also respect them as diverse, thriving communities?
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Native communities have been showing up for education during the COVID-19 pandemic—tribal elders, leaders, advocates, and educators have been finding creative ways to engage learners.
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Today, we have an unprecedented opportunity to develop and implement innovative solutions that address long-standing educational challenges. One example is accountability testing.
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As more states extend their school closures and remote learning becomes a new reality, teachers have less time for instruction, as well as less control over when and how students work.
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Math has its own language, and English learners often struggle to understand math concepts in this language. What can math teachers do to help their English learner students succeed?
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As schools, districts, and other educational entities identify their needs during this unprecedented time, Education Northwest is here to provide customized services and resources.
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As a self-identifying “brown-skinned Latina, first-generation immigrant,” Karen Pérez reflects on the meaning of Hispanic Heritage Month and how we can celebrate Latinx heritage.
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The U.S. educational system is now experiencing a test run for the future. COVID-19 has demonstrated that despite the widespread use of online learning in many educational settings, we are still woefully unprepared to meet the needs of all students in such an environment.
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Learn how Montana’s Hays Lodgepole School is weaving students’ Assiniboine and Gros Ventre culture into its curriculum.
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Dr. Ivory Toldson of Howard University shares how to filter out “bad stats” about Black students, find good data, and center student voice in our schools.
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Education Northwest researchers recently completed a REL Northwest study that provides a landscape scan of secondary CTE programming in Oregon.
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ECMC Foundation’s Basic Needs Initiative is helping colleges and nonprofit partners connect students to food, housing, and more.
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The Nelson Scholarship Program strives to increase Native representation in education by supporting Native students in the Northwest who are pursuing a master’s degree in a related field.
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K-5 office discipline referrals in Oregon were less likely to result in suspensions or expulsions for most student racial/ethnic groups—except Black students—after 2015 state policy reform.
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REL Northwest has designed a toolkit to help educators identify and use research-based policies and procedures for supporting newcomer immigrant students who are attending secondary schools in the United States.
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We partnered with the CCRC and three community colleges to adapt lesson study, a professional development strategy proven to be effective in K–12 classrooms, to the postsecondary context.
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When the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the K–12 education system, new complications in teaching and learning piled onto existing challenges caused by systemic racism.
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Centering cultural responsiveness on youth, families and elders and making cultural connections across the curriculum are two of the family engagement strategies shared in this blog post.
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Whether you need support with design, implementation, or evaluation of your tutoring program, Education Northwest partners with you to identify the best solutions to help your students thrive.
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Our researchers write about how they used a methodology developed by medical researchers to create a useful tool for determining how long it will take students to pass a language proficiency test and exit English learner services.
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Going to college makes a significant difference in students' future earnings. Read about how CTE could help energize more Oregon students to pursue a postsecondary path.
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Jacob Williams looks at the role educators can play in supporting youth to help keep them out of trouble and discusses several risk domains associated with young people based on a new, comprehensive literature review.
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Math success for students with learning disabilities and struggling learners starts with solid teaching practices combined with necessary, specially designed teaching adjustments.
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For many Americans, high tuition costs are a primary barrier to attending college and earning a postsecondary credential.
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Reauthorization of federal CTE legislation offers states an opportunity to rethink their CTE performance indicators. Steve Klein provides a set of principles to help guide states' work.
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Financial aid helps expand college access but not all eligible students apply. This post explores the barriers students face in applying for aid and provides FAFSA-completion strategies for educators.
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Researcher Vicki Nishioka frames alarming statistics for out-of-school suspensions and discipline disparities in preschool programs with a set of practices that can help schools end the problem.
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English learners entering high school have to learn both English and grade-level content to begin accumulating credits to graduate.
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Mandy Smoker Broaddus shares a set of steps that can make an immediate impact in helping American Indian students and community members feel welcome at school.
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What skills can teachers learn to relate better to their students across cultures? Researcher Vicki Nishioka offers strategies to build teacher-student relationships and close the racial discipline gap.
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How can teachers reach all their students—including students from cultural backgrounds different from their own?
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Want to learn the basics of social and emotional learning? Download this primer to learn concepts you can use to help students develop “nonacademic skills” and reach their full potential.
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This report explores the implementation and signs of progress of Oregon Promise in its first year.
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Find out about the progress community colleges in Oregon are making to support students who are traditionally required to take developmental education courses and face a high risk for not graduating from college.
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The presence of traumatized children in our schools is nothing new, but research now shows us how we, as educators, can moderate the effects of trauma on students' ability to learn.
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Roughly one-third of students who did not file a FAFSA, would have been eligible for a Federal Pell Grant, which provides aid for low-income undergraduate students and lowers the costs of college.
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Intermediary organizations that serve as the backbone of an education network can be integral to a network’s success. Use this checklist to assess whether a potential intermediary partner can fulfill the core capacities to your emerging network.
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This brief provides educators with the background, rationale and evidence for implementing an uninterrupted, 90-minute literacy block as part of a comprehensive approach to teaching reading in elementary schools.
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Think through important decisions on why to measure SEL, how to use SEL data and which skills, mindsets and capacities are appropriate to measure with this informative two-page guide.
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When forming a professional learning network, how do you ensure your efforts are meaningful and sustainable? This resource will help you start your network with a clear purpose and solid direction.
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What does a high-performing education network look like, and what steps can emerging networks take to get there?
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Cyberbullying, or electronic aggression, is unwanted behavior by a student or group of students that occurs through email, chat rooms, instant message, websites or social media.
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Summer melt is even more prevalent for low-income students, students in large urban districts, and community-college bound students—with attrition rates as high as 40 percent.
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Designed to help districts assess and optimize their EL services, this tool contains 71 items organized into eight sections that address key components of a district’s program for English learners.
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How Future Connect is Improving College Success Through Comprehensive Advising and Financial Support
This report is the first external evaluation of Future Connect. It examines the program’s impact on college performance, progression, persistence, transfer, and completion.
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This brief serves as a resource for K–12 districts, state education agencies, higher education institutions and district Title VI Indian education offices.
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This 2004 booklet presents some research-based ideas as a starting place for those who want to develop better policies and practices to support student attendance.
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Program evaluation is an increasingly important area of operations for all youth mentoring programs. These resources can help youth mentoring programs evaluate the quality of the mentoring relationships they are building
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This classic brief reviews research on the relationship between teachers' classroom questioning behaviors and a variety of student outcomes, including achievement, retention and participation.
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Accountability indicators contained within the federal Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act have a profound effect on career and technical education (CTE).
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Our new study highlights creative solutions to encourage educators to earn dual credit teaching credentials.
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Poor writing skills are a barrier to hiring and promotion for many individuals, and remediation of problems with writing imposes significant operational and training costs on public and private organizations.
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The Oregon Leadership Network promotes the engagement of school and district staff to continually examine and discuss potential inequities.
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This classic research synthesis by Researcher Kathleen Cotton cites classroom, school, and district practices that research has shown to foster positive student achievement, attitudes and social behavior.
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This list of available recent studies and articles on time to reclassification for English learners can help inform processes such as program planning and resource allocation.
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The School Improvement Research Series was produced by the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory under a contract with the Office of Educational Research and Improvement U.S. Department of Education.
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We compiled this list of resources containing information on what changes schools can make to create a more welcoming school climate and increase the engagement of American Indian and Alaska Native families in schools.
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This classic brief looks at the research on activities pursued by teachers to keep track of student learning for purposes of making instructional decisions and providing student feedback.
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Placing students into small groups can be a powerful approach to stimulate learning. This resource serves educators looking to improve classroom instruction through small-group student learning.
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Research shows that programs that support students’ development in communicating effectively, negotiating conflict, managing their emotions and behavior and other social and emotional skills can lead to better academic and life outcomes.
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A publications that provides training for use of the Indigenous Culture-Based Education Rubrics, which were originally developed to measure culture-based education (CBE) program levels in partner schools.
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Our mission is to use evidence to help partners solve educational challenges and improve learning.
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Partners from CCSSO, AIR and Education Northwest adapted two widely used teacher evaluation and support systems into new resources for teachers with English learners in their classrooms.
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The density and complexity of social science textbooks and other texts can be particularly challenging for English learners. What principles and strategies can social studies teachers employ?
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Based on research, we identified key principles that teachers with English learner students in their classrooms should know. These principles are “big ideas” or concepts about second language acquisition and the academic challenges English learners face.
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Science inquiry poses particular linguistic challenges for English learners. Learn a few principles and strategies for effectively teaching science to students learning English.
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Our librarians compiled this list of readily available, recent studies and articles that leaders can draw from when forming new collaboratives or enhancing existing ones.
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The following resources, developed by our National Mentoring Center project, can help mentoring programs prepare both volunteer mentors and the youth they serve for their mentoring experience.
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Addressing the unique needs of students from diverse backgrounds is one of the major challenges facing public education today because many teachers are inadequately prepared.
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What can district leaders do to create schools that support success for English learners?
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Spearheaded by GEAR UP Hawai'i, the Step Up Scholars program was a statewide campaign that encouraged Hawai'i public school students to earn a more-rigorous high school diploma.
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Accelerated learning can improve students’ postsecondary outcomes, and a new study finds that one in three Oregon public high school students participated in this kind of coursework.
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With ESSA placing states and districts in the driver’s seat when it comes to school improvement, what lessons can be learned from the School Improvement Grant (SIG) program?
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We’re excited to share some of the important work being conducted in the Northwest region and beyond to promote success for American Indian and Alaska Native students.
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According to Karen Martin, a teacher and instructional coach in Alaska, the Northwest Rural Innovation and Student Engagement (NW RISE) Network builds connections.
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Bringing people together Is an investment that pays off—but how do you cover costs to build educator networks?
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For Black History Month, we recognize the leadership of nine role models from the Pacific Northwest connected to our public schools, higher education and the development of young people.
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“The health of my community, and of Indian Country in general, depends on policymakers with personal experience.”
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Intermediary partners can have a strong, positive impact on education networks. What are the qualities that make a good intermediary?
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Sonta Hamilton Roach writes about creating an education system that embraces culture and fits the needs of students, families and community members.
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When schools get an influx of English learners, what can principals do to help ensure their academic success?
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Looking at the assets (rather than the deficits) of English learners is a way of reframing the conversation.
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When students are struggling in reading and writing, a promising approach is to emphasize the connections through strategies like sentence starters and mentor texts. Our author gives insights.
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Hiring more teachers of color benefits all students academically and builds the school community—and it's the right thing to do.
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Teachers can create a rich learning experience for everyone by providing the necessary accommodations for students with dyslexia, while also embracing their unique skills and perspectives.
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Incorporating youth voice into academic settings requires educators and other adults to be mindful and think critically about when they need to step up (and step out) to best support youth.
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Honoring Black History Month means supporting Black communities in schools all year long. In this blog, we share some ideas on how to make that commitment in your own school.
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Belonging is a fundamental human need. What strategies that educators can use to help students feel more secure in their school experiences?
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Jacqueline Raphael highlights a set of best practices that emerging networks can follow and makes a case for using an experienced intermediary organization to serve as the network's “backbone.”
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"For me, learning about my own culture is a lifelong process, but I definitely believe we should be telling our own story whenever possible.”
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Education Northwest’s board of directors announced that it has unanimously chosen Patty Wood as the organization’s chief executive officer.
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Discover what's new in a statewide curriculum on the Native American experience in Oregon.
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As we observe Hispanic Heritage Month, we are deeply inspired by the five Latinx educators who are sharing their stories with us in 2019.
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English Language Learner (ELL) students bring substantial assets such as bilingualism and biculturalism to communities and classrooms, yet their educational achievement is often lower than that of their non-ELL peers.
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Collective impact initiatives have data at the core of their efforts to improve communities, but when partners don’t collect or have access to the same data, it’s a challenge that calls for creative solutions.
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Doing research in a school district is not primarily about researchers. The best way to start is by thinking about what’s in it for the district, because that’s what they’ll want to hear first.
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According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, 21 states have districts operating on a four-day schedule.
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School leadership is complex and requires wisdom, informed judgment, and choosing among multiple options. Should leaders push for fast results or incremental improvements over time?
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As our global society grows ever more diverse, the challenge of effectively educating students to participate is greater than ever.
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Advisory programs (or advisories) are frequently implemented by schools as a way to strengthen connectedness between adults and students and foster a personalized and supportive school culture.
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According to recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics, one in three students in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington is now a member of a racial/ethnic minority group.
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Shirley Araiza's blog post originated as a speech given to education leaders at the Oregon Leadership Network Spring Leadership Institute in Salem, Oregon.
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This study has found that high school GPA was better than college entrance exam scores at predicting college course grades for recent Alaska high school graduates.
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The Alaska Statewide Mentor Project has positive effects on the retention of new teachers and student achievement. What can other states take away from what Alaska is doing?
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On the most recent National Assessment of Educational Progress, only 24 percent of students in grades 8 and 12 scored at or above proficient level, lower than our students’ performance in reading and mathematics.
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Students with dyslexia are intelligent but struggle to "crack the code" of written language. What can educators do to best support them in the classroom?
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The use of research and data in decision making has become a popular mantra in education circles, but putting it into practice presents some real challenges
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Myrna Muñoz invites everyone to join in her ancestors’ Mexican way of understanding community—affirming, supporting, and empowering one another.
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We use evidence to help partners solve educational challenges and improve learning.
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From September 15 to October 15, the United States celebrates Latinx Heritage Month to spotlight the achievements and contributions of Latinx Americans.
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Examining the issue of trust within the context of school improvement, looking specifically at teacher-teacher and teacher-principal relationships.
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Like many educators, I try to take time in the summer to reflect and recharge. For many of you, a new school year is about to begin—or already has.
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Once schools are using data to identify the students at risk of falling through the cracks, what’s the next step? Graduation coaches who help kids cross the graduation stage is one potential solution.
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English learner students face significant challenges in meeting the new Common Core State Standards.
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We wrestle with these issues of privilege, dominant culture, and expectations in North Clackamas schools. We’ve found that there is a strong interplay among instructional practices, equity, and leadership.
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This paper looks at reading performance and the achievement gaps between Native Hawaiian students and their white peers with an eye toward informing policy.
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When you approach a district with a request to conduct research or receive data, you probably won’t be the first.
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Our schools exist because of our students. As educators we have the awesome responsibility and unique opportunity to reach, teach and prepare our students for tomorrow.
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This year we will mark the 50th anniversary of the passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.
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Whether we’re bolstering literacy instruction, training antipoverty workers, evaluating English learner interventions, or researching equitable school policies and practices, our work is making an impact in our region and across the country.
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A common request from principals, teachers, parents, and policymakers is for research that will help determine what grade configuration is best for students in various grade levels.
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Learn how to support schools and districts on preventing harassment and bullying by emphasizing the victim’s perspective.
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Learn strategies, raise consciousness, and begin to critically examine school practices that provide the opportunity for Latinx students and families to thrive in our schools.
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To gather information about the field of out-of-school time science, technology, engineering, and math (OST STEM), Education Northwest recently conducted a national scan of OST STEM programs for the Overdeck Family Foundation
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How do past boarding school practices and policies affect our Native students and families today? Learn from several educators in the Western region who are successfully partnering with our Native communities.
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Learn about two new studies that address the research gap on Indigenous English learners.
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This webinar introduced lesson study, showcased new implementation resources, and reviewed research findings from the project.
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"Changing the Conversation,” a new study from Education Northwest, looks at Highline Public Schools’ participation in the Road Map Project.
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Oregon Promise, a program that covers most tuition at Oregon community colleges, appears to be having an impact on the college-going decisions of students—particularly first-generation students.
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Our mission is to use evidence to help partners solve educational challenges and improve learning.
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We are inspired by the people we are honoring as we observe Hispanic Heritage Month. We are focusing on people who are doing meaningful work and have the potential to create wonderful legacies as leaders and role models.
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English learners benefit when they have opportunities for language practice throughout the day. What does it take for schools to make this happen?
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Education Northwest is recognizing the contributions of African American educators and community leaders in our region who are doing exceptional work to improve public education and make a difference in students’ lives.
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Transform English language learning for your students with effective and equitable practices that build on their strengths.
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In addition to competitive salaries, Education Northwest offers an attractive benefit package that includes a robust retirement plan and generous vacation and personal leave.
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This scholarship strives to increase Native representation in the field of education by providing financial support, mentoring, and internships for Native students in the Northwest.
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According to the 2015 National Assessment of Educational Progress, two-thirds of eighth-grade students performed at or below a basic level of proficiency in mathematics.
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The Oregon career and technical education (CTE) participation explorer dashboard provides participation and concentration rates of high school students in CTE programs of study, both at the state l
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In partnership with the Arkansas Department of Education, we addressed inequities facing students who are emergent bilingual and strengthened instructional practice across the state.
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Put research to work for you—engaging in inquiry and solving specific problems of practice.
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Through research and deep collaboration, we improve early learning opportunities so children and their families can access a brighter future.
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Building on the strengths of your community, we create the conditions that allow each learner to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
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Use data and evidence to research, evaluate, and implement educational systems that foster diversity and enhance equity.
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Improve outcomes for Native students with educational practices that sustain Indigenous cultures and honor Tribal sovereignty.
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Together, we build pathways and supports that guide any learner, at any age, to college success.
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Build stronger schools for students and educators alike with an asset-based, data-driven approach to school improvement.
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Set students up to excel in school and life through effective, engaging, and culturally responsive youth programs.
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Empower students and communities with a data-driven, equity-centered approach to career and technical education.
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Wyoming is using data from its Preschool Development Grant evaluation to strengthen education systems for the state’s youngest residents.
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Denise Juneau brings expertise in Native and culturally responsive education, equity, and student voice to Education Northwest.
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Learn, teach, and celebrate the diversity of Asian American and Pacific Islander culture, history, and heritage.
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Working with academic courses, career and technical education gives students the real-world skills they need to excel in a wide range of industries.
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An infographic that offers strategies for educators to build their awareness of these cultural traditions and address the needs of this often-overlooked student population.
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Raise your awareness on trauma in postsecondary education institutions and how trauma affects learning and development and learn strategies to work effectively with college students who have been exposed to trauma.
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Education Northwest aims to intentionally cultivate a safe, inclusive work environment where people can fully share their expertise and lived experiences.
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One form of bullying, harassment, or discrimination often can lead to another. This guide uncovers similarities in the causes, types and responses to different forms of bias and the legal aspects of this problem.
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With a growing body of research showing the positive impact of diverse teachers on students outcomes, what does the research say on strategies for hiring more teachers of color?
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To help achieve Oregon’s high school and postsecondary education completion goals, the state has been expanding its investment in accelerated learning options that give students the opportunity to earn college credit.
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An independent evaluation of Arkansas’ PLC at Work project determined that the program has positively impacted student achievement on the ACT Aspire assessment.
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Patty Wood has served as Education Northwest’s chief executive officer since 2019. A longtime advocate for students, Patty is passionate about using evidence and policy to improve equity in education.
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CTE and accelerated learning courses are associated with positive outcomes for students, including high school graduation, college enrollment, and college persistence.
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A collective, holistic approach to well-being in schools can lead to better working conditions for educators and better learning conditions for students.
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As schools and districts increasingly take a cross-curricular approach to improving student writing skills, it’s more important than ever that students get clear, consistent feedback from all their teachers.
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Education Northwest has refined and updated the 6+1 Trait® rubrics that that specify how to assess the quality of student writing and tailor instruction to students’ needs.
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Education Northwest developed the 6+1 Trait Writing Model of Instruction & Assessment to help educators provide clear, consistent, and evidence-based feedback on student writing.
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Transferring from a community college to a university can be challenging. Without adequate support, community college students may struggle to transfer and earn a bachelor’s degree.
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As we enter uncharted waters and learn as a society how to cope with the realities and requirements of living through the COVID-19 pandemic, I want to share what we are doing at Education Northwest.
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Download a visual representation that describes the stages in a lesson study cycle and see interviews with three college instructors about their experience with each stage.
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In 1972, the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory received funding from the National Institute of Education for the development of a community-based reading and language arts program especially for Indian children.
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Engage in long-term collaborations that generate new knowledge to improve education.
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Boost your impact and improve equity through our collaborative evaluations.
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Chart a path to student success that the entire community can invest in.
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Improve educational equity at scale with effective, evidence-based technical assistance.
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Transform student learning with meaningful, relevant educator professional development.
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Deepen your impact with high-quality, customized training services.
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Expand the scale of education with engaging, interactive virtual learning experiences.
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We discuss a new research-based tool designed to help districts assess their English learner programs—and optimize their support for English learner students.
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Provide better support to early learning programs and kindergarten transitions with these resources from Education Northwest.
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Research, data, and resources to help practitioners and policymakers make important decisions about schools and students
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Many Native students do not receive the services they are entitled to, simply because they are not identified as Native when they enroll in school.