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High School Advising

In a landscape where college and career readiness is paramount, this new report delves into NYC high school students' experiences with school-based advising for postsecondary transitions. The findings highlight differences across students and schools, including the presence of stronger career-oriented support in schools with Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.

Engaging Communities in Our Work

In this guest post, Dr. Kathryn Hill, Research Director of the Research Alliance, explores how community engagement is essential to equity-centered research and increasing the use of research evidence, highlighting how community partnerships can positively shape research projects.

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Expanding Computer Science Education for All

New York City’s CS4All initiative, launched in 2015, significantly expanded access to computer science (CS) education, tripling the number of participating schools and reaching nearly 170,000 students annually. This new Research Alliance report examines the initiative’s successes, as well as ongoing challenges, and highlights the need for continued efforts to ensure high-quality CS learning opportunities for all students.

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Dr. Cheri Fancsali Featured in CSforALL Article on Broadening Participation in Computer Science

Hear how the Research Alliance’s work is informing more inclusive computer science education. In this new article, Dr. Fancsali shares strategies for fostering school-wide support, empowering teachers, and implementing culturally responsive practices to broaden participation in computing.

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New Assessment Tool Available to Measure Computational Thinking for Elementary Students

As K-12 computer science education expands, so does the need for tools to assess students' computational thinking (CT) skills. The Computational Thinking Assessment for Elementary Students (CTAES) was developed to evaluate CT abilities in elementary students. This new tool is available for educators, students, and practitioners to use!

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Participation and Outcomes in Out-of-School Work-Based Learning

In the second report from the Research Alliance's study of ExpandED Schools’ STEM Options (ES Options) program, we examine the program’s implementation, as well as the outcomes of students who participated in 2023.

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The Research Alliance for New York City Schools conducts rigorous studies on topics that matter to the city’s public schools. We strive to advance equity and excellence in education by providing nonpartisan evidence about policies and practices that promote students' development and academic success.  


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