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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.
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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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.