Scaling Up ParentCorps in NYC
The Research Alliance for NYC Schools provides support for ParentCorps by advising on the research design and analyses, linking project-specific data with administrative records, and constructing longitudinal data files to assess implementation and impacts.
Pre-K for All in New York City
This research-practice partnership is supporting the roll out of Pre-K For All in NYC and providing evidence to help improve the quality of pre-k programming.
Maker Partnership
In collaboration with Schools That Can and MakerState, the Research Alliance is evaluating the implementation of Maker Partnership curriculum and professional development.
Equity, Access, and Diversity in NYC Schools
One of the most significant challenges facing schools in New York City and around the nation lies in their relationship to larger societal inequalities.
Evaluating the Reach, Quality, and Impact of Computer Science for All in NYC
CS4All is a 10-year, $81 million public-private partnership between the City of New York and the private sector, designed to bring computer science education to every student in NYC public schools.
Computational Thinking Readiness for All
This project will field-test a self-assessment tool designed to help elementary schools create CT integration plans and support the provision of equitable access to CT education for students from traditionally underrepresented groups.
INSIGHTS: Examining Effects of Social-Emotional Learning in Early Education on Longer-Term Student Outcomes
The Research Alliance is collaborating with MDRC on a study that will examine INSIGHTS’ impact on students’ outcomes in middle and high school.
Frameworks to Support Teaching and Learning
The Research Alliance is continuing our partnership with the NYC DOE to define, measure, and support effective learning environments in NYC schools.
Understanding the Gap in Participation in Summer Meals Programs
In partnership with Share Our Strength, the Research Alliance is conducting a qualitative study to learn about families’ participation in summer meals programs, including barriers that may prevent low-income families from taking advantage of such programs.
Evaluating the Outcomes of the Center for Racial Justice in Education
By examining the experiences of schools participating in the Center for Racial Justice in Education’s training, this study contributes to a growing body of research on equity in education and addressing racial injustice in the classroom.
Data In Use
Recent years have seen a tremendous growth in data-driven initiatives aimed at improving schools, including instructional techniques and accountability systems that rely heavily on using and interpreting data.