Identifying Schools Achieving Great Results with Highest-Need Students—Needs Index
Working paper explains the methodology for measuring the extent of support that students need to thrive academically, and how to apply the resulting School Needs Index.
Identifying Schools Achieving Great Results with Highest-Need Students: Catalyzing Action to Meet the Needs of All Students
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This working paper explains the methodology for measuring the extent of support that students need to thrive academically, and how to apply the resulting School Needs Index. Developed by Education Analytics and Public Impact, the index uses previous student academic performance, as well as a host of demographic and economic indicators, to yield a nuanced profile of the level of student need at a school. And while there is much work still to be done here, this index is a crucial first step to identify schools that are achieving the greatest success with highest-need students, making it possible to share their practices. On June 17 at 12 p.m. EDT, a webinar hosted by Public Impact and FutureEd will introduce the first iteration of the School Needs Index, intended to help states and school districts determine the level of student need in each school and allocate resources equitably. The webinar will feature school leaders describing efforts to serve students more equitably and effectively, part of a launch of a National Campaign for Highest-Need Students.
Learning in Real Time- NEW
Learning in Real Time—How Charter Schools Served Students During Covid-19 Closures
Profiles highlight how charter schools were able to respond quickly to school closures during the pandemic and continue to serve their students well.
Learning in Real Time: How Charter Schools Served Students During Covid-19 Closures
In partnership with the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, Public Impact profiled several geographically and racially diverse charter schools to see how they used their flexibility and resourcefulness to respond quickly to the needs of their students at the start of the coronavirus outbreak in spring 2020.
Building an Effective Staff – New from PI
Building an Effective Staff—Profiles of Leaders of Color
Three-part series looks at how being a person of color affected the ways in which successful charter school leaders built schools where students, families, and staff learn, grow, and thrive.
Engaging Families – New from PI
Engaging Families—Profiles of Leaders of Color
Three-part series looks at how being a person of color affected the ways in which successful charter school leaders built schools where students, families, and staff learn, grow, and thrive.
Building a Strong School Culture – New from PI
Building a Strong School Culture—Profiles of Leaders of Color
Three-part series looks at how being a person of color affected the ways in which successful charter school leaders built schools where students, families, and staff learn, grow, and thrive.
