Research Publications > 2007

	Research Brief: Recruiting and Retaining Effective Teachers in Urban Schools This research brief provides recommendations on how urban schools can recruit and retain effective teachers, including requiring district-wide reform in the shape of policies that combine better teach pay with more effective teacher supports, more rigorous evaluation of reform efforts, and the development of better human resource practices. Publication date: October 2007  Download research brief- 14 pages
	Research Brief: Improving Teaching and Learning for English Language Learners in Urban Schools  This research brief identifies the fundamental challenge involved in bringing English language learners (ELL) to full academic proficiency, reviews the major programmatic approaches to addressing this challenge and discusses implications for policy, practice and future research. Publication date: October 2007  Download research brief- 14 pages
	Beating the Odds VII, An Analysis of Student Performance and Achievement Gaps on State Assessments, Results from the 2005-2006 School Year   This seventh edition of Beating the Odds gives the nation another look at how inner-city schools are performing on the academic goals and standards set by the states. Publication date: April 2007  Download analysis- 30 pages    Download city-by-city data- 464 pages    Download individual city-by-city profiles

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