| Inside Success: Strategies of 25 Effective High Schools in NYC |
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In NYC and around the country, there are schools that consistently "beat the odds," producing markedly better outcomes than others serving similar youth.
Policymakers, educators, and parents alike are eager to know what these schools are doing to produce such strong results. What practices and decisions underlie their success?
A new Research Alliance report, Inside Success, provides a rare and textured look at the work of 25 highly effective high schools in NYC. Drawing on interviews and focus groups, the report highlights features that educators see as most responsible for their school’s success. The findings paint a picture of how these features were developed in practice. They also shed light on challenges the schools face, as they attempt to sustain their impact over time. Finally, the report distills several key lessons for other schools and districts seeking to learn from schools with a proven track record of success.
This work is part of a larger ongoing study by MDRC, which focuses on the City’s small schools of choice (SSCs). That study has shown that SSCs have large and sustained positive effects on students’ graduation rates and other outcomes. Inside Success is based on extensive field work in 25 SSCs with particularly large and statistically significant impacts.
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The Research Alliance for New York City Schools
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a nonpartisan research center housed at the New York University Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. The Research Alliance conducts rigorous studies on topics that matter to the city’s public schools. The organization strives to advance equity and excellence in education by providing evidence about policies and practices that promote students' development and academic success.
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