| The Research Alliance for New York City Schools |
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A Message from Research Alliance Executive Director James Kemple
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| Ten years ago, the Research Alliance for New York City Schools was an ambitious idea—a vision for how researchers, policymakers, and educators could come together to develop “better evidence for better schools.” We began with two staff members and four vacant offices at NYU, but no data, research projects, or formal partnerships to speak of.
Today, as we mark our 10th anniversary, the Research Alliance has grown into a major hub for education research in NYC. Our data-sharing agreement with the NYC Department of Education (DOE) has enabled us to build one of the largest and most comprehensive education databases in the country. Our staff has grown exponentially. We have undertaken more than 40 major research projects, with an array of partners, and have shared our findings through numerous conferences, presentations and published reports. Our Steering Committee reflects a wide range of perspectives, including representatives from the NYCDOE, the teacher and administrator unions, business, and community-based organizations.
Thanks to the engagement of these diverse players—and the support of a variety of public and private funders—the Research Alliance has been able to carve out a unique and important role in NYC. Evidence from our studies is helping school and district leaders understand challenges, set priorities, and improve the implementation of various policies and programs.
Learn more about how the Research Alliance is making a difference here. |
| | Job Openings at the Research Alliance
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| The Research Alliance is currently hiring a Research Associate to work with a team studying computer science education in New York City’s public schools, including our evaluation of the City’s Computer Science for All (CS4All) initiative. The Research Associate will be responsible for leading and developing research projects; supervising junior research staff; creating datasets and conducting quantitative data analyses; authoring public- and practitioner-facing reports, briefs and blog posts; developing infographics and data visualizations; and presenting work to the NYC Department of Education and other audiences of policymakers and educators. |
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New Education Leadership and Innovation Program
NYU Steinhardt launched a new EdD in Leadership and Innovation this year with the next cohort starting in August. The EdD, in which a capstone replaces a dissertation, combines a consecutive 24-month online doctoral program with two immersive in-person residencies on campus at the start and end of each cohort. Learn more by joining the next virtual information session on March 20 at 8pm EDT, or visit the EdD in Leadership and Innovation website.
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| The Research Alliance for New York City Schools is 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.
Learn More at Our Website |
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