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Mission & History. RFA in the Media. RFA in the Media. Let’s Get Serious About Paying for Quality Pre-K. August 3, 2016. Learning English on the Job–In School. July 12, 2016. 8216;High-quality’ pre-K: The phrase everyone loves, but few know how to gauge. July 11, 2016. Winnowing applicants to become Philly’s first class of community schools. Philadelphia Public School Notebook. June 28, 2016. Winnowing applicants to become Philly’s first class of community schools. June 27, 2016. June 24, 2016. Views on ...
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Mission & History. RFA in the Media. Do you want to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, collaborative environment? Do you want your research to make a difference? If so, RFA may be the place for you. Please see our job openings below, and check back frequently for new opportunities. Signup for our Newsletter. 100 South Broad Street, 7th Floor. Philadelphia, PA 19110.
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Mission & History. RFA in the Media. Literacy and ESL Projects and Publications. Improving Early Literacy: An Evaluation of Early Reading Matters. RFA is studying the effectiveness of the Early Reading Matters program. This initiative, which is operating in eight NYC public schools, is designed to provide professional development for teachers to improve the quality of early…. Providing Technical Assistance on ELL Policy to the Pennsylvania Department of Education: A Project of the Mid-Atlantic REL. An Ev...
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Mission & History. RFA in the Media. RFA Releases PACER Brief on School Performance. For more than two decades, states have been required to report publicly on the academic performance of schools and districts. These school rating systems have received increased public attention amid growing concerns about the prevalence and…. RFA Releases PACER Brief on Teacher Effectiveness. RFA releases PACER brief on school closures. RFA Releases Policy Brief on Community Schools. Report Release: Pennsylvania's Keyst...
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Mission & History. RFA in the Media. OUR WORK IS NOT ONE-SIZE-FITS-ALL. RFA approaches each project with a customized strategy; we are deeply attuned to our partners’ information needs and we work closely with them to ensure that our deliverables and deadlines are useful and timely. Above all, we strive to ensure that our work is accessible, actionable, and contributes valuable information to our clients and to the larger field. Below is a brief description of each of our current projects. Providing Poli...
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Mission & History. RFA in the Media. College Access and Success Projects and Publications. Expanding the Knowledge Base on State-Level Postsecondary Outcomes-Based Funding. RFA is conducting a comprehensive analysis of state-level postsecondary Outcomes-Based Funding policy in three states. This mixed-methods evaluation includes a policy analysis to develop a nuanced picture of the parameters of OBF in each state;…. Examining Extended Learning Opportunities in New Hampshire: A Statewide Evaluation. Ampli...
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Mission & History. RFA in the Media. Our researchers possess deep content expertise in nearly all realms of K-16 education. They combine superb research training with hands-on experience as teachers, school and district administrators, education policymakers, school board members, and university faculty. RFA offers particular expertise in:. College Access and Success. Common Core State Standards. Juvenile Justice and Education. National-Level Education Policy and Reform. Signup for our Newsletter.
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Mission & History. RFA in the Media. Our researchers possess deep content expertise in nearly all realms of K-16 education. They combine superb research training with hands-on experience as teachers, school and district administrators, education policymakers, school board members, and university faculty. RFA offers particular expertise in:. College Access and Success. Common Core State Standards. Juvenile Justice and Education. National-Level Education Policy and Reform. Signup for our Newsletter.
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Mission & History. RFA in the Media. RFA is committed to rigorous research. Our staff of more than two dozen researchers bring methodological training from the disciplines of sociology, economics, public policy, human development, and anthropology. Our work is informed by emerging mixed-methods approaches utilized in the most rigorous research in education. Assessing the impact of complex education reform efforts. Analysis of complex administrative datasets. RFA has developed a reputation for relevant, i...
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