Dive into the full report to explore all our findings on student identification, cluster grouping, STEM instruction, and the sustainability of this vital work in addressing the excellence gap: wec.wceruw.org/documents/WE...

#wecuwmadison#culturalresponsiveness #STEM#evaluation #sustainability (4/4)

Over 57% of participants reported feeling "very prepared" to sustain SURGE practices after the grant concluded (see Figure 14, pg 45).

This powerful finding speaks to the deep impact of the professional development, the empowerment of educators, and lasting change created by the SURGE project.(3/4)

A major focus of the project's final year was sustainability. As we asked participating educators about their readiness to continue the program's equity-focused work, the results were inspiring. (2/4)

It’s a fascinating look at the long-term impact of a major policy change on our schools and educators.

Check out the full working paper here: wcer.wisc.edu/docs/working... (3/3)

#Education #TeacherPay #Wisconsin #Act10 #EdPolicy

You might expect a big shift to performance-based pay, but we find many school districts have returned to traditional, seniority-based salary schedules.

We dive into the challenges of performance pay and the preferences of teachers themselves. (2/3)

Link to the story: wcer.wisc.edu/news/detail/...

#Education #AfterSchool #FundingCuts #Wisconsin #EdPolicy

However, the story also sheds light on a serious issue: proposed federal budget cuts that would eliminate dedicated funding for these vital programs. We invite you to read the story to learn more about why these centers are so important for our communities and what the future may hold for them.(3/3)

Our research found that these after-school programs lead to better attendance, higher engagement in the classroom, and improved GPAs for students. These centers are a lifeline for nearly 20,000 kids across the state, many from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. (2/3)

Dive into the full report to explore the data, learn about the effective strategies used, and understand the impact on students, educators, and families: wec.wceruw.org/documents/WE...

#wecuwmadison #advancedlearning #culturalresponsiveness #STEM #grouping #evaluation #sustainability (3/3)

A key highlight is our analysis of Representation Indices (Table 5, page 21), which shows impressive achievements in the representation of Black, American Indian/Alaska Native, and economically disadvantaged students compared to national trends. (2/3)

Want to know more about the positive impact of AGR? What's working best? 🤔 Dive into the full report to explore the data and findings: wec.wceruw.org/documents/WE...

#coaching #classsize #tutoring #achievementgap #evaluation (3/3)

What do #principals think? Overwhelmingly positive! Interviews show they see AGR making a real difference, especially in:
📈 Math and reading growth.
📚 Helping students who need it most. (2/3)