Studies

Policy and Practice Study

Researchers assessed Boston Public School’s prekindergarten through third grade policies and practices as related to student experiences. Variables of interest included instructional content and dosage, teacher practices, instructional approach, school district culture and climate, and attributes of staff, families and students.

Classroom Observation Study

Researchers addressed curricular alignment, quality of classroom interactions, teacher characteristics and the quality of language, literacy and math instruction. The researchers also examined a set of classroom population characteristics (e.g., dual language learners, low-income students).

Longitudinal Study

Researchers explored how classroom processes and practices, family engagement in learning activities outside of school and afterschool and summer activities relate to children’s developmental skill trajectory and third grade outcomes.

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