Education Reform

Changes in standard educational theory and practices, including alterations in curriculum, teaching methods, classroom size, school structure, school management, and evaluation and assessment.

Resources in this category:

Annenberg Institute for School Reform
http://www.annenberginstitute.org/

An independent center located at Brown University, this institute is focused on improving the conditions and outcomes of schools, particularly in urban communities or serving disadvantaged children.

Center on Reinventing Public Education
http://www.crpe.org/

Since 1993, the CRPE has performed research and analysis with a focus on how schools, particularly in urban areas, can be strengthened and provide equal opportunity for all children. The site contains reports, models, tools and guides for those looking at alternatives in public schooling.

The Education Trust
http://www2.edtrust.org/edtrust

An organization that focuses on high academic achievement for all students with an emphasis on partnerships between colleges and K-12. This site provides reports, presentations, standards and other information on the latest advancements in schools.

Forum for Education and Democracy
http://forumforeducation.org/

Articles, research reports, and blog posts on public education reform issues by the conveners of the Forum, who include Deborah Meier, Theodore Sizer, and Linda Darling-Hammond.

Great Lakes Center for Education Research & Practice
http://greatlakescenter.org/

The GLC focuses on identifying and utilizing empirically sound research to analyze initiatives and reports on public education. This includes serving as a "watchdog" on quality and standards for research and reports from think tanks, such as the CATO Institute and the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.

NEA: No Child Left Behind
http://www.nea.org/esea/index.html

This site, from the National Education Association (the U.S.'s largest education organization), gives the NEA's views and news regarding the education reform act, No Child Left Behind.

No Child Left Behind
http://www.ed.gov/nclb/landing.jhtml

Detailed information on the landmark U.S. education reform passed in 2002 . This site from the U.S. Department of Education includes an overview of the act, statistics, guides, FAQ and much more.

Pathways to School Improvement
http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/

Pathways synthesizes research, policy, and best practices on issues critical to educators engaged in school improvement, such as assessment, at-risk students, family & community, instruction, leadership, literacy, mathematics & science, policy, professional development, and technology in education, as well as access to archived favorites.

RAND Education
http://www.rand.org/education/index.html

Since the 1970s, this research organization has conducted empirical studies and analysis on education and the effectiveness of reforms, such as charter schools and class size reduction.

School Redesign Network
http://schoolredesign.net/srn/index.php

Resources on effective school design, small school research, and guidelines on how to go from big to small for practitioners, scholars, and policymakers.

Small Schools Project
http://www.smallschoolsproject.org/

An introduction to the small schools movement, and tools for teachers and administrators who are starting small schools.

Tools for School Improvement Planning
http://www.annenberginstitute.org/tools/index.php

A searchable database of surveys, questionnaires, and other tools for school improvement planning. Other features include infomation for practitioners and community members on how to analyze the data they gather and a downloadable school improvement guide.

U.S. Charter Schools
http://www.uscharterschools.org/

This site provides an overview of charter schools, relevant reports and research, information about starting a charter school, profiles of charter schools, information on states with charter school laws, and access to discussion groups.