This report provides details on districts in California that were identified as beating the odds, defined as districts in which students across racial/ethnic groups are outperforming similar students in other districts, closing gaps on a range of outcomes. The report provides an in-depth review of common strategies used by seven of the “positive outlier” districts that vary by demographics and […]
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Academic Literacy Instruction for Adolescents: A Guidance Document from the Center on Instruction
This document serves as a resource for technical assistance providers working with states to improve student outcomes in adolescent literacy. The major components of the guide include research-based instructional recommendations, insights from experts, and examples of state-level activities focused on supporting effective, evidence-based literacy instruction.
Partner Reading: An Evidence-Based Practice Teacher’s Guide
This resource provides detailed information for the integration of partner reading into the middle school classroom. It cites research about the effectiveness of partner reading strategies, guidance for text selection, an overview of the instructional routine, as well as lesson plan and student material examples.