SRI Education

We’re excited to share new findings from SRI Education researcher Sheresa Blanchard and her colleagues, featured in the Early Childhood Education Journal from Springer Nature. ? The article, “Early Educators and COVID-19: Reflections on Well-Being,” explores the challenges and resilience of early childhood educators during the pandemic.?? ? Read the full article to learn more about how educators’ well-being has been impacted and what we can do to support them moving forward.?? ? Access the publication here: https://lnkd.in/eJ9BeEcd

Discover how innovative instructional strategies can enhance self-directed learning in online and hybrid STEM courses from the Postsecondary Teaching with Technology Collaborative’s webinar, “Building Students’ Motivation and Learning Skills in Online Courses,” on Thursday, November 14, 2024, from 2-3:15 PM ET.?? ? The PostSec Collaborative is a partnership of SRI Education, the Community College Research Center at Columbia University's Teacher's College, Achieving the Dream, and nine broad-access colleges and universities. Hear from Jessica Mislevy, Krystal Thomas, PhD, and Paul Burkander of SRI Education, alongside Renzhe Yu (Teachers College, Columbia University) and Paige Lee Roseman (Wake Technical Community College) as they share real-world examples of engaging online learning experiences at this webinar.? ? Register now: https://bit.ly/40nFvmT?? ? Learn more about the Collaborative here: https://postseccollab.org/?? ? #EdTech #HigherEd #STEM #OnlineLearning?

Who really decides which educational products make it into classrooms?? ? In a new blog from the LEARN Network, SRI Education’s Keena W. uncovers that while teachers and school leaders are deeply involved in selecting educational tools, the voices of students, parents, and community members are often left out. This gap in the procurement process means valuable insights from those most impacted by these tools are missing from key decisions.?? ? This blog highlights why including a wider range of voices in procurement is essential for meeting diverse learning needs and fostering a more inclusive educational experience.? ? Read the blog, “Who Picks Educational Products? Including Unheard Voices in Procurement” here: https://lnkd.in/gF9ut7Wa

A new #IESFunded research project will investigate the range of high school career development opportunities in Los Angeles Unified School District, examining implementation, participation, student experiences, & students’ progression in school. Learn more about this project, conducted by Miya Warner and a team from SRI Education: https://lnkd.in/einjxua9

This October, we honor LGBTQ History Month and the invaluable contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community. We encourage school communities to build a culture of safety and expression for all students and staff.? ? One way to foster this culture is by using inclusive terms and pronouns that show respect, understanding, and care for all individuals. To learn more, read the first post in a 3-part blog series from the Student Behavior program, “Supporting LGBTQ+ Students and Staff: Glossary of Terms”.? ? Read the blog here: https://lnkd.in/gJmwjXxP

As more students enroll in online courses, how can instructors help motivate them and build self-directed learning skills, especially in STEM disciplines??? ? Join us for the webinar, “Building Students’ Motivation and Learning Skills in Online Courses: Insights from the Postsecondary Teaching with Technology Collaborative” on Thursday, November 14, 2024, from 2-3:15 pm ET.? ? Researchers and instructors will share new findings from a study of technology-enabled instructional strategies designed to support students’ self-directed learning in online and hybrid STEM courses. Learn from real-world examples of how researchers and instructors are collaborating to create more engaging, effective online learning experiences at colleges and universities across the U.S.?? ? Hear insights from SRI Education researchers Jessica Mislevy, Krystal Thomas, PhD, and Paul Burkander, alongside Renzhe Yu (Teachers College, Columbia University) and Paige Lee Roseman (Wake Technical Community College).? ? Register now: https://bit.ly/40nFvmT ? Learn more about the Collaborative here: https://postseccollab.org/?? ? #EdTech #HigherEd #STEM #OnlineLearning

A new kind study from SRI Education and the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation provides the first clear estimate of the teachers needed to meet current demands for visual and performing arts students in California and provides recommendations for school administrators, higher education institutions, arts organizations, and funders on closing the gap. Read more: https://bit.ly/4dYWHSw

We are pleased to share that SRI Education researcher Sheresa Blanchard has contributed to the newly expanded second edition of “How Qualitative Data Analysis Happens: Moving Beyond ‘Themes Emerged’”, published by Routledge.? ? Sheresa alongside her co-authors, present “Phenomenological Analysis and Racial Socialization Interpretation of Interviews with African American Parents of Toddler Sons”. Their chapter in this book provides critical insights into the qualitative research process, offering a deeper understanding of how researchers navigate and interpret complex data to draw meaningful conclusions.? ? For more information or to access the book, visit: https://lnkd.in/g-C43npE.??

The pandemic has highlighted the urgent need for research-backed educational products to close learning gaps. The LEARN Network, funded by the U.S. Department of Education and led by SRI, is advancing efforts to design and scale solutions that enhance student outcomes.?? ? SRI Education researchers Kerry Friedman and Jessica Mislevy recently sat down with EdSurge, where they discussed how the LEARN Network collaborates with educators and researchers to develop tools that enhance literacy and math skills.?Through coaching and resources, the LEARN Network is ensuring these evidence-based products are both impactful and accessible to schools nationwide.? ? Learn more about how the LEARN Network is transforming education in this blog:?https://lnkd.in/gqZmWXKi?