The Education Alliance at Brown University

• ArtsLiteracy Project
• Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL)
• Center for Resource Management (CRM)
• Center for Youth Development and Policy Research (CYDPR)
• Children's Software Press (CSP)
• Co-nect, Inc.
• Council of Chief State School Officers
• Edvantia
• Eisenhower National Clearinghouse
• Fenway High School
• Jobs for the Future
• Lightspan®, Inc.
• Massachusetts College of Art
• National Association of Elementary School Principals
• National Association of Secondary School Principals
• National Awards Program for Model Professional Development
• National Institute for Literacy
• National Partnership for Excellence & Accountability in Teaching
• National Staff Development Council
• NEIRTEC, Northeast & Islands Regional Technology in Education Consortium
• New England Equity Assistance Center
• North Central Regional Educational Laboratory (NCREL)
• Northeast and Islands Regional Educational Laboratory at Brown University
• Northwest Educational Technology Consortium (NETC)
• Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory (NWREL)
• Regional Educational Laboratory at SERVE
• RMC Research Corporation
• Southern Regional Education Board (SREB )
• Southwest Educational Development Laboratory
• Story Workshop Institute
• Teaching for Artistic Behavior Partnership
• University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning
• University of Vermont
• University Park Campus School

ArtsLiteracy Project

The ArtsLiteracy Project (ArtsLit) is dedicated to developing the literacy of youth through the performing and visual arts. Based in the Education Department at Brown University, ArtsLit gathers an international community of artists, teachers, youth, college students, and professors with the goal of collaboratively creating innovative approaches to literacy development through the arts.

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Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL)

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Center for Resource Management (CRM)

The Center for Resource Management (CRM) is a major partner organization of the Northeast Regional Educational Laboratory at Brown University (LAB) and conducts several projects aimed at supporting state and local district efforts to implement standards-based reform with diverse student populations.

The Center for Resource Management, Inc. (CRM) is a professional services firm specializing in research, evaluation, training, technology integration, and software development for education and human service organizations. For more than 20 years, CRM has worked with education and human service organizations at the national, regional, state, and local levels.

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Center for Youth Development and Policy Research (CYDPR)

The Center for Youth Development and Policy Research (CYDPR) was established in 1990 at the Academy for Educational Development, an independent, nonprofit organization committed to solving critical social problems through education, social marketing, research, training, policy analysis and innovative program design and management. CYDPR is dedicated to contributing to better futures for all youth in the United States by seeking to shift the public debate and commitment from youth problems to youth development. Its goals are: 1) to make "what works" available in order for youth to be productive and involved citizens; 2) to increase the number of people, places, and possibilities available to young people by the year 2005; 3) to strengthen and support local systems in order to build a comprehensive youth development infrastructure; and 4) to increase public will to support positive development for all youth.

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Children's Software Press (CSP)

Children's Software Press (CSP), based in Houston, Texas, was formed in 1992. For ten years it published a highly acclaimed newsletter of reviews of children's software titles and advice for parents and teachers on how to make use of technology as a tool for schoolwork and fun. Today, its focus is CSP's popular Booklet Series of practical tips for using technology started in 1997. Inexpensively priced for workshops, family technology nights at schools, and middle and high school classroom use, this series currently includes 14 titles, with more on the way. Among the topics in the series are: A Student Guide to Citing Electronic Sources, Writing a Paperless Paper, and Book Report?I Did It On the Computer. CSP also has a feature article every week on the Power To Learn website (www.powertolearn.com).

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Co-nect, Inc.

Co-nect provides comprehensive school reform for grades K-12 using project-based learning, standards-based reform, instructional educational technology, online lessons and curriculum, and more. It is one of the New American School design teams that helps schools use technology for whole-school change and improved results.

Co-nect helps make classrooms work for 21st-century students. They bring the methods, tools, training, and colleagues to help you equip your students for a lifetime of learning in the modern world -- where success requires mastery of basic skills, deft use of new technologies, the ability to collaborate on complex problems, and critical assessment of masses of information.

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Council of Chief State School Officers

The Council of Chief State School Officers is a nationwide, nonprofit organization composed of public officials who lead the departments responsible for elementary and secondary education in the states, the U.S. extra-state jurisdictions, the District of Columbia, and the Department of Defense Education Activity. In representing the chief education officers, CCSSO works on behalf of the state agencies that serve pre K-12 students throughout the nation.

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Edvantia

Edvantia is a nonprofit education research and development corporation, founded in 1966, that partners with practitioners, education agencies, publishers, and service providers to improve learning and advance student success. Edvantia provides clients with a range of services, including research, evaluation, professional development, and consulting. Edvantia was founded in 1966 as the Appalachia Educational Laboratory, Inc. (AEL); on September 1, 2005, AEL became Edvantia, Inc. The Regional Educational Laboratory for the Appalachian region is known as the Appalachia Educational Laboratory at Edvantia.

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Eisenhower National Clearinghouse

The Eisenhower National Clearinghouse for Mathematics and Science Education (ENC) is funded through a contract with the U.S. Department of Education to provide K-12 teachers with a central source of information on mathematics and science curriculum materials. ENC was established in 1992.

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Fenway High School

Fenway is a small Boston high school widely recognized for its success with urban students, most of whom go on to college after graduation. It was one of the first "New American High Schools" named by the U.S. Department of Education and has been designated an "exemplar" and a "lead school" by other educational organizations, including the Coalition of Essential Schools.

Since its founding in 1983, Fenway has been a pioneer in the small schools movement, which values personalized relationships between teachers and students, integrated, flexible curriculum, on-site, shaped decision-making, and learning partnerships with outside organizations. Fenway's mission is to create a socially committed and morally responsible community of learners, which values its students as individuals. Its goal is to encourage academic excellence and the Habits of Mind, self-esteem and leadership development among all the school's students.

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Jobs for the Future

Jobs for the Future (JFF) believes that all young people should have a quality high school and postsecondary education, and that all adults should have the skills needed to hold jobs that pay enough to support a family. As a non-profit research, consulting, and advocacy organization, JFF works to strengthen our society by creating educational and economic opportunity for those who need it most.

JFF partners with local, state, and national organizations to accelerate opportunities for people to advance in education and careers. It works to understand the challenges and barriers that keep people from participating fully in the economy; accelerate the adoption of what's new, what's needed, and what works in helping youth and adults acquire the skills that employers require; and influence the policies that drive our nation's educational and training systems to improve economic opportunity.

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Lightspan®, Inc.

Lightspan®, Inc. was founded in 1993 on the premise that student achievement can be improved by using technology to connect schools and homes. The company's Internet products and services focus on increasing student achievement,enhancing teacher professional development, and helping to build stronger connections with families. Within its product lines, the company offers numerous products that support student literacy. Lightspan, Inc. is headquartered in San Diego, California. Its higher education division, Academic Systems, is based in Mountain View, California. Lightspan's generosity provides the resources that make it possible for The Knowledge Loom to offer the "Ask An Expert" feature in the Early Literacy spotlights on the site.

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Massachusetts College of Art

Massachusetts College of Art is a public, free-standing college of art and design. The college's professional baccalaureate and graduate degree programs enable students to contribute to the New England economy as fine artists, designers, and art educators, and to engage creatively in the well being of their society. The college aspires to be a leader in the art and design professions, and to influence the direction of the arts nationally through the accomplishment of its graduates and the creative activities of its faculty and staff.

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National Association of Elementary School Principals

The 28,500 members of the National Association of Elementary School Principals provide administrative and instructional leadership for public and private elementary and middle schools throughout the United States, Canada, and overseas. Founded in 1921, NAESP is an independent professional association with its own headquarters building in Alexandria, Virginia. Through national and regional meetings, award-winning publications and joint efforts with its 50 state affiliates, NAESP is a strong advocate for both its members and for the 33 million American children enrolled in preschool, kindergarten, and grades 1 through 8.

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National Association of Secondary School Principals

The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)-the preeminent organization and national voice of middle level and high school principals, assistant principals, and aspiring school leaders-provides its members the professional resources to serve as visionary leaders. NASSP promotes excellence in school leadership to Congress, the administration, the national media, and the general public. Through its programs and student leadership services, NASSP promotes the intellectual growth, academic achievement, character development, leadership development, and physical well-being of youth.

The NASSP is a proud sponsor of the National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, and National Association of Student Councils.

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National Awards Program for Model Professional Development

The National Awards Program for Model Professional Development is an annual initiative funded by the U.S. Department of Education. The goal of this program is to recognize public and private (pre K-12) schools and school districts that engage their staffs in high-quality, professional development activities that exemplify the Department's mission and principles of professional development.

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National Institute for Literacy

The National Institute for Literacy (NIFL) is an independent federal organization leading the national effort toward a fully literate America in the 21st century. At least 40 million American adults need stronger literacy skills to take advantage of more lifelong learning opportunities. NIFL's mission is to assure the highest quality services to these adults. By fostering communication, collaboration, and innovation, NIFL helps build and strengthen national, regional, and state systems for literacy.

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National Partnership for Excellence & Accountability in Teaching

Begun in fall, 1997, NPEAT was a voluntary association of 29 national organizations and several major research universities dedicated to research-based action that results in teaching excellence to raise student performance. Primary funding for the original project was from the Office of Educational Research and Improvement (OERI), U. S. Department of Education. The University of Maryland served as the primary contractor.

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National Staff Development Council

The National Staff Development Council (NSDC), founded in 1969, is the largest non-profit professional association committed to ensuring success for all students through staff development and school improvement. The Council's fundamental purpose is to address the issues confronted by all participants in the reform process. NSDC's publications and projects are presented in a time-saving, "how-to" format, offering a variety of effective, step-by-step models developed by practitioners who base their methods on research and real-world experiences.

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NEIRTEC, Northeast & Islands Regional Technology in Education Consortium

NEIRTEC, a collaboration of Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC), TERC, Learning Innovations at WestEd, and the Education Alliance at Brown University, is one of the ten regional technology in education consortia funded by the U.S. Department of Education. NEIRTEC serves the six New England States, New York, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. NEIRTEC focuses on helping educational leaders at the state, district, and school levels address the many challenges involved in putting technology to effective use, with a particular emphasis on the needs of schools in underserved urban and rural communities.

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New England Equity Assistance Center

The New England Equity Assistance Center (EAC) is a program of the Education Alliance at Brown University. The mission of EAC is to enable school districts to ensure equal access in the provision of educational programs and services for all children. To achieve this mission, the Equity Center provides school systems and educators with support and resources to (1) assess a school or school district's needs, (2) facilitate training and technical assistance, and (3) evaluate programs and progress initiated by the Center.

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North Central Regional Educational Laboratory (NCREL)

The North Central Regional Educational Laboratory (NCREL) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping schools -- and the students they serve -- reach their full potential. NCREL specializes in the educational applications of technology. One of ten Regional Educational Laboratories, NCREL provides research-based resources and assistance to educators, policymakers, and communities in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. NCREL's ultimate goal is to help our clients build tools and apply proven practices to create schools where all students can develop their skills and abilities. We draw on the latest research and best practices to strengthen and support schools and communities in order to make this goal a reality.

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Northeast and Islands Regional Educational Laboratory at Brown University

The Northeast and Islands Regional Educational Laboratory at Brown University (LAB) is one in a network of ten regional laboratories that are funded by the Office of Educational Research and Improvement (OERI) of the U.S. Department of Education. The purpose of the LAB is to promote school improvement through the collaboration of researchers with schools and their communities. The LAB serves Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

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Northwest Educational Technology Consortium (NETC)

The mission of the Northwest Educational Technology Consortium (NETC) is to provide professional development opportunities, access to technical assistance, and support for collegial interaction that allow and encourage educators throughout the Northwest region, and especially in K-12 schools, to become informed and fearless users of technology.

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Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory (NWREL)

The mission of the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory (NWREL) is to improve educational results for children, youth, and adults by providing research and development assistance in delivering equitable, high quality educational programs. A private, nonprofit corporation, NWREL provides research and development assistance to education, government, community agencies, business and labor. NWREL primarily serves the Northwest region of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. NWREL is part of a national network of 10 educational laboratories.

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Regional Educational Laboratory at SERVE

SERVE, one of ten organizations in the Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) Network, supports and promotes education in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, and South Carolina. SERVE also provides services in migrant education and operates the National Center for Homeless Education. In addition, SERVE is the lead agency in the Eisenhower Mathematics and Science Consortium for the Southeast and the Southeast and Islands Regional Technology in Education Consortium.

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RMC Research Corporation

For more than 25 years, RMC Research Corporation has worked with agencies, institutions, schools, foundations, and corporations whose missions involve learning. A private professional service business with offices in New Hampshire, Colorado, Virginia, and Oregon, RMC Research delivers technical assistance, conducts research, and develops, evaluates, and disseminates quality programs. The people of RMC Research are committed to the growth and success of their clients and the power of constructive action through learning.

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Southern Regional Education Board (SREB )

The Southern Regional Education Board (SREB ) was founded in 1948 at the request of Southern leaders in business, education and government; it was the nation's first compact for education. Over the years SREB has worked to improve every aspect of education - from early childhood education to doctoral degrees and beyond. SREB's School Leadership Initiative works with state academies, higher education institutions, and local school districts in it's 16-state region by forming a communications network and providing a modular curriculum designed around what successful leaders need to know and be able to do. State educational leaders and policy-makers can use indicators developed by SRED as the basis for actions to support preparation and development programs and certification requirements that prepare leaders to improve schools.

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Southwest Educational Development Laboratory

SEDL is a private, not-for-profit education research and development corporation based in Austin, Texas. It operates the Regional Educational Laboratory, Eisenhower Regional Mathematics and Science Consortia, and the Regional Technology in Education Consortium, that serve Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. SEDL also houses the Comprehensive Assistance Center, which assists districts and schools in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, and Mississippi. At the national level, SEDL's National Center for the Dissemination of Disability Research helps federally funded disability or rehabilitation researchers and developers disseminate their innovations for wider use.

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Story Workshop Institute

Story Workshop Institute is a non-profit organization devoted to the improvement of writing and communication in all its forms. SWI endeavors to make it possible for students in the Chicago area to learn crucial writing skills they need to succeed in school and the world beyond the classroom. John Schultz, originator of the Story Workshop approach, founded the Story Workshop Institute in 1997 to support the growing number of teachers using the methodology and to ensure the quality of instruction to their students. Working with public and private schools in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, the Story Workshop Institute offers a variety of writing programs for students of all ages, their teachers and parents.

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Teaching for Artistic Behavior Partnership

Teaching for Artistic Behavior is a nationally recognized, choice-based (learning) centers approach to teaching art. Developed in Massachusetts classrooms over twenty five years, and through courses and research at the Massachusetts College of Art, this concept allows students to experience the work of the artist through teaching which is responsive to their needs and interests.

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The Mitchell Institute

The Senator George J. Mitchell Scholarship Research Institute was established in 1999 by Senator George Mitchell with the conviction that each young person in Maine has the potential to achieve great things, if given the opportunity. The Mitchell Institute strives to give Maine youth a fair chance to reach as far and as high as their individual talents and willingness allow by making an annual scholarship award to a graduating senior from each of Maine's public high schools. The scholarship support is for students planning to enter their first year of college.The Mitchell Institute is equally committed to discerning, through qualitative and quantitative research, ways to advance the higher education aspirations of Maine students with the goal of developing and supporting programs that will remove obstacles to achieving a college degree. Its hope is that the programs of the Mitchell Institute will foster a new generation of informed, insightful and committed citizenry who will contribute to the future of Maine and the nation.

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University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning

Since 1978, the University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning (KU-CRL) has studied problems in education, social services, employment, and community participation. KU-CRL's research has resulted in the development of the Strategic Instruction Model (SIM) and the Content Literacy Continuum (CLC). SIM is a comprehensive instructional system encompassing materials and methods teachers can use to help students improve their literacy performance as well as specific steps at-risk individuals can follow to improve their chances of academic success. CLC is a framework describing five levels of literacy support that should be in place in every high school.

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University of Vermont

The University of Vermont has conducted research on characterizing both the conditions and practices used to attain high levels of performance in literacy in Vermont elementary schools with different demographics. This research was supported by the Northeast and Islands Regional Educational Laboratory at Brown University, working in collaboration with the University of Vermont to address educational reform issues in Vermont.

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University Park Campus School

University Park Campus School (UPCS) opened in September, 1997, with 35 seventh grade students. With one class added each year since then, the school reached its full complement of grades 7-12 in 2003. Founded through a joint effort of the Worcester Public Schools and Clark University, the school offers a high-quality education to children in Worcester's most economically disadvantaged area. University Park is an oasis of hope to a diverse group of students who are motivated by a dual promise: success in a college preparatory program and free tuition at Clark University. All classes are honors level and expectations are high for all. There is no tracking. A report recently released by the Center for Education Research and Policy at MassInc determined that only one low-income diverse urban school could be labeled "high performing": University Park Campus School in Worcester.

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