November 2021

The REL Northeast & Islands newsletter features new resources designed to help educators and policymakers use data and research to improve student outcomes.

New Video

What Are the Effects of Taking College-level Courses in High School?

Watch a video that explores evidence from our new study that accelerated college credit programs can increase students' success in high school and college regardless of their economic advantages or disadvantages.

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New Infographic

Educator Diversity Matters: Black Teachers Improve Outcomes for Black Students

This infographic explores the relationship between educator diversity and outcomes for Black students and how two states are working to increase the diversity of their teacher workforce.

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New Reports

Variation in Mentoring Practices and Retention across New Teacher Demographic Characteristics under a Large Urban District’s New Teacher Mentoring Program

This study investigated participation in a first-year teacher mentoring program and how it was related to new teacher retention.

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Exploring Implementation of Attendance Supports to Reduce Chronic Absenteeism in the Providence Public School District

This study compared attendance supports designed to reduce chronic absenteeism between schools in which absenteeism increased and those in which it decreased.

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Blog Posts

Looking Back and Preparing for the Road Ahead

Hear reflections from our newest team member on how REL Northeast & Islands responded to the emergent needs of educators and policymakers this past year, while continuing to move our research initiatives forward.

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REL Northeast & Islands and Rhode Island Leaders Support High Quality Work-Based Learning

Learn how state and local leaders are investing in work-based learning to increase student access and participation throughout the Northeast region.

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Ask A REL

Get Research-based Answers

Ask A REL helps educators and policymakers better understand the research on a particular education topic. Submit your query or search responses to questions others have asked—such as, What does the research say are the major community-level drivers of chronic school absenteeism?

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New from the Regional Educational Laboratories

Culture in Our Classrooms

REL Midwest created this documentary in collaboration with Twin Cities Public Television to connect research to practice in fostering positive school climates, trust between students and staff, and support of evidence-based strategies for implementing culturally responsive practices.

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Additional REL Resources:

REL Mid-Atlantic Infographic: Leveling the Playing Field: Using Promotion Power to Identify High School Effectiveness
REL West Research in Brief: Engaging and Empowering Diverse and Underserved Families in Schools:
REL Southeast Study: Schools' Experiences with Georgia's District and School Flexibility Policy

New from the Institute of Education Sciences

What Works Clearinghouse

The What Works Clearinghouse reviews existing research on progams, products, practices, and policies in education and recently reviewed a REL Northeast & Islands study, finding that it provides moderate evidence of effectiveness for accelerated college credit programs.

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This email was prepared under Contract ED-IES-17-C-0008 by Regional Educational Laboratory Northeast & Islands, administered by Education Development Center. The content does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of IES or the U.S. Department of Education, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.