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January 12, 2024 at 7:02 PM

Commission Report Recommends Evidence-Based Policymaking to Reduce Pennsylvania’s Nation-Leading Education Inequity

Research for Action commends the Pennsylvania Basic Education Funding Commission for adopting a strong report, recommending several improvements to the state’s system of education funding. STATEMENT Commission Report …

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November 16, 2023 at 3:21 PM

⏰ STARTING SOON - Lessons from Black Teachers’ Experiences in Allegheny County - 1 PM ET

Join us for a timely briefing to explore why Black teachers are leaving the workforce at higher rates than their peers and what we can do to reverse this trend. Lessons from Black Teachers’ Expe…

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November 15, 2023 at 8:03 PM

RFA's Latest Study Sheds Light on the Challenges and Triumphs of Black Teachers in Allegheny County Schools

Download our latest report and join us for a briefing on teacher diversity in Allegheny County RFA's Latest Study Sheds Light on the Challenges and Triumphs of Black Teachers in Allegheny County …

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November 7, 2023 at 3:30 PM

Lessons from Black Teachers’ Experiences in Allegheny County

Join us for a timely briefing to explore why Black teachers are leaving the workforce at higher rates than their peers and what we can do to reverse this trend. Lessons from Black Teachers’ Expe…

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October 19, 2023 at 6:30 PM

Re-Imagining Education Research: Promoting Community Agency to Seek Change

We at Research for Action are committed to becoming a community-engaged research institution. Re-Imagining Education Research: Promoting Community Agency to Seek Change    We at Research for Act…

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September 18, 2023 at 2:02 PM

Expanding Access to High-Quality Afterschool Arts Programming

How to build and sustain high-quality arts programs for all youth Expanding Access to High-Quality Afterschool Arts Programming   All youth benefit from involvement in the arts, but young people…

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June 1, 2023 at 4:12 PM

Pennsylvania School Staffing and School Funding Disparities (corrected link)

Read our latest PACER brief Today RFA’s releases a new brief from its Pennsylvania Clearinghouse for Education Research (PACER) project, entitled “Pennsylvania School Fun…

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June 1, 2023 at 3:59 PM

Pennsylvania School Staffing and School Funding Disparities

Read our latest PACER brief Today RFA’s releases a new brief from its Pennsylvania Clearinghouse for Education Research (PACER) project, entitled “Pennsylvania School Fun…

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April 28, 2023 at 2:11 PM

State Funding to Support Out-of-School Time Programming in Pennsylvania

Read our latest PACER brief Today Research for Action (RFA) releases a new brief from its Pennsylvania Clearinghouse for Education Research (PACER) project, entitled Stat…

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December 22, 2022 at 2:54 PM

Inside the Action, RFA's Newsletter - December 2022

Read on to learn more DECEMBER 2022 As 2022 winds down and RFA closes for a period of collective rest before the new year, it’s a natural time to reflect. Looking back on my first year as Executive Director, I am proud of the w…

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October 11, 2022 at 8:21 PM

Reminder - Educational Opportunity Dashboard webinar tomorrow

Read our latest reports Register for RFA's webinar and media briefing on the Educational Opportunity Dashboard  WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 4-4:30pm  VIA ZOOM  {REGISTER HERE} …

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October 3, 2022 at 7:30 PM

Newly relaunched Educational Opportunity Dashboard

Updated with the latest CRDC data Register for RFA's webinar and media briefing on the Educational Opportunity Dashboard  WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 4-4:30pm  VIA ZOOM  {REGISTER HERE} …

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August 18, 2022 at 2:30 PM

Inside the Action, RFA's NEW newsletter

Read on to learn more Welcome to "Inside the Action." In this newsletter, we will share insights from a selection of RFA's current research and evaluation projects and potential impacts for adva…

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June 15, 2022 at 8:00 PM

The Negative Fiscal Impact of Cyber Charter School Expansion in Pennsylvania Due to COVID-19

Read our latest PACER brief Cyber charter school enrollment soared by 22,618 students during the pandemic and Pennsylvania now has the highest cyber enrollment in the natio…

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April 12, 2022 at 3:19 PM

The RFA Teach-In is under two weeks away!

There's still time to register for this free, in-person event. It's not too late to register for the Teach-In on the Need for More Teachers of Color! …

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March 23, 2022 at 4:40 PM

Announcing the speakers for our Teach-In on the Need for More Teachers of Color!

Join us for our FIRST EVER Teach-In, April 23, 2022, in-person at FDR park! What does research tell us about the need to attract and retain more teachers of c…

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March 7, 2022 at 8:42 PM

NEW Redesigned PERC Website!

Check out the new look and design! Today the Philadelphia Education Research Consortium (PERC) launches their newly redesigned website!  PERC recently received a 3-year grant from the Willi…

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February 24, 2022 at 10:07 PM

SAVE THE DATE! RFA Teach-In: The Need for More Teachers of Color

Join us for our FIRST EVER Teach-In, April 23, 2022, in-person at FDR park! Join us for the FIRST EVER Teach-In, April 23, 2022, in-person at FDR Park!  Date: April 23, 2022 Time: 10am-12:3…

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February 8, 2022 at 8:25 PM

Research for Action at 30: Three decades of research IN action

Research for Action at 30: Three decades of research IN action  Thirty years ago, Research for Action was founded in Philadelphia to conduct applied research to inform local education decisi…

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January 24, 2022 at 4:50 PM

New Report on Congreso's Éxito Program!

Read the full report Earning a high school diploma is a milestone that has been linked to many later life outcomes from employment to incarceration to physical health, and impacts society as a …

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January 21, 2022 at 3:02 PM

We're hiring!

Join our team Do you want to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, collaborative environment? Do you want your research to make a difference? If so, RFA may be the place for you.  We're hiring a... Higher Education Policy Researcher …

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January 20, 2022 at 8:08 PM

NEW! PACER FAQ on PA Superintendents

Today, RFA releases a new FAQ: Superintendents in Pennsylvania’s School Districts. Each year several of Pennsylvania’s 500 school districts experience a transition or change in their superintendent and currently Pennsylvania’s …

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January 13, 2022 at 3:04 PM

Costs and Quality in Virtual/Hybrid Summer Youth Employment Programming

Today Research for Action (RFA) released their latest report “Costs and Quality in Virtual/Hybrid Summer Youth Employment Programming” in partnership with Ph…

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December 8, 2021 at 8:29 PM

Access to Experienced Teachers in Allegheny County

Today Research for Action (RFA) released a new report from our Allegheny County Education Research (ACER) project on teacher workforce, “Access to Experienced Teachers in Allegheny County” T…

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November 5, 2021 at 2:08 PM

We're hiring!

Do you want to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, collaborative environment? Do you want your research to make a difference? If so, RFA may be the place for you.  We're hiring a... Higher Education Policy Researcher Qualitative …

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October 28, 2021 at 7:26 PM

Dr. Kate Callahan is RFA’s new Executive Director

Announcing RFA's Next Executive Director October 28, 2021 The Board of Directors of Research for Action (RFA) are pleased to announce the selection of a new Executive Director after a nine-month national sea…

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September 21, 2021 at 7:42 PM

Teacher Mobility in Allegheny County, 2014-15 through 2019-20

Today Research for Action (RFA) released a new report from our ACER project, “Teacher Mobility in Allegheny County, 2014-15 through 2019-20.”  Teacher mobility, or teacher turnover, has long garnered warranted attention as a …

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July 13, 2021 at 8:33 PM

PA's Voluntary Student Retention Due to COVID-19 Learning Disruptions

Pennsylvania's Voluntary Student Retention Due to COVID-19 Learning Disruptions Pennsylvania recently passed Act 66 of 2021 which permits students enrolled in the 2020-21 school year to repeat their grade level or be retained,…

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June 28, 2021 at 5:26 PM

All Learning Counts Policy Toolkit

Every year millions of Americans gain valuable college credit-worthy learning through workplace training, the military, apprenticeships, & professional certifications. Nearly all of this learning goes unrecognized by college…

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June 25, 2021 at 5:26 PM

Where Do We Go Next? Youth Insights on the High School Experience During a Year of Historic Upheaval

Our latest report with America's Promise Alliance Where Do We Go Next? A new report we have collaborated on with America’s Promise Alliance, Where Do We Go Next? Youth Insights on the High School Experience During a Year of His…

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June 22, 2021 at 5:02 PM

Allegheny County Education Research (ACER) Project Town Hall

You're Invited! SAVE THE DATE: Identifying Allegheny County's Students Experiencing Homelessness in the COVID Age   Come join Research for Action team members, local education stakeholders, and community members for coffee and c…

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May 12, 2021 at 4:40 PM

Students Experiencing Homelessness in Allegheny County

The latest brief from ACER Today Research for Action (RFA) released our latest policy report in our Allegheny County Education Research (ACER) project. This localized report builds on our February 2021 research on Students E…

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April 28, 2021 at 2:01 PM

State Responses to COVID-19 – Implications for Student Success Funding and Promise Programs

State Responses to COVID-19 – Implications for Student Success Funding and Promise Programs  The COVID-19 pandemic forced some states to make budget cuts that impacted Higher Education policies & programs, l…

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April 26, 2021 at 5:31 PM

What keeps high school students on track to graduation in the School District of Philadelphia?

Check out our latest PERC FAQ! What keeps high school students on track to graduation in the Philadelphia School District? Today RFA and the School District of Philadelphia are releasing a Graduation FAQ. The purpose of this FAQ…

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April 22, 2021 at 8:34 PM

RFA Announces Executive Director Search

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 22, 2021 Contact: Cara Pearsall Senior Managing Associate Email: [email protected] Phone: 678-478-5959 National Education Nonprofit, Research for Action,…

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April 15, 2021 at 5:30 PM

Special Education Funding in Pennsylvania Charter Schools

Latest PACER TV release! Today, RFA releases our first episode of PACER TV, with a video to explain the current system of Special Education Funding in Pennsylvania Charter Schools. David Lapp, RFA’s Director…

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