The U.S. Department of Education’s Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP) is offering a 2024 grant opportunity for local education agency leaders! Learn how this MSAP grant can support your efforts to design and implement highly sought after schools equipped to serve a diverse student body and their families and apply by April 29: https://bit.ly/4aiUBMk
WestEd
Research Services
San Francisco, CA 34,636 followers
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About us
WestEd, a national nonpartisan, nonprofit research, development, and service agency, works with education and other communities to promote excellence, achieve equity, and improve learning for children, youth, and adults. WestEd has 16 offices nationwide, from Washington and Boston to Arizona and California. Our corporate headquarters are in San Francisco. We hire curious, diverse people with a passion for learning. More than half of our staff hold advanced degrees. Our culture is professional, responsible, reliable, and polite. We expect you to make a significant contribution and do a good job. To help you meet those expectations, we provide tools, training, and a well-defined career path. Our benefits are designed to support your long-term health, productivity, and work-life balance. Learn more about job openings and life at WestEd by visiting WestEd.org/careers. Stay up to date on the latest research & receive timely insights by subscribing to WestEd's E-Bulletin: https://www.wested.org/subscribe/
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http://www.WestEd.org
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- Industry
- Research Services
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, CA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1966
- Specialties
- education, nonprofit, early childhood, policy, research, professional development, evaluation, consulting, technical assistance, assessment, Common Core, STEM, English learners, literacy, school improvement, school climate, family engagement, special ed, and college & career
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Join WestEd staff at the National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME) Annual Meeting, April 11–14, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. “When students see themselves and their cultures reflected in assessments, it not only fosters a sense of belonging but also enhances engagement, supporting measurement of knowledge and skills without bias,” says Sarah Quesen, Director of ARI. We hope you can join us at our reception, check out our booth (#520) in the exhibition hall, and attend some of our sessions to learn more about our groundbreaking assessment work: https://bit.ly/4aHc2WX #Assessment #EducationalEquity #Conference
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Why are there so many privacy laws introduced every year? DISC at WestEd experts Sean Cottrell, LeAnn Fong-Batkin, and Laia Tiderman discuss this question and more in this Q&A: https://bit.ly/3PKW8mq
Helping Public Agencies Navigate and Comply With Data Privacy Laws
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Charter school authorizers, tomorrow is the last day to register for the A-GAME Chicago Meetup from May 2-3, 2024. Join to engage in meaningful discussions about transforming education and networking in person. Register by Friday, April 5: https://bit.ly/42gedgU #CharterSchools #Authorizing #SchoolImprovement
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The 2024 AERA and NCME Annual Meetings are happening soon! WestEd staff will be involved in 38 sessions and we will host a reception on April 12. View a comprehensive list of WestEd’s activites here: https://bit.ly/3xkgHj8 #education #research
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Mark your calendar for April 5 at 9:00am for an informational webinar about Carnegie Math Pathways Open Education Resources and how they can be used to support more equitable learning outcomes: https://bit.ly/3PDQ6nn
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Exciting news: we are teaming up with Legends of Learning to study the impact of game-based learning on #science education in Miami-Dade County Public Schools! #EdTech #GBL #STEM U.S. Department of Education
We are proud to announce that Legends of Learning has partnered with Impact Florida and WestEd embarking on a transformative five-year study in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Funded by an $8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education this research aims to assess the efficacy of game-based learning in enhancing fifth-grade science test scores. With a commitment to redefining educational engagement, this initiative marks a significant step towards understanding and leveraging the potential of interactive learning environments. #GameBasedLearning #EdTech #STEM https://hubs.li/Q02rs8Zb0
Legends of Learning Selected by U.S. Dept. of Education for $8 Million Grant to Study Game-Based Learning | Legends of Learning
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Explore effective school leadership with this new book, Transformational Leadership for Rapid School Improvement, which deepens understanding of how to advance change and equitable outcomes in K–12 schools. “The book builds upon 10 years of research about the most effective approaches to rapid school improvement,” said Kevin Perks, director of school and district services at WestEd. Read more about this timely publication designed for superintendents, principals, and education leaders to collaboratively make swift improvements: https://bit.ly/3VGj5uu #Schools #Leadership #EquityinEducation
New Book to Support Transformational Leaders with School Improvement
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WestEd Senior Program Associate Lauren Trout describes how the Courage Museum, a project led by Futures Without Violence, aims to inspire change and explore the role of courage inside of ending discrimination. To learn more about how WestEd supported the educational programming for this innovative project, check out this Q&A with Lauren: https://bit.ly/48YuetC
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Today at 3:00pm PT! Join REL West and the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) for an engaging webinar on supporting young children’s #literacy development through culturally affirming, evidence-based instructional practices. Register! https://bit.ly/49bTOvz
Joyful Literacy at School and at Home