R&R: Research & Reports
Published: January 6, 2005
All Work and No Play? Listening to What Kids and Parents Really Want from Out-of-School Time
In this survey of teens and parents, Public Agenda found the vast majority of students regularly participate in organized activities in their out-of-school time. Low-income and minority parents, however, are considerably more likely to want activities that emphasize academics.
California’s Teaching Force 2004: Key Issues and Trends
This report from the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning provides an analysis of California’s teacher pipeline, including the supply of teachers and their preparation, induction and professional development. It raises concerns about the state’s capacity to help students and schools meet state and federal education requirements and meet the intent of the Williams v. California settlement.
Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2004
This publication from the Bureau of Justice Statistics and the National Center for Education Statistics provides the most recent national indicators on school crime and safety.
Recommendations of the Superintendent’s Task Force on Childhood Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes, and Cardiovascular Disease
A task force convened by state Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell to study ways to combat obesity, diabetes and heart disease among children has issued final recommendations: namely, to give kids time to exercise, teach them to eat right, and serve them healthy food. The task force’s recommendations and specific suggestions for implementation are on the CDE Web site.
Charter School Achievement on the 2003 National Assessment of Educational Progress
This report from the National Center for Education Statistics finds that achievement levels for students in charter schools is lower than those in regular public schools, and that charter schools are no more successful at reducing the achievement gap than other public schools.
Adapting to Term Limits: Recent Experiences and New Directions
The Public Policy Institute of California explores the effects of term limits, concluding that term limits have eroded legislative capacities in unhelpful ways. The brief offers recommendations for restoring some of those capacities while maintaining the legislative turnover mandated by Proposition 140.
2003 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study
The National Center for Education Statistics conducts TIMSS every four years to provide an international comparison of the performance of U.S. fourth- and eighth-graders in mathematics and science.
When It’s Your Own Child: A Report on Special Education from the Families Who Use It
Public Agenda asks parents of special-needs children how they feel about their interactions with school districts.