Research for Action Roundup RFA Roundup Insights Into Action. CONTACT US Join RFA, Phase Two Advisory, and The Campaign for College Opportunity for a Conversation on Rethinking Placement Exams Colleges around the country are rethinking the ways that entering students are placed into first-year courses. These changes are often spurred by state policy reforms and, at times, lead to broader institutional changes to curriculum, pedagogy, advising, and infrastructure. These institutional changes can, in turn, have a substantial impact on student learning environments. How do institutions use state policy focused on a relatively narrow construct–course placement–and use it to catalyze broader change? This webinar will share insights from two studies examining placement reforms, one with a national lens and one focused on California. We will use the findings to understand the interplay between state policy contexts, institutional reform efforts, and individual practice. Leading the conversation will be: Kri Burkander, Senior Research Associate, Research for Action Melinda Karp, Founder, Phase Two Advisory Kate Callahan, Executive Director, Research for Action Vikash Reddy, Vice President of Research, The Campaign for College Opportunity Use the link below to join us on June 18, 2024, at 3 pm ET. REGISTER In Memoriam: Judith Adamson Judith A. Adamson, MBA, one of Research for Action’s founding members and its chief financial officer for more than 20 years, passed away on May 10, 2024. Judy was unyieldingly committed to nonprofit organizations in Philadelphia and provided her strategic finance and management expertise to build their capacity and amplify their impact. In addition to her long-term service to RFA, Judy served in finance roles at the Community Education Center, Philadelphia Young Playwrights, and more recently, Children First (formerly Pennsylvania Citizens for Children and Youth) in finance roles. Use the link below to read more about Judith. READ MORE Join Our Team Join Research for Action in our mission to advance equity and justice in education. We're seeking a quantitative or mixed-methods Research Associate to join our team. As a Research Associate, you'll lead research projects, develop data collection tools, analyze data, and contribute to our collaborative work culture. Ideal candidates have strong methodological skills and a passion for social science and education research. We're also hiring a Visiting Research Analyst for a one-year position with potential for permanent conversion. This role supports multiple projects and offers opportunities to develop research skills. APPLY TODAY Latest Projects, Research, Policy & Analysis Reimagining College Admissions Research for Action is partnering with the Lumina Foundation as part of its Great Admissions Redesign initiative. Over the next 16 months, RFA will gather, analyze, and disseminate information on designing and implementing innovative approaches in postsecondary admissions at the state, system, and institutional levels. EXPLORE Educational Opportunity Dashboard Built with data from the federal Civil Rights Data Collection, this interactive tool from RFA allows users to compare disparities in access to educational opportunity for students in all 50 states and the nation. Visit the Dashboard to examine the data on your home state and review RFA’s reports about educational opportunity in the nation. LEARN MORE Catto Scholarship Event Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Catto Scholarship event! It was a fantastic day filled with inspiring stories, engaging activities, and a celebration of educational opportunity and economic advancement. We captured some memorable moments, and we'd love for you to take a look at the highlights. View the event photos by clicking the button below. The Catto Scholarship event brought together students, educators, and community leaders to discuss the importance of equitable access to higher education and the transformative impact of the Catto Scholarship. The scholarship provides crucial support to students, helping them achieve their academic goals and build brighter futures. Stay tuned for research evaluating the initiative. LOOK Recent News Relationships First in the School District of Philadelphia Last year, the U.S. Department of Education awarded $3.97 million to the School District of Philadelphia (SDP), in partnership with Research for Action (RFA), through the Education Innovation and Research (EIR) program. This EIR grant funds the implementation, scaling, and evaluation of Relationships First (RF). RF is a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) and schoolwide restorative justice model that prioritizes racial equity, trauma-informed practice, buy-in (from youth and adults), and youth leadership. 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