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Building Smart Education Systems
Our vision is the transformation of traditional school systems into “smart education systems” that develop and integrate high-quality learning opportunities in all areas of students’ lives – at school, at home, and in the community.
We conduct research, work with partners to build capacity in school districts and communities, and share our work through print and Web publications.

FEATURED PUBLICATIONS
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Collective Practice, Quality Teaching
Voices in Urban
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To maintain teaching quality in hard-to-staff schools, education leaders need to view teaching not just as an individual act, but as a collective activity within and beyond school walls.


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Leading Indicator Spotlight Series
A series of research briefs that highlight three of the most useful and accessible leading indicators; early reading proficiency, algebra enrollment and achievement, and the use of college and pre-college admission test scores for high school placement.

WHAT WE DO
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District and Systems Change
Our work with school districts and their partners to help them build the capacity to become “smart education systems.”

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Community Organizing and Engagement
Our work with parent and community groups to help them build the capacity to participate effectively in improving their local schools.

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Research and Policy
Our research into topics that develop and promote the concept of smart education systems and that support school district and community reform efforts.

FEATURED WORK
BTO Tools
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The College Pathways Tool Series
Rubrics, surveys, and focus group protocols that help high schools examine how well they are preparing students for graduation and college.

NEW AT AISR
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AISR supports community organizing on federal policy
AISR provided research for a new Communities for Excellent Public Schools report released 7/28; presenters included AISR executive director Warren Simmons, community organizing groups, researcher Linda Darling-Hammond, and U.S. Representatives Judy Chu and Chakka Fattah.

Contact: Michelle Renee



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