Core Practices of Higher Performing Schools

How do the practices of higher performing schools differ from those in average performing schools?

This section provides information and resources on how educators’ practices in higher performing schools differ from those in average performing schools. Based on the data gathered in more than 550 site visits,

NCEA identified the core practices present in successful schools. We provide an overview of how the conceptual framework underlying this research, the NCEA Core Practice Framework, can be used as an organizing guide for school and school system improvement.

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Core Practices in Math and Science: An Investigation of Consistently Higher Performing School Systems in Five States

The current study builds on this research base, using NCEA’s Core Practice Framework to probe into the specific content areas of mathematics and science. By investigating five states (California, Florida, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Texas) in a variety of policy contexts, NCEA researchers developed a rich picture of effective educational programs and the school systems and structures that enable exceptional student achievement in mathematics and science. Read More...

Study Released of Best Practices in Schools Across 20 States

Large-scale study finds strong Similarities Among High Performing Schools Across the Country... Read More...