Making the Case: Compelling Data
This growing library features data points describing the impacts and outcomes of student-centered and competency-based teaching and learning. The data are sourced from research studies, evaluation reports and journal articles, as well as evidence collected directly by classroom, school, district and state leaders.
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Comprehensive Student Advising Shows Promising Evidence
This research brief examines the research base for comprehensive student advising, looking at the ways it fosters relationships, social capital and student agency. It concludes there is promising evidence of impact (as defined by the US Department of Education).
Project-Based Learning Improves Collaboration
In a study investigating the student-level impacts of high quality project-based activities, teacher evaluation determined that 71% of students demonstrated proficient or above in collaboration skills.
Relationships Build Foundation for Successful Personalization
According to research report findings from City Year, prioritizing trust and strong relationships is the foundation for successful personalization.
Strong Relationships Foster Engagement
According to a City Year research report, AmeriCorps members leaning into the practice of building strong developmental relationships was critical for maintaining student engagement.
Competency-Based Practices Increase Student Engagement
In a study of 11 schools in Maine, researchers discovered a positive relationship between the degree of exposure to competency-based education practices (e.g., minimum, low-medium, and medium) and self-reported student engagement.
Mastery-Based Strategies Bolster Intrinsic Motivation
In an analysis of schools in three states, some competency-based education practices (e.g., clarity and required attainment of learning targets; use of multiple assessment types) were perceived as increasing students’ intrinsic motivation.
Personalized Learning Increases Belonging in Ohio District
Marysville Exempted Village School District in Ohio saw gains in measures of hope, belonging, engagement and management when they began implementing personalized learning approaches.
Student-Centered Approach Improves Attendance and Behavior
Across Kansas, schools early in the student-centered and future-focused redesign process are seeing dramatic improvements in attendance and behavior data, including fewer tardies, fewer suspensions and expulsions, fewer incidents of extreme behaviors and better engagement with families.
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