4 research outputs found
An Unfinished Canvas: Teacher Preparation, Instructional Delivery, and Professional Development in the Arts
Based on surveys, interviews, and secondary data analyses, identifies deficiencies in teacher preparation, instruction, and development in the arts in California, and recommends minimum training requirements and support for professional development
San Francisco Bay Area KIPP Schools: A Study of Early Implementation and Achievement: Final Report
Examines the achievement results and operations of five Knowledge Is Power Program middle schools to assess the program's effectiveness, the role of leadership, implementation of the KIPP culture, design of curricula and instruction, and lessons learned
San Francisco Bay Area KIPP Schools: A Study of Early Implementation
Measures how well five San Francisco Bay Area schools have implemented the goals of the Knowledge Is Power Program during the first year of a three-year initiative to prepare underserved urban youth for college
An Unfinished Canvas: Arts Education in California: Taking Stock of Policies and Practices
Provides an overview of K-12 arts education, including course offerings; availability of teachers, facilities, and materials; standards alignment, assessment, and accountability practices; and equal access. Discusses barriers and recommendations