Large-Scale Surveys

Gathering reliable data on programs and policies often calls for the use of surveys. SRI's education researchers conduct large-scale surveys at the national, state, regional, and local level, involving a wide range of respondent types.

SRI has experience surveying district and school administrators, teachers, students, external intermediaries, and professional development providers. We develop and test survey instruments, use state-of-the-art administration methods to ensure high response rates, and conduct rigorous and innovative analyses.

Projects

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SRI is determining the initiative's impact on improving academic outcomes for more than 30,000 high-need children.

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SRI has found that when teachers collaboratively analyze learning activities and student work, they can advance 21st century teaching and learning.

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For the U.S. Department of Education, SRI conducted a national longitudinal study of infants, toddlers, and their families receiving early intervention services.

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To advance understanding of how to improve students’ learning of algebra and key science, technology, engineering, and mathematics topics, SRI conducted rigorous large-scale research in schools in Texas and Florida.

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SRI documented the school experiences of a national sample of students as they moved from elementary to middle school and from middle to high school.

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Concerned that too few California public school children have access to high-quality learning opportunities in science, the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd brought together researchers to investigate science education in California.

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A series of SRI reports for policymakers about California’s teacher workforce has been credited with increasing investments in teacher development and improving workforce quality.

Press Releases

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New research makes clear that students doing well in seventh grade math are more likely to succeed in advanced math classes when they reach high school.