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Exploring the Relationship Between Continuous Improvement Culture and Afterschool STEM Program Quality

Summary SRI researchers are using systems theory to investigate the implementation of continuous quality improvement within the system of California’s publicly funded afterschool programs, the state’s efforts to change organizational culture to support continuous improvement, and the potential effects of continuous improvement on afterschool STEAM programs over time. Description of project work In partnership with […]

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Research on the Use of Khan Academy in Schools 

SRI is conducting a study to understand how math teachers are using the Khan’s Academy online resource in classrooms to improve instruction and student learning.  Since Khan Academy’s appearance on the Web, users have viewed more than 365 million videos and solved over 1.8 billion math problems. The Khan Academy website offers free instructional videos for students […]

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Regional Education Laboratory (REL) — Appalachia

Our REL Appalachia team of experts collaborates with schools, local and state departments of education, and other education agencies in Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia to improve teaching practices and student outcomes. Educators, leaders, and policymakers in Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia turn to the Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) Appalachia as a partner […]