SRI International
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Progress and Potential: School System Approaches to Strengthening Literacy Instruction
Abstract In 2024, Schusterman commissioned SRI to conduct an independent study of four districts receiving support from Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies (Schusterman) to build upon and improve their literacy programs. The study examines Schusterman’s theory that strengthening and aligning district and school supports, providing focused professional learning, and increasing the consistent and skillful…
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Beyond the Surface: Leveraging High-Quality Instructional Materials for Robust Reading Comprehension
This brief examines the extent to which teachers in districts using comprehension HQIM implemented them in ways that supported students’ robust comprehension. Findings are based on a study of four districts receiving support through the Schusterman Family Philanthropies’ School System Partnerships to improve their students’ literacy outcomes.
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Ashish Gehani
Senior Principal Computer Scientist, Computer Science Laboratory
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Sophia Ouyang
Education Research Associate, SRI Education
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Progress and Potential: School System Approaches to Strengthening Literacy Instruction
SRI is partnerning with Schusterman Family Philanthropies to examine K–5 literacy instruction, curriculum implementation, professional learning supports, and student learning outcomes across four school districts.
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Leveraging Evidence to Procure Educational Products That Work: Strategies for School and District Leaders
In this brief, LEARN Network researchers share findings on what motivates decision-makers to procure products, who is involved in the decision-making process, and what sources of information they turn to for informed decisions.




