Report on Elementary Schools
What Makes Elementary Schools Work: Findings from a Best Practices Study in New York State
Our study found that 5 key elements mark the difference between the higher-performing and average-performing elementary schools studied:
- Vision of the school as a family
- Clear learning objectives
- Excellent instruction
- Targeted programs and assessments
- Intervention and support
To download electronic copies, please click the following:
4-Page Summary (pdf)
Best Practice Report (pdf)
