Newsletters — REL Northeast & Islands

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January/February 2010

Letter from the Director: Innovation Drive at Department of Education and REL-NEI
Low-Performing Schools Report Kicks Off Cross-State Conversation in New York
Laura Jeffers: Putting Evidence into the Hands of Connecticut Stakeholders
Bullying, Formative Assessment Focus of New Fast Response Projects
IES Director Easton Names Goals for RELs
Russell Rumberger Talks Evidence to Region on Dropout Prevention
What Happens When Researchers Take an Issues & Answers Report into the Field?
REL-NEI in Washington to Host Higher Ed Bridge Event with REL Midwest
Meriden Schools Marshal Evidence to Support Two-Tier Leveling System
Researchers Present on Math, Literacy, Assessments, and High-Quality Teachers

Letter from the Director: New IES Director Easton Shares Vision and Priorities
National Math Panelist Talks Evidence with Maine Educators
New Online Reference Desk Center: A Quick-Turnaround Resource for All
Bridging Research and Practice in New Hampshire: Q&A with Governing Board Member Marie Ross
Maria-Paz Avery: Creating a ‘Culture of Inquiry’ in Rhode Island
REL-NEI Researchers Take Evidence to New York Regents
RELs Examine State Policies, Classroom Strategies on Adolescent Literacy
Massachusetts Report Challenges Single ‘Hispanic Student’ Label

Letter from the Director: As RELs Bridge Research and Practice, New Lessons Emerge
Child Behavior Expert Talks Evidence at Annual Parent Centers Meeting
How Can States Use Data to Drive Decision-Making?
Parent Involvement Strategies Focus of Report, Webinar
Sandra Espada-Santos: Bridging REL-NEI, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands
Data on the Minds of REL-NEI Governing Board Members
Policy Challenges Conference: Early Childhood Expert Meets with Maine Legislators on Programs, Funding
Continuing the Conversation: ELL Practice Guide Finds New Audience in Rhode Island
Thinking Reader Study Wraps Up in Schools; Researchers Begin Data Analysis

Letter from the Director: States Use Evidence for Better Decision-Making
Connecting to Practice: State Supports for Low-Performing Schools and Districts
Interactive Webinars Draw 50-Plus Attendees
Spend Stimulus Funds Wisely — Use the Reference Desk!
Presenting the Work: Researchers Hit the Road with REL-NEI Issues & Answers Reports
Dropout Prevention Expert Jay Smink Talks Evidence with New Hampshire Stakeholders
Region Logs On to REL-NEI Dropout Programs Database
Pam Buffington: Building ‘Two-Way’ Relationships in Maine
REL-NEI Researchers Consult to Massachusetts, Virgin Islands

Letter from the Director: As Stimulus Funding Flows, REL-NEI Has a Role to Play
Online Algebra Access: What Can We Learn from Middle Grades Classrooms?
Connecticut Event Showcases Evidence-Based Recommendations for English Language Learners
Data Agreement Signed with Virgin Islands; All SEAs Now Share Student-Level Data
Increasing Education Equity in Connecticut: Q & A with Governing Board Member George Coleman
Researchers Share Findings with Massachusetts Special Ed and Math Staff
Vicki Hornus: ‘Data Has the Potential to Depoliticize’
English Literacy Skills Linked to English Language Learners’ Performance on State Exams

Leslie Hergert: Meeting Massachusetts’ Needs Means Knowing Stakeholders
When Budgets Are Tight, Ask a REL for Help
What are Benchmark Assessments and How Do They Work?
Puerto Rico Elementary School Welcomes Governing Board
Report: Vermont Gender Gaps Same as Nation's
Continuing the Conversation: Puerto Rico Stakeholders Meet on Low-Performing Schools
Pathways to Math Achievement Study Showcased at Cross-REL Symposium
Letter from the Director: Connecting Research to Practice: Our Year 4 Priority
Webinar Links Teacher Quality and Retention Research to Regional Needs

Letter from the Director: Summer Winds Down, Educators Gear Up
Education Policy in the Spotlight; Margaret Spellings Addresses National Conference
Mass Education Secretary Says Education Paradigm Must Change
Puerto Rico Stakeholders Discuss Education Needs
Reference Desk Offers Timely Evidence-Based Research
Educadores de Puerto Rico Discuten las Necesidades de Investigación en Educación

Letter from the Director: REL-NEI Identifies Challenges, Provides Evidence
Supporting Research to Help the Legislative Process
Policy Challenges Conference Brings Together Researchers, Stakeholders
“Struggling Reader” Report Looks at Literacy Interventions in Four Urban Districts
REL-NEI Begins Large-Scale Studies, Recruiting
Learning about What Works at the SEE Forum
State Liaisons: Representing Jurisdictions