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Comparing Perspectives #2: District-Wide Survey Responses about Hard Work

Comparing Perspectives #2: District-Wide Survey Responses about Hard Work

The second installment in a District-Wide Survey series that examines areas of agreement-–and disagreement–-between students, families, and educators.

School Selection in SDP: Who Applies to 9th Grade? Where do they Apply?

School Selection in SDP: Who Applies to 9th Grade? Where do they Apply?

This three-part series takes an in-depth look at four years of ninth-grade SSP admissions (2015-16 through 2018-19).

Comparing Perspectives #1: District-Wide Survey Responses about Respect

Comparing Perspectives #1: District-Wide Survey Responses about Respect

The first installment in a District-Wide Survey series that examines areas of agreement-–and disagreement–-between students, families, and educators.

English Learners' Growth toward English Proficiency in Grades 1-5

English Learners’ Growth toward English Proficiency in Grades 1-5

This brief analyzes District attainment of the ACCESS growth targets set for English Learners by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Changes in PSSA Performance Levels, 2014-15 through 2018-19

Changes in PSSA Performance Levels, 2014-15 through 2018-19

This brief analyzes SDP progress by student performance level, rather than score; that is, we look at how many students moved across performance levels from one year to the next.

Takeaways from the 2018-19 District-Wide Survey

Takeaways from the 2018-19 District-Wide Survey

An overview of results from the 2018-19 District-Wide Survey.

On-Track but Vulnerable: 9th Grade Warning Signs of 10th Grade Struggles

On-Track but Vulnerable: 9th Grade Warning Signs of 10th Grade Struggles

A retrospective analysis of the academic trajectories of SDP 9th-graders who were on track to graduate in 2014-15. This brief identifies the 9th-grade characteristics that predict higher and lower graduation rates and also includes information about Keystone performance.

“Summer” Learning Loss: K-2 Independent Reading Levels (2015-16 to 2018-19)

“Summer” Learning Loss: K-2 Independent Reading Levels (2015-16 to 2018-19)

This brief investigates “summer” learning loss by analyzing the change in K-2 student independent reading levels between spring and fall.

Demographic Characteristics of Teachers, 2018-19

Demographic Characteristics of Teachers, 2018-19

An examination of gender and race/ethnicity data among SDP teachers and students.

Analyses of 9th Grade CTE Cohorts (2013-14 & 2014-15)

Analyses of 9th Grade CTE Cohorts (2013-14 & 2014-15)

Analyses of two 9th grade cohorts, focusing on key comparisons between students who took CTE courses and those who did not.