Ever wondered who’s behind the research at RFA? Meet our amazing team of education researchers! 📝 Fun fact: We have marathon runners, amateur chefs, and even a ukulele player on staff! 🎸🍳 Get to know us: www.researchforaction.org/meet-the-team/

PA’s school funding disparities are among the worst in the nation. High-poverty districts receive less, not more, than their wealthier peers, a pattern unlike most states. We have both a moral and legal imperative to correct this decades-old policy failure.
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This #TeacherAppreciationWeek, we celebrate the vital role of teachers & spotlight our latest research that informs policy and practice to support the teaching workforce. Explore our recent publications and join us in honoring educators everywhere by becoming more informed about the profession.

We are privileged to witness the incredible dedication of educators in our work every day. This #TeacherAppreciationWeek, we challenge you to honor the heart and soul that countless teachers pour into our youth. Their impact lasts a lifetime. #ThankATeacher

We're celebrating Dae Kim's selection as a William T. Grant AQC Scholar at ICQCM (@jhu.edu)! This well-deserved recognition highlights Dr. Kim's dedication and expertise in critical data science. We're excited to see all that he will accomplish through this fellowship. Congratulations, Dae!

Just released: RFA’s latest newsletter!

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• Funding inadequacies in Pennsylvania
• A new project on teacher effectiveness
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At RFA, we believe research has the power to transform education systems and create a more equitable future for all students. Our latest reports expose school funding inequities, the impact of student mobility on English Learners, and the challenges faced by students experiencing homelessness.

Districts with the biggest funding gaps have TWICE the rate of economically disadvantaged students (70% vs. 34%). The trend holds for other students with high needs, including those experiencing homelessness, in special education, and learning English. www.researchforaction.org/research-res...

𝐑𝐅𝐀 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐜𝐨-𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭. This is an opportunity to contribute your expertise, shape research that directly impacts your work, and advance equitable education practices

#ATTN - Black teachers play a critical role in shaping equitable and inclusive educational systems, and their participation in participatory action research (PAR) projects is vital for advancing a just education system.

Our new 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑰𝒏𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒕𝒚 report by @davidlapp.bsky.social outlines how we can turn this vision into reality by:1️⃣ Eliminating funding gaps2️⃣ Increasing investment in underserved districts3️⃣ Committing to equity in education

We offered a paid research internship for seven Black high school students who designed a youth participatory action research project exploring their Black peers’ experiences with their teachers and interest in becoming one. Here is some of what they said.

#youthvoiceweek

Are you a strategic financial leader with a passion for driving impact through education? We’re looking for a Senior Director of Finance to join our dynamic team!

🗓️ Inquire Within www.researchforaction.org/careers/

Exciting news! Our team is presenting at #AEFP2025!

Don't miss our team discussing the role of faculty mindset in student outcomes in the wake of reforms to #DevEd. Join us there on March 13th.

📅 Check it out here: buff.ly/iYTJ2zZ

Black teachers in our new limited series podcast view their work as a continuation of the legacy left by trailblazers like Dubois and Bethune - a fight for liberation and justice. Learn more about the series here. buff.ly/VAYcxRD

Join the National League of Cities for an insightful webinar on expanding access to high-quality afterschool and summer programs in your city!

Our own Dr. Tracey Hartmann from Research for Action will present alongside experts Wendy McClanahan and Raegena Lawrence.

On 2/10 at 6 PM, we’re hosting Black at the Whiteboard, a virtual listening party focused on amplifying Black voices in education. This event will launch our new limited-series podcast and feature discussions that highlight the experiences of Black educators, addressing both challenges & successes.

Leana Cabral, PhD!!! 🎉 The team at RFA is so incredibly proud of you for defending your dissertation! Time to celebrate all that hard work paying off.

Please join us in congratulating our senior researcher on this milestone. www.researchforaction.org/about-rfa/me...

Is Act 158 delivering on its promise? Join RFA at a webinar tomorrow with Philly Schools' Office of Research and Evaluation. Dr. @alynturner.bsky.social will offer a deep dive into Philadelphia's first year under this landmark Pennsylvania law.

Sign up here. philasd-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...