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Building Smart Education Systems
Our vision is the transformation of traditional school systems into “smart education systems” that develop and integrate high-quality learning opportunities in all areas of students’ lives – at school, at home, and in the community.
We conduct research, work with partners to build capacity in school districts and communities, and share our work through print and Web publications.

FEATURED PUBLICATIONS
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Going to Scale with Smart Systems
Voices in Urban
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Lessons from four cities shed light on what it would take to align a district and outside partners in a citywide system that provides sustainable, high-quality education at scale.


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Leading Indicator Spotlight Series
A series of research briefs that highlight three of the most useful and accessible leading indicators; early reading proficiency, algebra enrollment and achievement, and the use of college and pre-college admission test scores for high school placement.

WHAT WE DO
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District and Systems Change
Our work with school districts and their partners to help them build the capacity to become “smart education systems.”

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Community Organizing and Engagement
Our work with parent and community groups to help them build the capacity to participate effectively in improving their local schools.

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Research and Policy
Our research into topics that develop and promote the concept of smart education systems and that support school district and community reform efforts.

FEATURED WORK
BTO Tools
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The College Pathways Tool Series
Rubrics, surveys, and focus group protocols that help high schools examine how well they are preparing students for graduation and college.

NEW AT AISR
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Annenberg Institute receives $3M grant
A grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has been awarded to help school districts keep more students on track for high school graduation and college/career readiness.

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AISR opens search for two new research positions
Senior Research Associate and Research Associate postions are now posted.
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