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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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Collective Practice, Quality Teaching
Voices in Urban
Education
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To maintain teaching quality in hard-to-staff schools, education leaders need to view teaching not just as an individual act, but as a collective activity within and beyond school walls.


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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 Director Receives NGA Award
AISR’s executive director, Warren Simmons, is one of seven individuals who received an award from the National Governors Association for “significant contributions to their states and the nation.”
NGA press release

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