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📣 New from the Annenberg EdExchange: Our first-ever Evidence Hub is LIVE—focused on improving middle & high school math pathways. Research syntheses, emerging studies, and data tools all in one place. 🔗 Explore the Evidence Hub now: buff.ly/jRAPEwY

Cohen et al.: A randomized trial found simulated-practice & coaching modules beat reading & reflection, showing practice & feedback—not just learning about teaching— boost preservice teacher skills. 📄buff.ly/kUh9Ati

Four‑day school weeks are gaining traction—but do they deliver on their promises? Hear new findings from @nwea’s Emily Morton & @annenberginst’s @andrewcamp_ on April 22 at 1 PM ET. Register: bit.ly/4rNbwP3

The SustainableED Conference program includes 12 research presentations, 2 keynote conversations, and 3 breakout sessions from experts representing 16 institutions! Only limited spaces remain to register. Register: bit.ly/41D3Bcx More info: bit.ly/4lYQfAG

Providence students experience a slice of college life at Brown's annual College Day. @BrownandProv | @pvdschools | @RIDeptEd brown.edu/news/2026-04-0…

Writing shapes whether students succeed in college, get hired, and can communicate what they know. So why is it so underserved in schools? New brief from #EdResearch4Action breaks down the evidence on effective secondary writing instruction. 📄: buff.ly/G3jWpWe

I'm excited to share our latest EdWorking paper, "The Politics of Administrative Ease: Public Access to Local Special Education Information" (w/ @LindseyKaler and co-authors). edworkingpapers.com/ai26-1447 #SpecialEducation #AdministrativeBurden #EdResearch @AnnenbergInst

What a privilege to be among the amazing artists, scientists, and scholars named as 2026 Guggenheim Fellows. Feeling inspired and extremely grateful for all the wonderful people in my life. #guggfellows2026 gf.org/stories/announ… 1/2

We’re live today with Dr. Claudia Persico to discuss the "invisible" factors affecting student performance: pollution and environmental health. Final call to join the seminar: brown.zoom.us/meeting/regist… @EdSustainable @MatthewAKraft

It’s not just about the environment—it’s about equity. Dr. Claudia Persico joins @EdSustainable to discuss how reducing pollution exposure at the school level can boost student success. 📆 4/15 | 1-1:45 PM EST 🔗buff.ly/qtjf7KU

Fewer than 1 in 3 secondary students write at grade level. Most teachers say they weren't trained to teach it. New from #EdResearch4Action: a research-backed roadmap for what actually works in writing instruction. Read the new brief 🔗 buff.ly/G3jWpWe

⚡A new #EdWorkingPapers Policy & Practice summary of “Dual-Enrollment Dosage Design: Conceptualization and Measurement of Student Profiles and School Structures” by @Matt_Giani, M. Andrews, & R. Agarwal. 📄 edworkingpapers.com/policy-practic… #AnnenbergEdExchange

Headed to @AERA_EdResearch this week? Take a look at the Annenberg faculty, postdocs, and staff who will be presenting. We hope to see you there! #AERA2026

Four‑day school weeks are gaining traction—but do they deliver on their promises? Hear new findings from @NWEA's Emily Morton & @AnnenbergInst's @andrewcamp_ on April 22 at 1 PM ET. Register: bit.ly/4rNbwP3

Today’s @nberpubs homepage highlights new research by @ppmbekeani, John P. Papay, Ann Mantil, and Richard J. Murnane, showing that high school quality has large impacts on college enrollment, graduation rates, and earnings at age 30. Read the paper: ⬇️

🚌 Did you know school bus pollution can directly impact test scores? Join @EdSustainable as Dr. Claudia Persico surveys the causal evidence on how environmental toxins—from highways to TRI sites—shape student achievement & health. 4/15 | 1-1:45 PM ET 🔗buff.ly/qtjf7KU

⚡New from the #AnnenbergEdExchange: Summary of “Cheapskin Effects? The Heterogeneous Value of Industry-Recognized Certificates Earned by High School Students” by Tasneem Sultana, M. Andrews, & @Matt_Giani 📄edworkingpapers.com/policy-practic…

📢 #EdWorkingPapers: Can a simple notification nudge students into advanced coursework? 🔍 Austin et al. find no effects in Grade 10 but large increases in Grade 11 course planning (+22–24 pp for any advanced course). 📄edworkingpapers.com/ai26-1427

As holidays, closures, & snow days pile up, students lose consistency, something research by Annenberg affiliate @MatthewAKraft shows really matters. Read the article: nymag.com/intelligencer/…

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What actually sets students up for long-term success? Research highlighted by The Harvard Gazette shows the power of 10th-grade gains + college plans, with insights from Annenberg affiliate Preeya Mbekeani. buff.ly/qwY4rjY