Education resources from the RAND Corporation
Congressional newsletter
June 2022
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A new RAND survey finds that U.S. teachers and principals are experiencing frequent job-related stress at a rate about twice that of the general population of working adults. Hispanic/Latinx teachers, mid-career teachers, and female teachers and principals reported especially poor well-being. The survey found that teachers and principals of color reported sources of job-related stress that were similar to those of white teachers and principals, but were more likely to experience racial discrimination at school.
Poor well-being and adverse working conditions were associated with teachers’ and principals’ intentions to leave their jobs, while supportive school environments were linked to better well-being and a decreased likelihood of intentions to leave. Researchers note that addressing the working conditions linked to poor well-being could improve educator retention.
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More than half of Americans have not, and likely will not, receive four-year degrees, and in 2021, college enrollment actually declined. A recent RAND commentary considers the benefits of alternative paths to the middle class, such as “stackable” programs and shorter-term nondegree programs.
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Being a school principal has become much more complex and demanding over the past several decades. Many university-based principal preparation programs—which develop the majority of school principals—have struggled with how to make the fundamental changes needed to prepare principals for today’s schools. Findings from a RAND study of The Wallace Foundation’s University Principal Preparation Initiative illustrate that it is feasible for universities—in partnership with high-need districts, state agencies, and with the support of mentor programs that have engaged in successful redesign—to improve principal preparation programs to reflect the best available evidence.
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A growing body of evidence suggests that the use of high-quality instructional materials, accompanied by professional learning supports, can improve student achievement. How can states create the right conditions for school districts to use high-quality instructional materials? A recent RAND report highlights key policy strategies undertaken by a network of states to improve uptake and use of standards-aligned instructional materials.
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