Our work with TFA-GCNI resulted in tangible insights into the effectiveness of the programs in driving key outcomes and areas of demonstrated improvement and opportunities for development. Keep reading to discover how we provided third-party evaluation to support continuous program improvement and impact evaluation. Our work with TFA-GCNI resulted in tangible insights into the effectiveness of the programs in driving key outcomes and areas of demonstrated improvement and opportunities for development. Keep reading to discover how we provided third-party evaluation to support continuous program improvement and impact evaluation. WHO THEY ARE: TFA has played an instrumental role in Chicago’s story of progress by finding and supporting diverse and equity-oriented leaders working at all levels of the education system. From the classroom to school leadership to the non-profit and public sector ecosystem that supports students and schools, we know that our network has been a force for change. Today, our network of 3,400 teachers, school leaders, and advocates impact one-third of the population of students in public schools in Chicago. Our corps members and alumni are brave, innovative, equity-minded leaders working alongside students and families to achieve an equitable education [...]

We collaborated with TLA researchers to develop and deliver three measurement instruments. Our focus was to develop measurement instruments that were reliable and action-oriented. Also, we led early validity research with TLA's team to study the structural properties of two of those instruments. Keep reading to discover the solutions we created with The Learning Accelerator's small but capable research team. We collaborated with TLA researchers to develop and deliver three measurement instruments. Our focus was to develop measurement instruments that were reliable and action-oriented. Also, we led early validity research with TLA's team to study the structural properties of two of those instruments. Keep reading to discover the solutions we created with The Learning Accelerator's small but capable research team. WHO THEY ARE: The Learning Accelerator (TLA) is building a world in which each student receives the effective, engaging, and equitable education they need to reach their full and unique potential. TLA is a national nonprofit. Its focus is accelerating individual, organization, and sector learning to transform K-12 education. Now in their 10th year of operation, they’re working alongside educators across the nation. Their primary goal is to advance [...]