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K-12 publication features perspectives from two former U.S. Secretaries of Education, state education and business leaders, President of the College Board, teacher leaders and district superintendents

Malvern, Pa., – June 11, 2019 – The Frontline Research & Learning Institute today released the fifth print issue of The Line, a publication dedicated to encouraging civil discourse among K-12 education leaders by presenting diverse viewpoints on the most pressing issues facing education today. The Line reaffirms its commitment to progressing K-12 education by asking complex questions of publication contributors who include two former secretaries of education, heads of education policy organizations and nonprofits, teacher leaders, superintendents and other advocates. The fifth issue boldly addresses critical issues that have significant consequences for our communities.

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Despite initial concerns about score inflation, data demonstrates downward curve among mean summative scores in the last five years

MALVERN, PA. — June 12, 2019 — — The Frontline Research & Learning Institute today announced the release of Bending Toward Accuracy: How Teacher Evaluations Are Evolving. The research brief shares analysis of a panel study of summative educator evaluation data between 2013 and 2018. The data represents 724 districts of varying sizes across 30 states and locales in the U.S. and suggests that educator evaluations are becoming a more accurate reflection of performance over time.

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Malvern, Pa., – June 4, 2019 – The Frontline Research & Learning Institute, a division of Frontline Education committed to empowering K-12 leaders with the tools and resources to support and advance the educational community, today announced the recipients of its annual Learning Forward Academy scholarships for the class of 2021. Learning Forward Academy is a professional learning experience for K-12 leaders that immerses participants in inquiry- and problem-based learning.

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SXSWEdu Team Brings Dinner and Discussion Focused on Equity Gaps in the Future of Work to its 9th Annual Conference

AUSTIN, TX — March 6, 2019 — The Frontline Research & Learning Institute today announced that it will co-host its Civil Discourse Dinner series at SXSWEdu with Whiteboard Advisors and the SXSW team. The invitation-only event will take place in Austin, Texas at Max's Wine Dive on Wednesday, March 6th, 2019.

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According to survey of district leaders in 47 states, “cultural fit” is rarely defined, but ranks high among teacher hiring criteria

MALVERN, PA. — December 4, 2018 — The Frontline Research & Learning Institute today released Repairing the Leak: How “Cultural Fit” Rusts the Teacher Pipeline, which examines district leaders’ perceptions about the size and quality of the educator pipeline, and strategies that districts are using to recruit and hire teachers. The analysis, which is rooted in a survey of 594 human resources personnel across 47 states, suggests that hiring managers often prioritize “cultural fit” for teachers, without using clear definitions or rubrics, a process that may contribute to hiring bias and the perceived shortage of qualified educators.

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Report Enables Districts to Gauge Their Talent Management Strategies Against National Averages and Organizations of Like Size and Geography

Malvern, Pa. – October 3, 2018 – The Frontline Research & Learning Institute today released the 2017-2018 National Absence & Hiring Trends report that reveals important insights about the state of K-12 employee absences, substitute management and hiring over the last three years.

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Malvern, Pa. – August 14, 2018 – The Frontline Research & Learning Institute today released a new white paper that articulates how data can help develop smarter, more insightful approaches to managing school district talent. Once considered an administrative function, human capital management is a strategic imperative for K-12 leaders.

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Class of 2020 Scholarship Recipients Prepare for Two and a Half Year Professional Growth Journey

MALVERN, PENNSYLVANIA — July 24, 2018– The Frontline Research & Learning Institute, a division of Frontline Education, today announced that the three recipients of Frontline’s annual Learning Forward Academy scholarship will begin a two and a half year intensive professional learning program this week. The scholarships, $6,000 per participant, cover the total cost of the academy, travel expenses and a full day of onsite support from a Learning Forward executive.

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Award-Winning Team Also Named Finalist in Four Categories

MALVERN, PENNSYLVANIA – July 24, 2018 – Frontline Education, an integrated insights partner to the education community, has won the Content Marketing Awards’ 2018 Best New Print Publication for Design in recognition of The Line, a bi-annual publication for K-12 education leaders. The publication, dedicated to civil discourse on the most pressing issues facing the education community, was also named as a finalist in the Best New Print Publication for Editorial. This year 1,100 entries were judged in search of the “best of the best” in content marketing excellence.

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The Center for Research & Reform in Education Finds Frontline Data to be Representative of National Population for Student Characteristics

MALVERN, PENNSYLVANIA – June 26, 2018 – The Center for Research & Reform in Education (CRRE) at Johns Hopkins University has completed an analysis of the Frontline data set and determined that it is representative of the K-12 national population. As the most comprehensive and expansive K-12 data set in the country, Frontline offers unparalleled insights for the education community. With a primary focus on K-12 research, CRRE works as a third-party organization to support and corroborate the research, data and reports of the Frontline Institute.

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John Deasy Hands Off Editorial Leadership to Hanna Skandera

MALVERN, PENNSYLVANIA – June 12, 2018 – The Frontline Research & Learning Institute today announced former New Mexico Secretary of Education, Hanna Skandera, has been named editor-in-chief of The Line, a publication dedicated to encouraging civil discourse among K-12 education leaders. Skandera will take the reins from The Line’s co-founder and first editor-in-chief, John Deasy, who has resigned to lead the Stockton Unified School District in Stockton, California.

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Second Report in Frontline Research & Learning Institute series indicates educators believe policy and resources are major sources of misclassification which can have life-long consequences for special education students

MALVERN, PENNSYLVANIA – April 25, 2018 – The Frontline Research & Learning Institute today released the third print and online issue of The Line, a publication dedicated to encouraging civil discourse among K-12 education leaders. The “Liberty” edition explores the tensions between personal freedom and those of the collective as they play out in our nation’s schools.

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