Atop the hardships already imposed on them, unaccompanied immigrant youth who settle in the U.S. must navigate the complex immigration and K-12 education systems with little to no support. At the same time, for the schools and districts that serve these students, a lack of federal financial assistance and a reliance on ad hoc local support systems only deepen existing obstacles. In a new post, grantee Sophia Rodriguez shares findings that point to three specific challenges facing educators and district personnel, as well as potential responses.

We are proud to announce four new research grants for studies on reducing inequality. Approved at the Foundation’s October Board meeting, these awards will help build theory and empirical evidence on promising strategies for reducing inequality in the outcomes of young people ages 5-25 in the U.S.

Whether one looks at reporting for maltreatment, time spent in foster care, or rates of foster care placement following a substantiated report of maltreatment, research shows disparities in the experiences of Black and White foster children and youth. New research aims attempts to learn why.

Drawn from interviews with dozens of RPP leaders and a literature review spanning hundreds of recent empirical studies, Research-Practice Partnerships in Education: The State of the Field offers a snapshot of the RPP landscape at a pivotal moment.