Center for Educational Policy Analysis
Director: William A. Firestone
The Center for Educational Policy Analysis examines how state and
federal policies affect educational processes and outcomes. Research
focuses on policy formation, implementation, and effects. Recent work
has examined the consequences of school finance reform, state testing
policies, and charter schools. In addition to producing research books
and articles, the center advises state and federal policy makers,
school administrators, and the public.
National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy at Rutgers
Director: Hal Beder
http://ncsall-ru.gse.rutgers.edu
The National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy at
Rutgers (NCSALL-RU) is a member of the federally funded National Center
for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy research consortium. Its
major project is the National Labsite for Adult Literacy Education, a
partnership between NCSALL-RU and the New Brunswick Public Schools
Adult Learning Center. Research focuses on adult literacy, specifically
learners' engagement in instruction, individualized instruction,
literacy acquisition outside of class, professional development, and
the factors that affect learner outcomes. For more information, contact
Hal Beder, Graduate School of Education, 10 Seminary Place, New
Brunswick, NJ 08901-1183 (732/932-7496, ext. 8213;
hbeder@rci.rutgers.edu).
National Institute for Early Education Research
Director: W. Steven Barnett
http://nieer.org
The National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) is
dedicated to improving early childhood education and care for all
children through research. The institute counts many distinguished GSE
faculty members as participants. NIEER offers independent
research-based analysis and technical assistance informed by an
understanding of the issues and options faced by policy makers. NIEER
conducts interdisciplinary studies of early education policies and
programs with respect to access, quality, and resources. Advancing
understanding of the economics of early childhood education and care is
a particular focus of the institute. For additional information,
contact Terri Manzo, NIEER, 120 Albany Street, Suite 500, New
Brunswick, NJ 08901 (email: tmanzo@nieer.org).
New Jersey Math-Science Partnership
Principal Investigator: William A. Firestone
http://njmsp.rutgers.edu
The New Jersey Math-Science Partnership (MSP) is helping 12 school
districts increase student achievement. Also in MSP are the Graduate
School of Education and the Center for Mathematics, Science, and
Computer Education at Rutgers University with Kean and Rowan
universities. MSP helps districts plan strategically for improving
their mathematics and science education from prekindergarten through
12th grade. It also offers leadership development and professional
development services. MSP also helps the three universities recruit
minority students and science majors for careers in education and is
strengthening their teacher preparation programs. For more information,
contact William A. Firestone, New Jersey Math-Science Partnership,
Graduate School of Education, 10 Seminary Place, New Brunswick, NJ
08901-1183 (732/932-7496, ext. 8231; wilfires@rci.rutgers.edu).
