The mission of the RIISA is to integrate, coordinate as well as generate the means by which Rutgers University, PK-12 districts, corporate and community partners will work collaboratively to produce, as well as perpetuate, continuous improvement in the achievement of all students.
Four components of the Institute for Improving Student Achievement include:
1. Leadership
Developing, expanding, and modeling leadership to build capacity among all members of the school community
2. Assessment and Evaluation
Interpreting, disseminating, and supporting data to improve teaching and learning
3. Content and Teaching Expertise
Developing both the necessary understanding of content and pedagogy for quality teaching and student achievement in language arts literacy, mathematics, and science (special emphasis on middle grades 4-8)
4. High School Reform
Supporting new models of organizing and structuring high schools and schedules that
promote high performance
