Northeast & Islands: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire,
New York, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Vermont, & Virgin Islands
Regional Needs
The Northeast and Islands region is large and diverse in several aspects. The region includes New England and New York-as well as Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. These cultural, linguistic, and economic differences reject any one-size-fits-all approach, thus the Lab will support districts in the region by identifying strategies for:
- Improving the academic performance of subgroups of students, such as special education students, English language learners, and low-income minority students.
- Improving student achievement at middle and high school levels.
- Improving how data and research are used to inform education policy makers, teachers, and parents.
- Increasing student achievement in algebra.
- Improving reading comprehension and writing in grades 6-12.