A Landmark Research Partnership
Through collaborative efforts with the National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing (CRESST) at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Education and Information Studies (SEIS), as well as the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports (MoESCS), Teach For Armenia has undertaken a comprehensive study to assess the efficacy of its signature Teacher Leadership Program.
The study aims to answer a central research question: What impact does Teach For Armenia's approach to teaching have on student leadership, the school, and the community at large?
78
Schools Studied
Total number of schools participating in the research across Armenia
18
Months of Research
Duration of the comprehensive study spanning multiple data collection phases
39+39
Control vs. Intervention
Equal groups carefully selected in partnership with MoESCS for rigorous comparison
“What impact does Teach For Armenia's approach to teaching have on student leadership, the school, and the community at large?
CRESST-UCLA Research TeamCentral Research Question
Three Areas of Investigation
Student Outcomes
Teaching Practices & Engagement
Change-Based Learning & Student Leadership
Research Phases
- Study Design & School Selection78 schools identified across Armenia. 39 intervention schools paired with 39 carefully selected control schools in partnership with MoESCS to ensure rigorous comparative analysis.
- Baseline Data CollectionDuring October 2023, a team of trained data collectors gathered baseline data from both control and intervention groups. With guidance from CRESST, local collectors ensured precision and accuracy throughout the process.
- Data Analysis by CRESSTCollected data was transferred to CRESST at UCLA for comprehensive analysis, establishing the foundation for measuring Teach For Armenia's added value as a program.
- Second Round: Interviews & Final ComparisonThe next major milestone includes a second round of data collection at control and intervention schools, featuring extensive stakeholder interviews to provide qualitative data on Teach For Armenia's community impact. Culminating results will compare progress across both groups over the full school year.
Generous Support
Heartfelt appreciation is extended to Dr. Eric Esrailian and UCLA's School of Education and Information Studies (SEIS) for their generous financial backing of this pivotal study. Their invaluable contribution enables CRESST and Teach For Armenia to catalyze meaningful change in the realm of education, fostering transformative prospects for students and educators not only within Armenia but also reaching beyond its borders.
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