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The Evolution of the Urban Assembly School Support Model

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Title: The Evolution of the Urban Assembly School Support Model
Language: English
Authors: Cassie Wuest, Emma Alterman, Rebecca Unterman, William Corrin, Bryce Marshall, MDRC
Source: MDRC. 2023.
Availability: MDRC. 16 East 34th Street 19th Floor, New York, NY 10016-4326. Tel: 212-532-3200; Fax: 212-684-0832; e-mail: publications@mdrc.org; Web site: http://www.mdrc.org
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 7
Publication Date: 2023
Sponsoring Agency: Institute of Education Sciences (ED)
Contract Number: R305A210292
Document Type: Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education
Descriptors: Public Schools, Urban Schools, Equal Education, School Support, Partnerships in Education, Organizational Change, Small Schools, Secondary Schools, School Administration, Urban Programs
Geographic Terms: New York (New York)
Abstract: Despite modest increases in high school graduation rates for all students, disparities still exist for some groups, such as students of color and students from low-income families who face systemic challenges in accessing high-quality public schools. Third-party "school support" organizations like the Urban Assembly have long focused on addressing this inequity. The Urban Assembly (UA) has been working with New York City schools since 1997. Currently, UA provides their schools with professional development to school-based staff using two formats--professional learning communities (PLCs) and coaching--focused on five main program areas: academics, leadership, social-emotional learning, postsecondary readiness, and alumni success. In addition, UA supports general school functioning in various ways, such as acting as a liaison to the New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) and providing hiring and staffing support. Currently, MDRC is conducting a study of the Urban Assembly to understand its model and its impact on student outcomes. This article is an initial discussion of UA's evolution which can be instructive for other organizations working to support schools to adapt in ever-changing contexts.
Abstractor: ERIC
IES Funded: Yes
Entry Date: 2024
Accession Number: ED645890
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Despite modest increases in high school graduation rates for all students, disparities still exist for some groups, such as students of color and students from low-income families who face systemic challenges in accessing high-quality public schools. Third-party "school support" organizations like the Urban Assembly have long focused on addressing this inequity. The Urban Assembly (UA) has been working with New York City schools since 1997. Currently, UA provides their schools with professional development to school-based staff using two formats--professional learning communities (PLCs) and coaching--focused on five main program areas: academics, leadership, social-emotional learning, postsecondary readiness, and alumni success. In addition, UA supports general school functioning in various ways, such as acting as a liaison to the New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) and providing hiring and staffing support. Currently, MDRC is conducting a study of the Urban Assembly to understand its model and its impact on student outcomes. This article is an initial discussion of UA's evolution which can be instructive for other organizations working to support schools to adapt in ever-changing contexts.