Current Research Projects involving Anoka-Hennepin
(Data Privacy practices are followed to ensure student and staff confidentiality.)

Compensatory Education Pilot Study - Conducted in conjunction with the Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement (CAREI) through the University of Minnesota

The Compensatory Pilot is a state funded study to examine student impact of reallocating Compensatory Education dollars to 2nd and 3rd grade students in three pilot schools in the district.  The study utilized the Balanced Literacy and Mathematics curriculum, employing the Add+Vantage Math Intervention materials and examining coaching support, a team teaching model, scheduling restrictions, and professional development in reading and math instruction and learning.  This pilot study began in 2005-2006 school year. 

Specialization Schools Study - Conducted in conjunction with University of Minnesota

The Curriculum Specialization Project for grades four and five is an instructional delivery model intended to increase student achievement in math, science, reading, and social studies.  Additionally, its purpose is to address teacher workload issues, increase teacher knowledge of core subject areas, and positively impact student learning given the greater subject area capacity of the teachers.  The first year of the project, 2005-2006, included four schools, the second year, 06-07, added four more, and the fourth year, 08-09, is increasing to twelve schools participating.  Additional schools may join this curriculum delivery model in the future.

The Education Benchmarking Consortium Study on Data-Driven Decision Making - Conducted in conjunction with American Productivity and Quality Center (APQC)

The Benchmarking Study focuses on best practices in data-driven decision making, allowing districts to evaluate the effectiveness of their data evaluation processes in comparison to other districts nationwide, while compiling and developing a resource for best practices in the collection, analysis, and utilization of student performance data.

Internal Studies
Intervention Studies - Data collection and evaluation concerning the most effective structure of intervention programs in increasing student achievement.

Research Action Project - Project centering on closing the achievement gap through staff development for educators in math and language arts by bridging theory and concrete classroom practices. 

Individual Projects meeting documented criteria - Some graduate level projects are conducted through an application and acceptance process on a variety of topics aligning with district initiatives and priorities.