For nearly 20 years, RFA has studied a wide range of educational reforms in Philadelphia and across the nation.  Our experience with program evaluation and policy research, the combined expertise of our research staff,  our methodological strengths – including qualitative, quantitative and mixed-method studies – and our close attention to the complexities of reform initiatives and their implementation, have resulted in deep knowledge and expertise in critical areas of educational reform.

Although we continue to conduct research on a range of education subjects, RFA has particular expertise in the following areas of inquiry:

Strategies for Improving Schools

• High School Research
• School Choice and Diverse Providers

Out-of-School Programming

Civic Engagement

Building Literacies in and outside of Schools

Community and Youth Organizing

Teacher Quality, Effectiveness, and Capacity

College Access and Success

District, State and Federal Policy Research