An Evaluation of the Philadelphia Urban Systemic Initiative (USI): School District of Philadelphia

Released August 2001

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RFA conducted a five year evaluation of USI. Supported by the National Science Foundation, USI is a systemic change initiative charged by the School District of Philadelphia to reform math, science, and technology instruction that will result in high levels of achievement for all Philadelphia students.

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