Advocacy for Urban Education: Four Exemplary Action Research Projects Supported by A University Partnership

• In Event: Advocacy for Urban Education: Four Exemplary Action Research Projects Supported by a University Partnership

Abstract

The proposed Best Practice Forum will present an effectiveness collaborative action research (CAR) initiative to advocate for urban students and their success in education and learning. This session will feature four exemplary teacher-driven action research projects highlighting a partnership between urban public school districts and an urban university. Facilitated by university faculty, this CAR effort engaged practitioners in the development and implementation of action research projects focused on improving their own practices and student learning. Launched in 2013, ninety-five action research projects have been completed. In this forum, we will introduce this model, feature four action research projects, and engage the audience by discussing implications and the significance of using teacher-driven collaborative action research as a meaningful and effective model to advocate for student success.

Authors

• Grace Huang, Cleveland State University

• Diane Corrigan, Cleveland State University

• Deliana Soto, Campus International High School

• John Dutton, Campus International High School

• Jason Tout, Campus International High School

• Laura Northrop, Cleveland State University

• Naila Paul, The Refugee Response

• Vicki Ritzinger, Cleveland State University

• Emma Vogel, Refugee Response

• Elizabeth Taylor, Ethiopia Reads

• Molly Buckley, Cleveland State University