Yonkers Public Schools worked with the Bank Street Education Center to increase the number of Black and Latinx students receiving supportive, growth-oriented feedback about their learning in math. Emphasizing the interconnectedness of positive learning experiences, this case study shows their success and what they did.

The University of Chicago Network for College Success (NCS) worked with Chicago Public Schools to implement Elevate and support teachers in reflecting on student feedback and developing school policies that center student voice. This case study details strategies NCS implemented to ensure student success and on-time graduation, including:

Over 5 Elevate cycles, teachers at West Buffalo Charter School partnered with their students and each other to make schoolwide improvements in multiple learning conditions. This case study reveals the steps taken and key insights from the process.

Teachers can accelerate learning by creating motivating classroom conditions. Highlighting the Elevate framework, this research brief focuses on quantifying the relationship between math achievement and the Elevate learning conditions, as well as variability in conditions over time. Key highlights include:

Elevate is a free tool that helps teachers work together to improve their students’ classroom experiences. The linked page lists free resources for leading Elevate communities of practice—everything from building will with teachers to community of practice meeting protocols.