Transforming an Urban School System

The RAND Corporation independent report, "Transforming an Urban School System," finds that both New Haven Promise and School Change reforms are making progress towards their goals and a college-going culture is being cultivated in New Haven public schools.

The RAND Corporation independent report, Transforming an Urban School System finds that both New Haven Promise and School Change reforms are making progress towards their goals. Funded by The Peter & Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation, the study's early indicators show declining dropout rates, rising attendance rates, improving school climate, and that a strong college-going culture is being cultivated. At the same time, more work is needed to better prepare students for college-level work. For an executive summary, click here.