Research library
The Urban Education Research Library
A growing, searchable collection of research on urban education — trauma-informed practice, restorative approaches, teacher preparation, equity, and more. Start with the field's landmark studies; CURE's own briefs are on the way.
Social-Emotional LearningExternal resource
Effective Social and Emotional Learning Programs: Preschool and Elementary School Edition (CASEL Guide 2013)
Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) · 2013
CASEL's guide to well-designed, evidence-based SEL programs for preschool and elementary settings, with standards for program adoption.
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Teacher PreparationExternal resource
To Reach the Students, Teach the Teachers
University of British Columbia · prepared for CASEL · 2017
A national scan of teacher preparation and social & emotional learning — how teacher education programs across the country address SEL.
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Equity & PolicyExternal resource
Teaching Inequality: How Poor and Minority Students Are Shortchanged on Teacher Quality
The Education Trust · 2006
Evidence on how differences in teacher quality affect student achievement, especially for low-income students and students of color — and strategies to address it.
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Restorative PracticesExternal resource
Can Restorative Practices Improve School Climate and Curb Suspensions?
RAND Corporation · 2018
Evaluation of restorative practices in Pittsburgh Public Schools — effects on school climate, suspension rates, and discipline disparities.
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Restorative PracticesExternal resource
From Retributive to Restorative: An Alternative Approach to Justice
Annenberg Institute for School Reform, Brown University · 2023
Study of Chicago Public Schools' adoption of restorative practices: suspensions, school climate, and arrest outcomes.
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Equity & PolicyExternal resource
California's English Learners and Their Long-Term Learning Outcomes
Learning Policy Institute · 2024
Research on long-term learning outcomes for English learners in California and the barriers to reclassification.
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Social-Emotional LearningComing soon
F.A.C.E.S Research Brief
CURE
Dr. Guyton's framework on adverse childhood experiences — full research brief in development.
In development
Culturally Responsive TeachingComing soon
CURE Field Notes
CURE
Practitioner research and field notes from CURE's work with schools and districts — forthcoming.
In development
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External resources are curated starting points from leading research organizations. CURE does not claim authorship of external works — always verify findings against the original publication. CURE's own research briefs are developed collaboratively with Dr. Guyton and will appear here as they are released.