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.

8 resources · curated for practitioners

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

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.