University of Virginia's research studies are taking place in Fairfax County Public Schools in northern Virginia.
Policy and Practice Study:
Researchers will conduct a descriptive analysis of systems-level policies and practices that support early learning, including interviews, focus groups and document reviews.
Classroom Observation Study:
Researchers will identify malleable factors that are associated with prekindergarten through Grade 3 school readiness and achievement by observing teacher-child interactions, class time and content instruction.
Longitudinal Study:
Researchers will study malleable factors associated with early learning and school achievement by following a group of children longitudinally from pre-K through Grade 3.
