Research

Self-efficacy is the belief that a person can do what it takes to reach their goals. The research team works with local school districts to collect data on the career self-efficacy of 6th, 7th, and 8th graders.

Virginia passed a law to start collecting information on sheriff-executed writs of eviction. How does this data inform our understanding of eviction?

Examine gaps in pass rates for Reading and Math SOL tests for VA school divisions.

This toolkit is designed to provide a range of resources and strategies that will enhance engagement skills and help achieve community-focused goals.

Improving educational outcomes for all Virginians will bolster our commonwealth’s economy and create competitive workers for the future, and middle and high school course taking decisions are an essential crossroads where many students can set themselves up for future success.

This report aims to clarify current knowledge, as well as knowledge gaps, to support community solutions.

This study explores language ideologies within a multilingual tutoring program. We analyze the perspectives of multilingual university-students (n = 49) who were trained as tutors and paired with high school-aged multilingual learners.

Exploring the impact of rising temperatures and tree canopy on Charlottesville neighborhoods.

Trend data for a selection of measures on the well-being of children and families in the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County.

Trend data for a selection of measures on the well-being of children and families in the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County.