Best Practice Tools
In order to strategically and methodically evaluate each of The Broad Prize finalist districts, The Broad Foundation has developed The Broad Prize Framework for School District Excellence.
Based on research of best educational practices, the framework consists of a set of standards used to assess critical aspects of a district. Accordingly, the framework is organized into three categories of performance: Teaching and Learning; District Leadership; and Operations and Support Systems. Within each of the three performance categories, there is a series of "indicators" that signal whether research-based effective practices are in play.
The best practices of the 2007 and 2008 Broad Prize finalist districts are organized using this framework and are available for review via the links below.
Check back later for the best practices of 2009 and 2010 Broad Prize finalist districts.
Search by Domain:
To search best practice tools using the categories of The Broad Prize Framework for School District Excellence, click on any category or indicator in the graphic below. The link will not only provide you with the actual tool used by the district but also to a discussion of the tool and its practical use.
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Search by District:
To search best practices by district, select a district from the list below.
> Aldine Independent School District, Texas
> Bridgeport Public Schools, Conn.
> Broward County Public Schools, Fla.
> Brownsville Independent School District, Texas
> Long Beach Unified School District, Calif.
> Miami-Dade County Public Schools
> New York City Department of Education
> Northside Independent School District, Texas
> Learn more about The Broad Prize Framework for School District Excellence. (PDF)