{"id":6792,"date":"2024-07-16T10:10:21","date_gmt":"2024-07-16T14:10:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/warner\/northeastnoyce\/?page_id=6792"},"modified":"2026-02-06T16:31:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T21:31:51","slug":"research-framework","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/warner\/northeastnoyce\/research-framework\/","title":{"rendered":"Research Framework"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Advancing STEM Education Through Research and Collaboration<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-divider su-divider-style-default\" style=\"margin:10px 0;border-width:5px;border-color:#ffc70a\"><\/div>\n<p><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The\u00a0<strong>Northeast Noyce STEM Education Research Framework<\/strong>\u00a0strengthens the STEM education ecosystem across the Northeastern U.S. by connecting research with classroom practice. Aligned with the mission of the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program, this initiative supports the recruitment, preparation, and retention of STEM educators in high-need districts. Grounded in evidence-based strategies, the framework promotes collaborative professional learning networks, culturally responsive teaching, and sustained instructional improvement. Through nine interconnected themes\u2014from teacher leadership to AI in education\u2014it offers actionable insights for transforming STEM teaching and learning in underserved communities.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Advancing STEM Education Through Research and Collaboration The\u00a0Northeast Noyce STEM Education Research Framework\u00a0strengthens the STEM education ecosystem across the Northeastern U.S. by connecting research with classroom practice. Aligned with the&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":26,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_members_access_role":[],"_members_access_error":""},"class_list":["post-6792","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"lead_in":"The Northeast Noyce Professional Learning Network Presents","display_title":"","subtitle":"","call_to_action":"","hero_image_placement":"right_image","hero_media":"images","hero_pattern_option":"","hero_video":"","hero_image_landing":19222,"hero_image_landing_two":"","hero_image_landing_three":"","content_modules":[{"acf_fc_layout":"interstitial","anchor_id":"","classes":"","layout":"layout_stacked","lead-in":"","title":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Feedback Survey<\/h2>","content":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The Northeast Noyce Professional Learning Network developed the <a href=\"#proposed-framework\">Northeast Noyce STEM Education Framework<\/a> through the input of the STEM education community. This survey seeks feedback about the Framework from STEM educators based on how it aligns with research, teaching, and learning priorities, particularly in high-needs school contexts. All responses will be de-identified and reported in aggregate.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">If you have any questions or would like to receive updates about the research framework, please feel free to contact us at <a href=\"mailto:NortheastNoyce@warner.rochester.edu\">NortheastNoyce@warner.rochester.edu<\/a>. We also encourage you to share the survey link with colleagues who may be interested.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">We greatly appreciate your participation and ask that you complete the survey by <strong>February 16, 2026.<\/strong><\/p>","call_to_action":{"title":"Take the Survey","url":"https:\/\/universityrochester.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_cYjEoeZYy3fLabI?Q_DL=1cdIEnvm2rxcfv1_cYjEoeZYy3fLabI_CGC_narxPYZZ2vun3QO&Q_CHL=email__;!!CGUSO5OYRnA7CQ!fGpIK_4zEQEnJeedbXOXRLNpz0a1GJtGR6mSmImc-i92MeDSrklYnpyUs-HdY3t0dd6t46TTmo91SCFyPQP0Cns8RLCrzMwUyUiJH-O_ixw$","target":"_blank"},"bg_color":"#f4f4f4"},{"acf_fc_layout":"card_grid_new","anchor":"proposed-framework","css_class":"","title":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Proposed Northeast Noyce Framework<\/h2>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>[su_divider top=\"no\" divider_color=\"#ffc70a\" size=\"5\" margin=\"10\"]<\/strong><\/h3>","description":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The Northeast Noyce Framework outlines nine core research themes to bridge the persistent research-to-practice gap in STEM education, particularly in high-needs schools<\/p>","card_grid_cta":{"title":"","url":"#","target":""},"background_color":"#00205b","width":"full-width","cards":[{"acf_fc_layout":"card","card_width":"third","card_overline":"","card_title":"<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\" title=\"Teacher recruitment and retention are foundational, as research indicates that individual characteristics, school conditions, and compensation significantly influence teacher entry and persistence (Guarino et al., 2006). However, See et al. (2020) caution that financial incentives alone have short-lived effects, highlighting the importance of sustained support. Similarly, Howard-Jones et al. 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However, effective implementation demands thorough pedagogical training and alignment at the system level.\">Technology and AI in Education<span style=\"font-size: 0.9em;\"> [icon name=\"info-circle\" prefix=\"fas\"]<\/span><\/h5>","card_text":"","card_image_icon":"icon","card_image":"","card_icon":"{\"family\" : \"classic\", \"style\" : \"solid\", \"id\" : \"microchip-ai\", \"label\" : \"Microchip Ai\", \"unicode\" : \"e1ec\"}","card_icon_color":"#00205b","card_image_size":"","card_image_placement_full":"","card_image_placement":"","card_background_color":"#ffffff","card_hover_color":"#f4f4f4","card_link":{"title":"","url":"#technology-and-ai-education","target":""},"card_hover_arrow":"arrow"},{"acf_fc_layout":"card","card_width":"third","card_overline":"","card_title":"<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\" title=\"Curriculum and instructional strategies should reflect research-based principles and respond to students' diverse experiences. 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Based on their extensive review, Darling-Hammond et al. (2017) identified seven features of effective professional development: content focus, active learning, collaboration, modeling effective practices, expert coaching, feedback and reflection, and sustained duration. 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York-Barr and Duke (2004) highlight teacher leaders' roles in mentoring, coaching, facilitating professional communities, and fostering innovation and equity. 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Grima-Farrell (2018) underscores that sustained partnerships, founded on trust and shared responsibilities, substantially benefit student engagement and instructional innovation.\">Community Partnerships<span style=\"font-size: 0.9em;\"> [icon name=\"info-circle\" prefix=\"fas\"]<\/span><\/h5>","card_text":"","card_image_icon":"icon","card_image":"","card_icon":"{\"family\" : \"classic\", \"style\" : \"solid\", \"id\" : \"handshake-angle\", \"label\" : \"Handshake Angle\", \"unicode\" : \"f4c4\"}","card_icon_color":"#00205b","card_image_size":"","card_image_placement_full":"","card_image_placement":"","card_background_color":"#ffffff","card_hover_color":"#f4f4f4","card_link":{"title":"","url":"#community-partnerships","target":""},"card_hover_arrow":"arrow"},{"acf_fc_layout":"card","card_width":"third","card_overline":"","card_title":"<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\" title=\"Early career teacher development remains a critical but vulnerable phase in teachers' careers. 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