INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION
ABOUT THE RENNIE CENTER:
The Rennie Center for Education Research & Policy is an independent, non-partisan organization committed to the development of effective education policy through examination of evidence, thoughtful discourse and informed action. Our mission is to develop a public agenda that promotes significant improvement of public education in Massachusetts. The Center is committed to a set of strategies that involve collaborating with diverse organizations in the education reform field to pursue the following activities:
• Independent Research: The Rennie Center produces independent research to promote public discourse on educational improvement and to inform policy discussions of key decision makers and opinion leaders. Our research reports and policy briefs are broadly disseminated to policy stakeholders in the public, private, nonprofit, and media sectors.
• Civic Engagement: The Rennie Center is committed to engaging diverse perspectives and voices in a constructive policy discussion. By convening conferences, forums, meetings, policy briefings, panel discussions, town meetings and other events, we promote constructive dialogue on school improvement and student achievement.
• Shaping an Effective Public Agenda: The Rennie Center is dedicated to enriching the policy conversation with research and evidence from our fieldwork with district leaders. We frequently interact with the media, contributing editorial pieces and providing information for journalists.
• Constructive Activism: The Rennie Center is proactive in identifying timely opportunities for change in which it can lead policy discussion and development process to a new level. Activity in this domain includes convening working groups and drafting policy proposals to meet major educational challenges.
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INTERN RESPONSIBILITIES & OPPORTUNITIES:
The Rennie Center is looking for an intern to support the Center’s research team in the preparation of a report on promising instructional practices. Main tasks include: listening to digital recordings of interviews conducted with elementary, middle and high school teachers; reviewing material collected as part of site visits (i.e. assignments, student work, scoring rubrics); preparing written summaries of particular instructional strategies; and preparing written case studies. The intern will play a key role in preparing a written report of the study findings and will be cited as a contributor in the publication. As needed, the intern will attend and provide administrative support for Rennie Center events and initiatives. This internship is unpaid.
INTERN QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to write clearly and concisely
Proactive, positive attitude
Ability to work independently
Strong qualitative research skills
K-12 teaching experience preferred
TIME COMMITMENT: Minimum of 10 hours per week during the fall of 2010.
TO APPLY
Please send the following materials to Dr. Lisa Famularo, Research Director:
Resume;
Recent writing samples (sole authorship preferred);
Cover letter that describes the fit between your experience and the project described above. (Please consult our web site at www.renniecenter.org).
