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PhD, Alberg, M., PhD, Krajewski, J.M., MPW, MPP  \nJuly 2025  \nEvaluation of Peer Power Initiative in Memphis Charter Schools  \nSusan Copeland, EdD Steven Ross, PhD Marty Alberg, PhD  \nJennifer Krajewski, MPW, MPP  \nCenter for Research and Reform in Education The Johns Hopkins University School of Education 2800 N. Charles St  \nBaltimore, MD 21218  \n[https://education.jhu.edu/crre](https://education.jhu.edu/crre)  \nPreferred citation: Copeland, S. L. , EdD, Ross, S. M. , PhD, Alberg, M. , PhD, Krajewski, J. M. , MPW, MPP (2025) . Evaluation of Peer Power Initiative in Memphis Charter Schools. Center for Research and Reform in Education, The Johns Hopkins University.  \nNotice of Trademark: “The Johns Hopkins University” and “JHU” are registered trademarks.  \nCopyright © 2025 Johns Hopkins University. No part of this report may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying,  \nrecording, website display, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the Johns Hopkins University Center for Research and Reform in Education. For permission requests, please contact CRRE.  \nContents  \nEXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................... 2  \nINTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................... 3  \nOverview of Peer Power................................................................................... 3  \nOverview of the Evaluation.............................................................................. 3  \nMETHOD ................................................................................................................... 4  \nResearch Design .............................................................................................. 4  \nParticipants ....................................................................................................... 4  \nMeasures ........................................................................................................... 5  \nProcedure.......................................................................................................... 9  \nRESULTS .................................................................................................................. 9  \nTeacher Perceptions ...................................................................................... 10  \nPeer Power Support ....................................................................................... 16  \nProgram Director Support ............................................................................. 21  \nSuccess Coach Impact on Students............................................................. 23  \nDISCUSSION........................................................................................................... 26  \nTeacher Experiences and Perceptions of Impacts...................................... 26  \nConclusion ...................................................................................................... 29  \nAPPENDIX A: Teacher Questionnaire .................................................................. 31  \nEfficacy Research for Peer Power........................................................................ 31  \nAPPENDIX B: Success Coach Observation Measure ......................................... 33  \nAPPENDIX C: Success Coach Focus Group Guide ............................................ 35  \nAPPENDIX D: Program Director Interview Guide................................................ 36  \nJohns Hopkins University ..................................................................................... 36  \nAPPENDIX E: Student Focus Group Guide ......................................................... 37  \nAPPENDIX F: TEACHER QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES .............","cbCaisnSJgLqXTIk","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaisnSJgLqXTIk","pdf",625996,42,"English","# Executive Summary\n# Introduction\n## Overview of Peer Power\n## Overview of the Evaluation\n# Method\n## Research Design\n## Participants\n## Measures\n## Procedure\n# Results\n## Teacher Perceptions\n## Peer Power Support\n## Program Director Support\n## Success Coach Impact on Students\n# Discussion\n## Teacher Experiences and Perceptions of Impacts\n## Conclusion\n# Appendix A: Teacher Questionnaire\n# Appendix B: Success Coach Observation Measure\n# Appendix C: Success Coach Focus Group Guide\n# Appendix D: Program Director Interview Guide\n# Appendix E: Student Focus Group Guide\n# Appendix F: Teacher Questionnaire Responses","[{\"question\":\"What evidence sources were used to evaluate Peer Power in the six Memphis charter schools?\",\"answer\":\"The evaluation used a teacher survey, 35 staffed classroom observations by 54 Success Coaches, interviews with four Program Directors, and focus groups with 26 Success Coaches and 45 students.\"},{\"question\":\"How did teachers describe Peer Power’s effects on students?\",\"answer\":\"Teachers reported positive effects on student engagement and motivation, noting improvements in academic skills as well as greater confidence in learning and interest in attending school.\"},{\"question\":\"What role did Program Directors play in the program’s implementation and quality?\",\"answer\":\"Across data sources, Program Directors were identified as main drivers of the program through communicating, scheduling, monitoring, and quality control of activities.\"}]","Evaluation of Peer Power Initiative in Memphis Charter Schools | PDF",1792046041,106]