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Laurenzano, MLA, Jennifer R. Morrison, PhD, Steven M. Ross, PhD  \nMay 2025  \nEvaluation of Simplify Writing in St. John Nepomucene School: A Case Study  \nMary J. Laurenzano, MLA, Jennifer R. Morrison, PhD, Steven M. Ross, PhD  \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: Laurenzano, M. J. , Morrison, J. R. , Ross, S.  \nM. ,(2025) . Evaluation of Simplify Writing in St. John Nepomucene School: A Case Study. 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, recording, 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 Simplify Writing ........................................................................... 3  \nOverview of the Evaluation.............................................................................. 3  \nMETHOD ................................................................................................................... 4  \nResearch Design .............................................................................................. 4  \nParticipants ....................................................................................................... 4  \nMeasures ........................................................................................................... 4  \nProcedure.......................................................................................................... 5  \nRESULTS .................................................................................................................. 6  \nProgram Launch and Implementation ............................................................ 6  \nPerceptions of Program Impact .................................................................... 10  \nDISCUSSION........................................................................................................... 13  \nAPPENDIX A: SIMPLIFY WRITING TEACHER FOCUS GROUP .......................... 15  \nAPPENDIX B: SIMPLIFY WRITING PRINCIPAL INTERVIEW............................... 17  \nAPPENDIX C: SIMPLIFY WRITING STUDENT FOCUS GROUP .......................... 19  \nAPPENDIX D: CLASSROOM OBSERVATION PROTOCOL ................................. 20  \nEXECUTIVE SUMMARY  \nIn this case study evaluation, CRRE examined the implementation of the Simplify Writing program in a small, religious-based Midwestern school. Primary focuses were impacts on writing performance and stakeholders’ (administrators’, teachers’, and students’) perceptions of their experiences with the program.  \n• The present study employed a qualitative case study approach to examine the implementation and impact of Simplify Writing, as well as perceptions of stakeholders.  \n• The study was situated within St. John Nepomucene School, a small Catholic school in Little Chute, Wisconsin. The school is part of the regional archdiocese and serves approximately 250 students in Grades K-8.  \n• Simplify Writing prescribes 30-45 minutes of program use during ELA or independent lesson time, for a minimum of once per day or as much as three or more days per week.  \n• Data sources included i","cbCairetEFHlqzWh","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairetEFHlqzWh","pdf",459113,22,"English","# Executive Summary\n# Introduction\n## Overview of Simplify Writing\n## Overview of the Evaluation\n# Method\n## Research Design\n## Participants\n## Measures\n## Procedure\n# Results\n## Program Launch and Implementation\n## Perceptions of Program Impact\n# Discussion\n# Appendix A: Simplify Writing Teacher Focus Group\n# Appendix B: Simplify Writing Principal Interview\n# Appendix C: Simplify Writing Student Focus Group\n# Appendix D: Classroom Observation Protocol","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of this case study evaluation?\",\"answer\":\"It evaluates implementation of the Simplify Writing program and its impacts on writing performance, alongside administrators’, teachers’, and students’ perceptions of their experiences.\"},{\"question\":\"What research approach and data sources were used?\",\"answer\":\"The study uses a qualitative case study design and draws on interviews, focus groups, and classroom observations.\"},{\"question\":\"How was Simplify Writing implemented in the school?\",\"answer\":\"Teachers implemented the program for the prescribed 30–45 minutes per lesson, typically three or more days per week, following the program’s recommended usage structure.\"}]","Evaluation of Simplify Writing in St. John Nepomucene School - A Case Study | PDF",1792046027,55]