Sebastian Castrechini

Research Associate

Sebastian Castrechini is a mixed-methods researcher whose work focuses on racial/ethnic diversity in educational settings and the connections between organizational structures and youth developmental outcomes. Prior to joining the Gardner Center, Sebastian worked as a public school teacher and administrator and as a researcher in school district and nonprofit organizations.

Education

Northwestern University, PhD (Human Development and Social Policy)

Harvard Graduate School of Education, Ed.M. (Education Policy)

Penn State University, BA (Secondary Education)

Contacts

sebcast@stanford.edu

Publications

Summary: Program Participation and Student Outcomes in Redwood City Community Schools

A key finding from a multi-year study of Redwood City community schools shows better attendance among students who accessed support services and whose families regularly took part in family engagement programs.

Authors: Castrechini, S.

2014

Research Report: Program Participation and Student Outcomes in Redwood City Community Schools

This multi-year study in Redwood City describes program participation across and within the six community schools in the three key strategy areas of family engagement, extended learning, and support — as well as how these affected student outcomes.

Authors: Castrechini, S. , Biag, M.

2014

Summary: Positive Student Outcomes in Community Schools

This report, which focuses on the experience of the Redwood City School District, seeks to inform community school efforts in other parts of the country.

Authors: Castrechini, S. , London, R.

2012

Research Report: Positive Student Outcomes in Community Schools

This report, which focuses on the experience of the Redwood City School District, seeks to inform community school efforts in other parts of the country.

Authors: Castrechini, S. , London, R.

2012

Research Report: Student Outcomes in Redwood City Community Schools (2009–10)

The Gardner Center linked program participation records to RCSD data on school outcomes to understand how community schools are moving students toward improved results, finding connections to higher school attendance and improved academic achievement.

Authors: Castrechini, S.

2011

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