Investigation of How and for Whom the Positive Action Social-Emotional and Character Development Program has its Effects on Student Behavior and Academic Achievement

Purpose: The purpose of this efficacy study is to analyze data from a matched-pairs randomized controlled trial of the Positive Action (PA) program to determine how and for whom PA has its effects. Data from the original IES-funded Chicago trial of PA and the IES-funded extension trial show positive effects for a wide range of student social-emotional, behavioral, and academic outcomes from 3rd through 8th grade.