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#9 of reseach Remedial Education and Student Achievement: A Regression-Discontinuity Analysis. ... ; Lefgren, Lars
Publication Year: 2001
Descriptors: *Academic Achievement; *Grade Repetition; *Summer Programs; Academic Standards; Accountability; Elementary Secondary Education; Remedial Programs; Social Promotion; Standardized Tests; Urban Schools
Identifiers: Chicago Public Schools IL
Abstract: This study used a regression discontinuity design to examine the causal effect of summer school and grade retention on student achievement. ... This study used the exogenous variation generated by the decision rule to identify the impact of these remedial programs. It utilized Chicago Public School data on test scores, demographics, bilingual and special education status, and residential and school mobility. ... ; Massachusetts
Language: English
Clearinghouse: Urban Education (UD035060)
Number of Pages: 58
Publication Type: Reports - Research/Technical (143)
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Title: Building on What We Have Learned: A National Dialogue on Standards-Based Education.
Author(s): Biemesderfer, Susan
Publication Year: 2001
Descriptors: *Academic Standards; *Educational Change; *Standardized Tests; Elementary Secondary Education
Identifiers: Berkana Institute; Mid Continent Research for Education and Learning; North Central Regional Educational Laboratory
Abstract: Three nonprofit organizations support a dialogue on standards-based educational reform. North Central Regional Education Laboratory, Mid-Continent Research for Education and Learning, and the Berkana Institute offer Web sites and a toll-free number to those who want to comment on this type of reform. ... High-stakes testing policies may increase education inequity between whites and minorities or between affluent and impoverished students, perhaps increasing dropout rates. ... (BBB36791)Mid-Continent Research for Education and Learning, Aurora, CO. ...
Publication Year: 1998
ISBN: 0160577470
Descriptors: *Access to Information; *Information Policy; *Internet; *Obscenity; *Pornography; Censorship; Children; Elementary Secondary Education; Federal Legislation; Federal Regulation; Freedom of Speech; Hearings; Public Policy; Standards; Users (Information)
Identifiers: *Child Protection; Child Pornography; Congress 105th; Filters
Abstract: This hearing addresses legislative proposals to protect children from inappropriate materials on the Internet. ...
Source: Educational Leadership v59 n7 p38-42 Apr 2002
Publication Year: 2002
ISSN: 00131784
Descriptors: *Blacks; *Educational Vouchers; *Urban Education; Academic Achievement; Elementary Secondary Education; Public Schools; Racial Segregation; School Choice; Special Needs Students
Abstract: Based on data from five educational voucher programs in the United States, argues that voucher schools do not "cream" the best students, do serve special-needs students, can improve academic achievement, do not increase racial segregation, and do not harm public schools.
Approximate Word count = 1956
Approximate Pages = 7.8
(250 words per page double spaced)
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