Research

Edge Found for Chicago's Charter High Schools

May 7, 2008 A new first-of-its-kind analysis suggests that in Chicago, at least, charter school students are more likely to graduate from high school and enroll in college than similar students in regular public high schools.

Conferees Assess Progress on Math, Science Education

May 5, 2008 Despite lawmakers authorizing new federal math and science programs last year, they have not yet risen to the task of paying for those programs.

‘Value Added’ Pioneer Says Stinging Critique of Method Is Off-Base

Updated: May 6, 2008 The statistician who pioneered the use of “value added” research techniques is disputing a critique of his approach that was published recently in a prominent academic journal.

Online Education Cast as ‘Disruptive Innovation’

May 5, 2008 A new book by Harvard business professor Clayton M. Christensen predicts that the rapid growth in computer-based delivery of education could have potentially dramatic consequences for established public schools.

Scrutiny Heightens for ‘Value Added’ Research Methods

Updated: May 6, 2008 As value-added research designs gain in popularity and undergo increasing scrutiny, experts are beginning to wave cautionary flags about how best to make use of them in education.

News Briefs

Poll: Urban Parents Find Schools Safe

May 6, 2008 However, more than 60 percent think students fight a lot or aren’t sure about the level of fighting.

Urban Achievement

May 6, 2008 A study that examines how 13 schools in inner-city Cleveland are producing strong academic performance among poor students found common threads.

School Facilities

May 6, 2008 A paper released says that a $20 billion federal investment to maintain and improve school facilities nationwide could provide a major boost for education and the economy.

Vouchers a Spur to Public Schools?

May 6, 2008 Public school students made greater academic improvements as their school choices increased under Florida’s tuition voucher program, a study says.

State Standards

May 6, 2008 The teachers’ union analyzed information on standards for English, mathematics, science, and social studies posted as of October 2007 on the Web sites of all states and the District of Columbia.

Largest 100 Districts

May 6, 2008 Racial- and ethnic-minority students were disproportionately grouped in the nation’s 100 largest public school districts in the 2004-05 school year, according to a report.

More News Briefs

Poll: Californians Worried About Budget Crisis in Schools

May 1, 2008, AP Most Californians want to protect public education from budget cuts but are divided in their willingness to pay more taxes to avoid proposed cuts.

Playing Games in Classroom Helping Pupils Grasp Math

April 29, 2008 A growing body of research is revealing the potential benefits of using board games in the classroom to strengthen the mathematics skills of children, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Project Aims to Tackle Dropout Problem, California-Style

April 28, 2008 The California Dropout Research Project was created in part to help determine how many students quit school before they graduate.

Researchers Gain Insight Into Education's Impact on Nations' Productivity

April 22, 2008 Today, a mounting database of results from international studies has made it possible for researchers to start exploring the relationship between education and economic growth in much more systematic ways than in 1983.

Cross-Agency Project Tracks Students’ Data to Tackle Policy Issues

April 22, 2008

Ed. Dept. Chided on Graduation Oversight

April 11, 2008

Community Organizing Portrayed as Plus for City Schools

Updated: April 16, 2008

New Center Applies Cost-Benefit Analysis to Education Policies

April 8, 2008

Failing Schools Showed Progress With Most of the Same Teachers

Updated: April 9, 2008

Dropout Campaigns Envisioned for States, 50 Key City Districts

Updated: April 9, 2008

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