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Reporter Sarah D. Sparks examines and interprets education research and its practical applications for K-12 education.
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12/03/12 Curriculum Matters: Study Probes Math Course-Taking, Finds Flaws in Repeating Algebra
In one finding, the study says having students who struggle in math repeat algebra rarely leads to proficiency. Blogs & Community
11/01/12 Curriculum Matters: Study Finds Benefits to a 'Double Dose' of Algebra
New research on a Chicago policy that requires some 9th graders to double up on algebra instruction identifies "positive and substantial" longer-run benefits for participants. Blogs & Community
04/24/13 Charters & Choice: Charter School Research Largely Positive, Says New Summary
A review of research on charter school performance research over the past four years found mostly positive results from an analysis of 14 regional and national studies. Blogs & Community
01/16/13 Teaching Now: Research Review: Teacher Expectations Matter
A research review by the Education Commission of the States finds that teachers' expectations—often based on factors including race, ethnicity, and family income levels—can significantly affect students' academic performance. Blogs & Community
02/08/13 Inside School Research: Neurodiversity: Researchers Seek Strengths in Student Differences
Thomas Armstrong, executive director of American Institute for Learning and Human Development, will discuss neurodiversity in a Web chat at 4 p.m. Blogs & Community
01/04/13 College Bound: Fewer Incoming College Students Need Remediation, Research Shows
Looking at remedial education trends, fewer students are enrolling today compared to 10 years ago, but there was an upswing in recent years. Blogs & Community
10/19/12 College Bound: Changes Emerging on Community College Placement Exams
Community colleges look to alternatives to evaluate students for college course readiness. Blogs & Community
08/28/12 College Bound: Examining Impact of Studying at 2-Year For-Profit Colleges
New study from the National Bureau of Economic Research tracks earning power of graduates from two-year, for-profit college programs. Blogs & Community
10/17/12 College Bound: Dual Enrollment Linked With Significant College Advantage
A study of more than 30,000 Texas high school students finds those who participate in dual enrollment as more than twice as likely to enroll in college and nearly twice as likely to earn a degree. Blogs & Community
10/12/12 College Bound: College Persistence Linked to Rigorous Courses and Academic Advising
A new study by the Center for Public Education at the National School Boards Association finds persistence of college freshmen positively linked to their college advising level, math preparation, and AP/IB courses. Blogs & Community
11/16/12 Curriculum Matters: NRC Calls for New Steps to Track Progress in STEM Education
The report, crafted by a panel of experts convened by the National Research Council, argues that its proposed set of indicators has the potential to provide insights into key elements of the K-12 education system in STEM that are difficult to glean from current data-collection systems. Blogs & Community
08/09/12 Early Years: Florida Program Recruits Volunteers to Help Increase Early Literacy
Three-year initiative aims to increase the number of students reading by grade level at the end of 3rd grade Blogs & Community
04/18/13 Teaching Now: Researcher: Math and Science Teachers Should Get Higher Pay
New research from the Brookings Institution provides empirical backing for the widely held notion that that math and science teachers can generally find higher paying jobs outside of education. Blogs & Community
12/21/12 College Bound: Most Colleges Rely Solely on Tests for Placement
Most colleges use standardized placement tests to determine readiness for college-level courses, but cutoff scores vary, a study finds. Blogs & Community
06/11/13 College Bound: Attending College, Even Without Finishing, Yields Economic Benefits
Students who complete some college, but fall short of a degree, earn about $100,000 more over a lifetime. Blogs & Community

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