Curriculum Matters: February 15, 2020: February 15, 2020

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OPINION

Does Studying Student Data Really Raise Test Scores?

Many teachers believe that analyzing student assessment data can improve performance, but the research suggests otherwise, writes Heather C. Hill. Read more.

• Weighing the Research: What Works, What Doesn't (Opinion Series)

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OPINION

White Teachers Need Anti-Racist Therapy

Educators won’t learn how to fight against racism in a single professional development session, writes Bettina L. Love. Read more.

Do You Have to 'Love' Every Student? And What If You Don't?

Assuring a positive student-teacher relationship is easier said than done. Here's what veteran educators advise about how to make that relationship work, and what to do when things fall apart. Read more.

When Teachers Are Tough Graders, Students Learn More, Study Says

A new study from the Fordham Institute argues that "the mindset that says 'everybody gets a gold star' does more damage than good." Read more.

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