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A big new study: “All else being equal.” Well, that’s the rub, isn’t it? « Fred Klonsky

A big new study: “All else being equal.” Well, that’s the rub, isn’t it? « Fred Klonsky:

A big new study: “All else being equal.” Well, that’s the rub, isn’t it.

Anne and I were at Peet’s this morning before heading off for a little get away to the land of Recall Scott Walker.

“What are you laughing at?” asked Anne.

“There’s a big new study of teacher added value reported in the New York Times,” I said.

“And you’re laughing because…?”

“Well listen.” And I read:

Elementary- and middle-school teachers who help raise their students’