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From the National Academy of Sciences, a year ago this month, Current Test-Based Incentive Programs Have Not Consistently Raised Student Achievement in U.S | Seattle Education

From the National Academy of Sciences, a year ago this month, Current Test-Based Incentive Programs Have Not Consistently Raised Student Achievement in U.S | Seattle Education:

From the National Academy of Sciences, a year ago this month, Current Test-Based Incentive Programs Have Not Consistently Raised Student Achievement in U.S



To follow is a press release that was issued last May and deserves another review by all. Arne Duncan as well as our Washington State PTA could certainly use a reminder.
Dora
Current Test-Based Incentive Programs Have Not Consistently RaisedStudent Achievement in U.S.; Improved Approaches Should Be Developed and Evaluated
WASHINGTON — Despite being used for several decades, test-based incentives have not consistently generated positive effects on student achievement, says a new report from the National Research Council.  Thereport examines evidence on incentive programs, which impose sanctions or offer rewards for students, teachers,