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Comparing effects of educational interventions on literacy skills in Grade 1

by Jonathan Kantrowitz / 1d

Two large-scale studies examined the effects of policy and educational interventions on literacy skills in children schooled in zones with specific educational needs. To calculate the potential effects of such interventions, treatment-effects estimators with nearest neighbor matching were used. In Study 1 with policy intervention ( N = 1095), children in experimental group (Exp) were assigned to

JUL 25

Smaller class size means more success for women in STEM

by Jonathan Kantrowitz / 1d

A new study demonstrates that increasing class size has the largest negative impact on female participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) classrooms, and offers insights on ways to change the trend. Using data obtained from 44 science courses across multiple institutions - including Cornell, the University of Minnesota, Bethel University and American University in Cai

Preschool teachers ask children too many simple questions

by Jonathan Kantrowitz / 1d

tudy examined teachers' approach during shared reading Ohio State University COLUMBUS, Ohio - When preschool teachers read books in their classrooms, the questions they ask play a key role in how much children learn, research has shown. But a new study that involved observing teachers during class story times found that they asked few questions - and those that they did ask were usually too simple

Decades after a good-behavior program in grade school, adults report healthier, more successful lives

by Jonathan Kantrowitz / 1d

What defines a "good life" in your 30s? The exact answer probably depends on the person, but most people could agree on some general themes: good physical and mental health, solid relationships, and a steady job or good education. Being financially responsible and involvement in your community or civic life also help make life better. Now University of Washington researchers have found that that

Charter School Effects on School Segregation

by Jonathan Kantrowitz / 1d

Download PDF In the first nationally comprehensive examination of charter school effects on school system segregation, we demonstrate that growth in charter school enrollment increases the segregation of black, Hispanic, and white students. The effects, however, are modest because charter schools make up a small share of total enrollment and have different effects across different kinds of distri

School Discipline Policies and Connections to the School - to - Prison Pipeline

by Jonathan Kantrowitz / 1d

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has released its report, Beyond Suspensions: Examining for Students of Color with Disabilitie s . The report examines compliance with federal laws designed to protect students of color with disabilities from discrimination, and whether the federal government’s enforcement of these laws adequately protects these students from discriminatory disciplinary actions

Crime, Violence, Discipline, and Safety in U.S. Public Schools

by Jonathan Kantrowitz / 1d

Preliminary statistics show an estimated 962,300 violent incidents and 476,100 nonviolent incidents in U.S. public schools during the 2017–18 school year. Seventy-one percent of schools reported having at least one violent incident, and 65 percent reported having at least one nonviolent incident. The National Center for Education Statistics First Look report, : Findings From the School Survey on

JUL 24

Direct investments in the health and education of low-income children yield the highest returns

by Jonathan Kantrowitz / 2d

Which policies improve social well-being the most? Should we spend more (or less) on health insurance? What about raising top marginal income tax rates, or targeting investments towards children? With those questions in mind, this paper examines 133 historical policy changes in the U.S. over the past half century. The study analyzes policies spanning social insurance (e.g. health and disability i

Parent efforts insufficient to promote teen independence

by Jonathan Kantrowitz / 2d

Download Report (pdf) An essential task of parenting involves helping teens learn to manage their own health and well-being, so they are prepared for adulthood. The C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health asked a national sample of parents of teens 14-18 years old about their efforts to support their teens’ independence. Nearly all parents (97%) report using at least one

Persistence & Retention – 2019

by Jonathan Kantrowitz / 2d

First-Year Persistence and Retention for Fall 2017 Cohort Of the 3.5 million students who enrolled in college for the first time in fall 2017, 74 percent or 2.6 million students persisted as of fall 2018. The overall first-year persistence rate has improved slightly, with a 2.2 percentage point gain between 2009 and 2017. New to this year’s report are the persistence rates for top five popular ma

JUL 23

Scholars weigh in on new ideas about autism

by Jonathan Kantrowitz / 3d

A new paper that challenges widely held ideas about autism has attracted comments from more than 30 scholars across the disciplines of psychology, anthropology, education, and neuroscience. The authors maintain that many of the behaviors common to autism--including low eye contact, repetitive movements, and the verbatim repetition of words and phrases--are misinterpreted as a lack of interest in

Teacher incentive programs can improve student achievement P

by Jonathan Kantrowitz / 3d

It seems like a great idea: Pay teachers more if their students learn more. But does it work? Though teacher incentive programs are growing in popularity, no one knows for sure if they have a positive effect on student achievement, or if they are worth the extra expenditure of precious state education funds. A new study by an economist at the University of California, Riverside shows that, if pro

Interventions to improve mathematical achievement i

by Jonathan Kantrowitz / 3d

https://www.ulster.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/417864/web-00553-05_UU_A4_Report_v7.pdf

Reading from paper compared to screens

by Jonathan Kantrowitz / 3d

Given the increasing popularity of reading from screens, it is not surprising that numerous studies have been conducted comparing reading from paper and electronic sources. The purpose of this systematic review and meta‐analysis is to consolidate the findings on reading performance, reading times and calibration of performance (metacognition) between reading text from paper compared to screens. M

A comprehensive, integrated, 3-year program that has an estimated 18 percentage point effect on 3-year community college graduation rates

by Jonathan Kantrowitz / 3d

Nationwide, graduation rates at community colleges are discouragingly low. This randomized experiment provides evidence that graduation rates can be increased dramatically. The City University of New York's (CUNY) Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) is a comprehensive, integrated, 3-year program that has an estimated 18 percentage point effect on 3-year graduation rates, increases 6-ye

50-State Comparison: State Policy Models for Connecting Education to Work

by Jonathan Kantrowitz / 4d

Over the next 36 months, Education Commission of the States will release three 50-State Comparisons that capture connections between education and work. The first of the three, this resource explores several areas implicated in ensuring students’ educational experiences prepare them for success in the workplace: workforce investment boards, career pathway systems and financial aid programs. When

JUL 22

School readiness impaired in preschoolers with ADHD symptoms

by Jonathan Kantrowitz / 4d

Preschoolers with symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder are much less likely than other children their age to be ready for school, new research from the Stanford University School of Medicine has found. The study, which will be published online July 21 in Pediatrics , is among the first to comprehensively examine school readiness in young children with ADHD. Several previous studie

Black and Latinx college graduates had some of the highest debt-to-income ratios

by Jonathan Kantrowitz / 4d

College students in Texas who graduated from public universities with a bachelor's degree had, on average, student loan debts that equaled 74 percent of what they earned in their first-year wages, according to a new study from SMU (Southern Methodist University). The study, which looked at students who started college between 2004 and 2008, also shows that black and Latinx students are predicted

Changes in Student-Teacher Developmental Relationships and Their Linkage to Middle and High School Students’ Motivation

by Jonathan Kantrowitz / 4d

Student-teacher relationships that improve over time may help slow or prevent declines in student motivation. In a diverse sample of 1,274 middle and high school students from three schools, this mixed-methods study found that those who improved in developmental relationships with teachers reported greater academic motivation, and more positive perceptions of school climate and instructional qual

Principal Turnover: Insights from Current Principals

by Jonathan Kantrowitz / 4d

Studies show that school functioning and student achievement often suffer when effective principals leave their schools. Past research has identified five main reasons principals leave their jobs: inadequate preparation and professional development, poor working conditions, insufficient salaries, lack of decision-making authority, and ineffective accountability policies. This study draws on evide

Causes and Impacts of Principal Turnover, and Solutions

by Jonathan Kantrowitz / 4d

Report indicates high-poverty schools hit hardest by principal churn Principals are a key in-school factor associated with student achievement . When principals leave, it can disrupt school progress, increase teacher turnover, and stall student achievement. A new study developed by the Learning Policy Institute (LPI) and the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) reviews exis

JUL 20

Teachers should have broader access to high-quality professional development x

by Jonathan Kantrowitz / 6d

A new report by EPI Economist Emma García and Research Associate Elaine Weiss looks at the career supports and professional development available to teachers and discusses how they can exacerbate the teacher shortage. The 

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