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Wainer, Howard – Princeton University Press, 2011
"Uneducated Guesses" challenges everything our policymakers thought they knew about education and education reform, from how to close the achievement gap in public schools to admission standards for top universities. In this explosive book, Howard Wainer uses statistical evidence to show why some of the most widely held beliefs in…
Descriptors: Advanced Placement Programs, Academic Achievement, Aptitude Tests, Achievement Gap
Alabama Department of Education, 2012
Public education in Alabama is moving in the right direction and is poised to be a national model for the college and career readiness of its students. Through some of the most challenging financial circumstances, public education in Alabama has continued to show great promise in many areas, including reading, math, and science. The success of…
Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Educational Indicators, State Surveys, Attendance