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Download full textClotfelter, Charles T.; Ladd, Helen F.; Vigdor, Jacob L. – National Center for Analysis of Longitudinal Data in Education Research, 2012
In 2002/03, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools initiated a broad program of accelerating entry into algebra coursework. The proportion of moderately-performing students taking 8th grade algebra increased from less than half to nearly 90%, then reverted to baseline levels, in the span of just six age cohorts. We use this policy-induced variation to…
Descriptors: Evidence, Teacher Effectiveness, State Programs, Grade 8
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Direct linkButler, Karen L.; Dawkins, Phyllis Worthy – Journal of Negro Education, 2008
Learning communities are becoming increasingly popular in the quest for enhancing student learning. The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of the "Healthy Youth" Learning Community on student learning outcome measures. In this study, the authors compared student learning outcome measures of students enrolled in those sections…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Program Effectiveness, Statistical Significance, Comparative Testing
