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Noll, Brandi – Phi Delta Kappan, 2013
The Response to Intervention initiative is in danger of failing and being thrown on the ash heaps of countless education reform initiatives, but not because it is poorly structured, rather on account of poor implementation. Among the implementation mistakes are seven that can be watched for and avoided. (Contains 3 tables.)
Descriptors: Response to Intervention, Educational Change, Early Intervention, Program Implementation
Hurley, Eric A.; Chamberlain, Anne; Slavin, Robert E.; Madden, Nancy A. – Phi Delta Kappan, 2001
An evaluation of the Success for All reading program, based on Texas Assessment of Academic Achievement scores in 111 SFA schools, shows that these schools are closing the achievement gap between themselves and less impoverished schools in the state. Minority students' progress is especially remarkable. (Contains 19 references.) (MLH)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, High Stakes Tests, Minority Groups, Program Evaluation
Wasik, Barbara A. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1997
Reviews the current state of knowledge about various (adult-volunteer) tutoring programs' effects on student achievement. Except for the Howard Street Tutoring Program and the School Volunteer Development Project (two very small programs), the programs reviewed present no unbiased evidence of effectiveness. Comparison groups are needed to…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation, Reading Achievement
Pogrow, Stanley – Phi Delta Kappan, 2000
Slavin's research that "validated" his Success for All program's effectiveness drives the current push for schoolwide models and comprehensive reform. Other research shows achievement gains for K-1 students only. Concentrating knowledge generation in just a few groups stifles innovative thinking and limits development of alternative…
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Educational Policy, Elementary Education, Literacy Education