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Miron, Gary; Applegate, Brooks – Education and the Public Interest Center, 2009
The Center for Research on Education Outcomes (CREDO) at Stanford University conducted a large-scale analysis of the impact of charter schools on student performance. The center's data covered 65-70% of the nation's charter schools. Although results varied by state, 17% of the charter school students have significantly higher math results than …
Descriptors: Evidence, Traditional Schools, Charter Schools, Program Effectiveness
Johnson, James E. – 1987
Given what is known about cognitive development, how well prepared are 4-year-old children to succeed in school? This paper addresses the question by describing three areas in cognitive development, highlighting major themes in the research, and suggesting implications for teaching practice and social policy. Classical and contemporary views of…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Context Effect, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Educational Practices
Kinsey, Susan J. – 2001
Noting that multiage classes during the elementary school years have been an option of educational practice in the United States since the introduction of graded education in the 19th century, this digest discusses the research on multiage education and its impact on academic achievement. Despite inconsistencies in research findings, those studies…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Classroom Environment, Definitions, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Kinsey, Susan J. – 2002
Noting that multiage classes during the elementary school years have been an option of educational practice in the United States since the introduction of graded education in the 19th century, this digest, written in Spanish, discusses the research on multiage education and its impact on academic achievement. The digest points out that despite…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Classroom Environment, Definitions, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
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Hughes, Teresa; Helling, Mary Kay – Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 1991
Discusses strategies researchers can use to help young children understand the research process and be better able to give informed consent. Argues that proxy consent from parents (historically used as a substitute for children's informed consent) does not fully meet the requirements of informed consent. (Author/GR)
Descriptors: Childrens Rights, Decision Making Skills, Developmental Stages, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Rauscher, Frances H. – 2003
Several studies have examined the effects of music instruction on children's abilities in other disciplines. Other studies have explored the effects of listening to music on adults' spatial abilities. Noting that these two sets of findings have been confused, leading to claims that listening to music can improve children's academic abilities, this…
Descriptors: Adults, Cognitive Development, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Listening
Rauscher, Frances H. – 2003
Several studies have examined the effects of music instruction on children's abilities in other disciplines. Other studies have explored the effects of listening to music on adults' spatial abilities. Noting that these two sets of findings have been confused, leading to claims that listening to music can improve children's academic abilities, this…
Descriptors: Adults, Cognitive Development, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Listening
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Killoran, Isabel – Canadian Children, 2001
Presents concerns over the "Early Years Study" (McCain & Mustard). Focuses on diversity issues related to the readiness measure used, parenting styles, and the importance of first language development. Questions the report's definition of "developmentally-attuned." Concludes by expressing hope that the Early Years Study…
Descriptors: Brain, Child Development, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Diversity (Student)
Katz, Lilian G., Ed.; Rothenberg, Dianne, Ed.; Preece, Laurel – Early Childhood Research & Practice: An Internet Journal on the Development, Care, and Education of Young Children, 2003, 2003
Early Childhood Research and Practice (ECRP), a peer-reviewed Internet-only journal sponsored by the Early Childhood and Parenting (ECAP) Collaborative at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, covers topics related to the development, care, and education of children from birth to approximately age 8. The journal emphasizes articles…
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Differences, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education
Woolner, Rosestelle B., Ed. – 1987
Speakers at the Lipman Research Institute's inaugural symposium examined research and issues related to appropriate programs for 4-year-olds. David Weikart described the Perry Preschool Project, an ongoing study begun in 1962 of 123 black youths at risk of failing, and the High/Scope Preschool Curriculum Study. Jane Stallings covered short-term…
Descriptors: Black Youth, Cognitive Development, Compensatory Education, Conferences