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Direct linkMcClarty, Katie Larsen; Murphy, Daniel; Keng, Leslie; Turhan, Ahmet; Tong, Ye – Pearson, 2012
There is much focus at the state and national levels in graduating students that are prepared for college and careers. In order for students to be prepared at the end of their K-12 education, indicators are also needed along the way about whether students are on track. Using historical state data, nine different methods were used to align…
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Secondary School Mathematics, Alignment (Education), Academic Standards
Peer reviewedIyengar, Radhika – Compare: A Journal of Comparative and International Education, 2012
This article investigates the association between social capital and education in Jhabua, a tribal dominated district of central India. The case study analysis showed a disconnection between social capital and education in the majority of the villages. However, two of the fourteen villages showed that empowerment of the civil society made formal…
Descriptors: Females, Foreign Countries, Social Capital, Social Organizations
Johnson, Karen A. – ProQuest LLC, 2013
The enactment of No Child Left Behind (2002) and the reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act had a significant impact upon how we hold schools and its students accountable for high stakes testing. In particular, students with educational disabilities who were previously exempted from any performance accountability on…
Descriptors: Accountability, High Stakes Tests, Disabilities, Academic Standards
McLaughlin, Milbrey, Ed.; London, Rebecca A., Ed. – Harvard Education Press, 2013
This book is a welcome guide for educators, civic leaders, and researchers looking for ways to leverage data to identify the most effective policies, interventions, and use of resources for their communities. In the current era of reform, much has been made of the fact that there are many influences that shape children beyond the walls of the…
Descriptors: Youth Programs, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Longitudinal Studies
Download full textBoston, Wally; Diaz, Sebastian R.; Gibson, Angela M.; Ice, Phil; Richardson, Jennifer; Swan, Karen – Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, 2010
As the growth of online programs continues to rapidly accelerate, concern over retention is increasing. Models for understanding student persistence in the face-to-face environment are well established, however, the many of the variables in these constructs are not present in the online environment or they manifest in significantly different ways.…
Descriptors: Student Records, Academic Persistence, Inquiry, Correlation
Winnick, Steve; Coleman, Art; Palmer, Scott; Lipper, Kate; Neiditz, Jon – Data Quality Campaign, 2011
This legal and policy guidance provides a summary framework for state policymakers as they work to use longitudinal data to improve student achievement while also protecting the privacy and security of individual student records. Summarizing relevant federal privacy and security laws, with a focus on the Family Educational Records and Privacy Act…
Descriptors: Educational Policy, Educational Improvement, Academic Achievement, Privacy
Parvin, Ruxana Hossain; Salam, Shaikh Flint – FIRE: Forum for International Research in Education, 2015
Across the globe, governments of different countries have recognized the importance and value of digital technologies in language learning. This article is based on the pilot project of Save the Children using information and communication technology (ICT) in education. Through this initiative, interactive multimedia software based on national…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Technology Uses in Education, English (Second Language), Elementary Education
Bear, George G.; Yang, Chunyan; Pasipanodya, Elizabeth – Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 2015
The goal of this study was to develop a parent school climate survey of high practical utility, grounded in theory, and supported by evidence of the reliability of its scores and validity of the inferences for their use. The Delaware School Climate Survey-Home is comprised of seven factors: Teacher-Student Relations, Student-Student Relations,…
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Parent Attitudes, Surveys, Teacher Student Relationship
Wolanin, Natalie; Modarresi, Shahpar – Montgomery County Public Schools, 2015
The Office of Shared Accountability in Montgomery County (Maryland) Public Schools (MCPS) is conducting a multiyear evaluation of the "Achieving Collegiate Excellence and Success" (ACES) program. ACES is a collaboration between MCPS, Montgomery College (MC), and the Universities at Shady Grove (USG) to create a seamless pathway from high…
Descriptors: Counties, Public Schools, Program Evaluation, Program Effectiveness
Corcoran, Sean P.; Baker-Smith, Christine – Research Alliance for New York City Schools, 2015
New York City's elite public specialized high schools have a long history of offering a rigorous college preparatory education to the City's most academically talented students. Though immensely popular and highly selective, their policy of admitting students on the basis of a single entrance exam has been heavily criticized. Many argue, for…
Descriptors: High Schools, Urban Schools, Special Schools, Gifted
Bienkowski, Marie; Gerard, Sarah Nixon; Rubin, Shawn; Sanford, Cathy; Borrelli-Murray, Dana; Driscoll, Tom; Arora, Jessie; Hruska, Mike; Beck, Katie; Murray, Thomas; Hoekstra, Jason; Gannes, Stuart; Metz, Edward; Midgley, Steve; Castilla, Stephanie; Tomassini, Jason; Madda, Mary Jo; Chase, Zac; Martin, Erik; Noel, Marcus; Styles, Kathleen – Office of Educational Technology, US Department of Education, 2015
Opportunities abound for software designers and developers to create impactful tools for teachers, school leaders, students, and their families. This guide for developers, startups, and entrepreneurs addresses key questions about the education ecosystem and highlights critical needs and opportunities to develop digital tools and apps for learning.…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Design, Technology Uses in Education, Educational Technology
Leos-Urbel, Jacob; Schwartz, Amy Ellen; Weinstein, Meryle; Weitzman, Beth C. – Institute for Education and Social Policy, 2012
This policy brief presents initial findings of the impact of New York City's Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) on academic outcomes for public school students. Despite the broad appeal of providing summer jobs for urban youth, there is little research documenting the relationship between summer employment and educational outcomes for high…
Descriptors: Urban Areas, Summer Programs, Student Employment, Program Effectiveness
Lang, Erick – ProQuest LLC, 2012
A student's mathematical preparation is important in readiness for postsecondary study and ultimately success in a global job market. Nationally, a significant number of students are leaving high school unprepared for college-level course work in mathematics. A 2008 National Center for Educational Statistics report on Community Colleges indicates…
Descriptors: College Preparation, Remedial Mathematics, Mathematics Skills, Mathematics Achievement
DeLoach, Debbie – ProQuest LLC, 2012
Many children who have attended Georgia's prekindergarten programs are unprepared to enter kindergarten and learn a standards-based mathematics curriculum. In addition, a majority of prekindergarten programs in Georgia struggle to provide high quality mathematics instructional support for children. One such program is a childcare center located in…
Descriptors: Kindergarten, School Readiness, Child Care Centers, Preschool Children
Stern, David; Saroyan, Phil; Hamilton Hester, Candace – Career Academy Support Network, 2012
This report is a sequel to "Profile of the California Partnership Academies, 2009-2010." The "Profile" gave an overview of California Partnerships Academies (CPAs), and included some comparisons between CPA students and all high school students in California. This report provides, for the first time, comparisons between…
Descriptors: Partnerships in Education, Career Academies, High School Students, Cohort Analysis
