
Make room, test scores: Introducing “indicators of high school and middle school readiness”
Our latest study pilots a new measure of a school’s quality: its contribution to students’ grade point averages at their next school. It sends a clear message to educators that one of their core missions is to help their graduates succeed in their next step—not just in reading and math, but in all subjects—and not just on tests, but on the stuff that tests struggle to capture.
Amber M. Northern, Ph.D. 2.20.2025
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When regulating charter schools, proceed with caution
6.26.2017
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Faith and federalism: The key decision points for a K–12 scholarship tax credit
6.22.2017
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District requests for ECOT dollars highlight wide misperceptions about charter funding
Jamie Davies O'Leary 6.21.2017
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Stop and think before you prejudge social-emotional learning
6.21.2017
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A civil rights rollback, or a victory for common sense?
Michael J. Petrilli 6.21.2017
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The effects of NCLB waivers in Kentucky
Amber M. Northern, Ph.D. 6.21.2017
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What are educators saying about standards implementation?
Aaron Churchill 6.21.2017
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A primer on economic mobility in America
Tiyanna Stewart 6.21.2017
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Is building knowledge the best way to increase literacy achievement?
6.20.2017
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Guest Commentary: Charter opponent rhetoric should lead to support for equitable funding
6.20.2017
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New book from charter school advocates offers lots of bad advice
Chester E. Finn, Jr. 6.20.2017
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Ohio shouldn’t worry about Delaware’s ESSA plan woes—yet
Jessica Poiner 6.19.2017
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