
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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The two tracks of school reform
Michael J. Petrilli, Chester E. Finn, Jr. 4.2.2014
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Schoolhouse of Cards
4.1.2014
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Do school boards even matter? Yes, but…
3.31.2014
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House proposal strengthens teacher evaluation policy
Chad L. Aldis 3.31.2014
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Good intent, questionable remedy
Aaron Churchill 3.31.2014
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How Does a Value-Added Model Compare to the Colorado Growth Model?
Aaron Churchill 3.31.2014
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The Empire State straight jacket: Why New York should put the 'voluntary' back in 'voluntary curriculum'
Kathleen Porter-Magee 3.28.2014
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Abandoning the Common Core is taking the easy way out
3.28.2014
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An important take on state takeovers
The Education Gadfly 3.27.2014
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Does school board leadership matter?
Dara Zeehandelaar Shaw, Ph.D., Amber M. Northern, Ph.D. 3.27.2014
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Are Local School Boards Vital in 21st Century America?
3.27.2014
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Beating the odds: Some school boards can do it
Peter Meyer 3.27.2014
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