October 27, 2010
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In June 2010 the What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) expanded its definition of “gold standard” to include regression-discontinuity research designs. This comes within days of WWC adding Single-Subject Design to the US Department of Education’s list of acceptable methods for establishing the efficacy of educational practices.
Regression discontinuity (RD) designs are increasingly used as an effective method to obtain unbiased estimates of the effects of education-related interventions. The method is used as an alternative random assignment to form comparison groups that uses a cutoff point to assign the intervention to study units (for example, school districts, schools, or students). The report provides criteria under which these designs Meet WWC Evidence Standards.
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October 27, 2010
Abstract:
The federal 9th Circuit appeals court struck down a federal regulation that permits California teachers who have not completed teacher credential certification, but are working towards certification to be considered “highly qualified” under the No Child Left Behind Act.
The ruling highlighted the fact that a significant percent of teachers who are in alternative training programs end up teaching in low-income communities that are also some of the poorest performing schools in the state. This decision has the potential to have a major impact on programs such as Teach For America, that rely on interns who are working on obtaining credentials through alternative credentialing routes.
Authors: Mark Walsh
Published by: Education Week http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/school_law/2010/09/federal_highly_qualified_teach.html
Date: September 27, 2010
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