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Articles: Evaluation

Harvard Study Examines Teacher Effectiveness

News Update
A new study reveals that teacher effectiveness is not only unrelated to the college the teacher attended, but also that teacher effectiveness peaks after 10 years.
Marion Herbert
District Administration, Jul 2010
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teacher evaluation

Gearing Up for the New Assessment

Feature
The next generation of standardized testing will focus on critical thinking skills.
Ed Finkel
District Administration, Jul 2010
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assessments
funding
NCLB
student achievement

Spotlight on Adolescent Literacy

Research Center
Recent studies call for increased funding.
Stan Bumgardner
District Administration, Jun 2010
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reading curriculum

Problem/Solution

Problem/Solution
Individualizing Instruction with Technology
Kurt Eisele-Dyrli
District Administration, May 2010
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assessments

ACT Sets New Goals for College Readiness

News Update
High school students missing core benchmarks, according to ACT test scores
Marion Herbert
District Administration, Jan 2010
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college readiness

Trouble in Paradise

District Profile
Hawaii’s district takes back restructuring effort from private ed firms.
Alan Dessoff
District Administration, Jan 2010
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NCLB
privatized

21st-Century Education

Research Center
Essentials on education data and research analysis
Carla Thomas McClure
District Administration, Jan 2009
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21st-century learning
student achievement

Turning the Tables on Assessment

Feature
Assessing and evaluating school boards and superintendents are vital to meeting district goals. (First of a Two-Part Series)
Chuck Namit
District Administration, Nov 2008
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superintendents

Superintendent Evaluation Tool Box

Feature
Here are keys to a successful superintendent evaluation.
Chuck Namit
District Administration, Nov 2008
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superintendents

Assess More to Improve Learning

Supervisors Opinion
Regular measurement of learning and the subsequent adjustment to instruction promote higher levels of student achievement.
Eamonn O'Donovan
District Administration, Aug 2008
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eammon o'donovan
assessment
supervisor's opinion
student achievement

Enhancing Student Learning

Feature
Create profound achievement gains through formative assessments.
Rick Stiggins and Jan Chappuis
District Administration, Jan 2008
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formative

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