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Measuring hard-to-measure student competencies : a research and development plan / by Stecher, Brian M., Hamilton, Laura S.

Table of Contents: “…Rationale for developing new measures -- 3. Research and development guidelines -- 4. Promoting high-quality measures: Recommendations and challenges -- 5. …”
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Challenges of conflicting school reforms : effects of New American Schools in a high-poverty district

“…Online Rand research documents.…”
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Competency-based education programs in Texas : an innovative approach to higher education. by Daugherty, Lindsay, Davis, Van L., Miller, Trey

“…Research report (Rand Corporation) ;…”
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Evaluation of the regional choice initiative by Phillips, Andrea (Andrea R.)

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Improving technical vocational education and training in the Kurdistan region--Iraq by Constant, Louay, Constant, Louay, Culbertson, Shelly, Stasz, Cathleen, 1947-, Vernez, Georges

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Competency-based education in three pilot programs : examining implementation and outcomes

Competency-based education in three pilot programs : examining implementation and outcomes /

by Steele, Jennifer L., Lewis, Matthew W., Santibáñez, Lucrecia, Faxon-Mills, Susannah, Hamilton, Laura S., Stecher, Brian M., Rudnick, Mollie

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Transforming an urban school system : progress of New Haven School Change and New Haven Promise education reforms (2010-2013)

Transforming an urban school system : progress of New Haven School Change and New Haven Promise education reforms (2010-2013) /

by Gonzalez, Gabriella, Bozick, Robert, Daugherty, Lindsay, Scherer, Ethan, Singh, Reema, Jacobo Suárez, Mónica, Ryan, Sarah

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Brain Korea 21 phase II : a new evaluation model

Table of Contents: “…Introduction -- Implications of phase I program evaluations for phase II evaluations -- A logic model for evaluating BK21 -- Quantitative model to assess BK21 program outcomes -- Metrics and measurement for program evaluation -- Database design to support BK21 program evaluation and measurement -- Future development of BK21 and University research in Korea -- Conclusions -- Appendix A: Performance evaluation metrics used in previous evaluations of phase I -- Appendix B: Interview guides for representatives of participants, policymakers, and users related to the University research and education system -- Appendix C: Selection criteria for applied science research groups: phase II -- Appendix D: Table with lagged outcomes -- Appendix E: Research data series -- Appendix F: Education data series -- Appendix G: Industry data series -- Appendix H: General data series.…”
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Preparing principals to raise student achievement : implementation and effects of the New Leaders program in ten districts by Gates, Susan M., 1968-, Hamilton, Laura S., Burkhauser, Susan, Heaton, Paul, 1978-, Pierson, Ashley, Baird, Matthew David, Vuollo, Mirka Annika, 1967-, Gu, Kun

Table of Contents: “…Research methods -- Overview of the new leaders program and district partnership approach -- New leaders partnerships -- Analysis of impacts on student achievement -- Factors Associated with new leaders program effects -- Conclusion.…”
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Toward a culture of consequences : performance-based accountability systems for public services : executive summary

Table of Contents: “…Design of the Performance-Based Accountability SystemIncentives and Performance Measurement; Implementation; Evaluation; Areas for Further Research; Concluding Thoughts; APPENDIX: The Five Sectors; Back Cover.…”
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Assessing the potential to expand community college baccalaureate programs in Texas by Daugherty, Lindsay, Goldman, Charles A., 1964-, Butterfield, Lindsay, Miller, Trey

Table of Contents: “…Introduction -- Background -- Research questions and methodology -- Identifying unmet workforce needs -- Potential benefits of community college baccalaureate expansion -- Concerns about community college baccalaureate expansion -- Other provision options, costs, and funding -- Policy options for community college baccalaureate expansion -- recommendations for process and supporting activities -- Conclusion -- Appendix: Interview protocols and survey.…”
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A big apple for educators : New York City's experiment with schoolwide performance bonuses : final evaluation report

Table of Contents: “…Introduction -- Background on pay-for-performance programs and the New York City SPBP -- Research methods -- Implementation of the Schoolwide Performance Bonus Program: attitudes about and understanding of the program -- Implementation of the Schoolwide Performance Bonus Program: compensation committee process and distribution plans -- Implementation of the Schoolwide Performance Bonus Program: perceived effects of the bonus and program participation -- Effects on progress report and student test scores -- Teacher attitudes and behaviors in SPBP and control schools -- Conclusions and implications.…”
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Deregulating school aid in California : revenues and expenditures in the second year of categorical flexibility by Imazeki, Jennifer

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Assessing the potential to expand community college baccalaureate programs in Texas : executive summary by Daugherty, Lindsay, Goldman, Charles A., 1964-, Butterfield, Lindsay, Miller, Trey

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Deregulating school aid in California. How districts responded to flexibility in Tier 3 categorical funds in 2010-2011

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Charter school operations and performance : evidence from California

Table of Contents: “…Introduction / Ron Zimmer, Derrick Chau, and Brian Gill -- Students served by charter schools / Derrick Chau, Dan McCaffrey, Ron Zimmer, Glenn Daley, and Brian Gill -- Academic outcomes / Richard Buddin and Ron Zimmer -- Authorization, governance, and oversight of charter schools / Derrick Chau, Glenn Daley, and Brian Gill -- Charter school finances and facilities / Cathy Krop -- Academic environments of charter and conventional public schools / Laura Hamilton -- Staffing in charter and conventional public schools / Cassandra Guarino -- Special education in charter and conventional public schools / Cassandra Guarino and Derrick Chau -- Conclusions and implications / Ron Zimmer and Cassandra Guarino -- Appendix A: Research methods -- Appendix B: Charter and conventional public school comparison methods -- Appendix C: Academic Outcomes -- Appendix D: Surveys administered for the study.…”
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Laying the foundation for successful school leadership by Burkhauser, Susan, Gates, Susan M., 1968-, Hamilton, Laura S., Li, Jennifer, Pierson, Ashley

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Improving school leadership : the promise of cohesive leadership systems

Table of Contents: “…The cohesive leadership system hypothesis -- Research relevant to cohesive leadership systems -- Data Sources and Analytic Approach -- What policies and initiatives have states and districts pursued to improve school leadership? …”
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Analysis of costs in an algebra I curriculum effectiveness study by Daugherty, Lindsay, Phillips, Andrea (Andrea R.), Pane, John F., Karam, Rita

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