Showing papers by "Karen Seashore Louis published in 2005"
TL;DR: In this article, the authors address conflicting statements about the impact of accountability policies in which some argue that testing undermines good teaching, while others claim that it stimulates improvemen, and propose a framework for evaluating the effectiveness of testing.
Abstract: This article addresses conflicting statements about the impact of accountability policies in which some argue that testing undermines good teaching, while others claim that it stimulates improvemen...
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08 Dec 2005
TL;DR: The Gaping Hole in School Reform as discussed by the authors and the Barriers to Creating a Comprehensive Support Program 4. New Practices Defined 5. In the Beginning: What School Leaders Can Do about Student Support 6. Initiating and Sustaining Change
Abstract: Acknowledgments About the Authors Before We Begin... 1. The Gaping Hole in School Reform 2. Old Versus New Models of Student Support Programs 3. Barriers to Creating a Comprehensive Support Program 4. New Practices Defined 5. In the Beginning: What School Leaders Can Do About Student Support 6. Initiating and Sustaining Change Appendix: Research Methods Endnotes References Index
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01 Jan 2005
TL;DR: In the past 30 years, policy and evaluation scholars have often faced a serious question: Is our effort to produce useful information worth it? Does our potential audience care? as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: Over the past 30 years policy and evaluation scholars have often faced a serious question: Is our effort to produce “useable information” worth it? Does our potential audience care?
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