Ability-Tracking, Instructional Time, and Better Pedagogy: The Effect of Double-Dose Algebra on Student Achievement
This paper provides new evidence on tracking by studying an innovative curriculum implemented by Chicago Public Schools (CPS).
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Teachers Versus the Public: What Americans Think about Schools and How to Fix Them
A comprehensive exploration of 21st Century school politics, Teachers versus the Public offers the first comparison of the education policy views of both teachers and the public as a whole, and reveal
Mind the Gap: Compositional, Cultural and Institutional Explanations for Numeracy Skills Disparities Between Adult Immigrants and Natives in Western Countries
This paper empirically tests diverse theoretical explanations for observed skills disparities between adult immigrants and non-immigrants.
Elements of a 21st Century Movement for Excellence with Equity
This article asserts the necessity of a twenty-first century movement for achieving excellence with equity.
The Risks to Education Systems from Design Mismatch and Global Isomorphism
The incredibly low levels of learning and the generally dysfunctional public sector schooling systems in many (though not all) developing countries are the result of a capability trap (Pritchett et al
Technology and the Reinvention of Education in Africa
One of the most highly touted developments of the last five years was the rise of the Massively Open Online Content (MOOCs). This ubiquitous source of educational material promised to revolutionize e
Urban Employment in India: Recent Trends and Patterns
This paper explores trends in urban employment in India, with a focus on informal employment, and highlights the growing significance of four groups of urban informal workers: home-based workers, stre
Prospects for Policy Advances in Science and Technology in the Gulf Arab States: The Role for International Partnerships
Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) policies in the Gulf Arab States are as diverse as the individual economies and political processes that characterize its member states.
The State, Socialization, and Private Schooling: When Will Governments Support Alternative Producers?
Understanding the institutional features that can improve learning outcomes and reduce inequality is a top priority for international and development organizations around the world.
Dishonesty and Selection into Public Service
In this paper, we demonstrate that university students who cheat on a simple task in a laboratory setting are more likely to state a preference for entering public service.
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