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Bookmark or Share- Education Reform | RANDEducation reform comprises any planned changes in the way a school or school system functions, from teaching methodologies to administrative processes. RAND evaluates school reform models and conducts case-study analyses of individual schools and school systems to identify areas of improvement and highlight best practices and effective reform efforts.
- Standards-Based Education Reform | RAND - RAND CorporationThe goal of standards-based reform is to establish objective metrics to assess student performance and teacher effectiveness, using standardized instructional materials and testing: Individual performance is measured against a set of common criteria rather than in relation to other students.
- The State of Public Education in 2024 in Five Charts | RANDStates across the country have implemented education reforms targeting foundational skill development, most often aimed at supporting K–3 teachers. But as revealed in the National Assessment of Educational Progress, many American students are not proficient or advanced readers even at higher grade levels.
- Implementing Education Reforms to Enhance School PerformanceAlthough countries differ greatly in how their education systems are structured, financed, and the extent to which they are centralized, they share common obstacles that undermine reform success. Beyond the obvious steps of providing adequate resources and professional development, there are ways to improve the implementation of school-wide reforms.
- How Educators View the Rapid Life Cycle of School ReformsNinety percent of principals reported following up on school reforms to judge their effectiveness, but only 53 percent of teachers stated that follow-up occurred. Sixty-one percent of teachers said that programs "come and go" at their schools — compared with only 33 percent of principals who said the same.
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