By making no progress over a year, this achievement gap sets students back a year compared to peers and the gap grows each year. @steading #ZombieReform
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Q: what does research show about vouchers vs. public schools in the same place? And what is the impact of vouchers on public schools? A,
@CLub_edu: it’s competitive effects. Some competition gives good results, but nationally this isn’t clear.#ZombieReformpic.twitter.com/raXlIUWzCl
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Q: what would you suggest instead of vouchers or online charters?
A: @regenathomas: “Fund public schools!” #ZombieReform #FundOurFuture
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A, Dr. John Jackson (cont): investing in community schools with wraparound services will help to close the achievement gap and address the wellness of students.
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Q: How can we measure results beyond test scores? A,
@BrianGill_edu: alternate measurements aren’t being measured enough. Test scores are the easiest to quantify, but we should pay attention to civic outcomes and other accountability systems.#ZombieReformShow this thread -
Q: What are outcomes of vouchers & online charters on students of color? A,
@steading: online charter students are much whiter than other schools. Advantages were in special education (self-pacing). Not sure yet if this is from schools pushing special ed out.#ZombieReformShow this thread -
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@BrianGill_edu: There isn’t enough rigorous evaluations on this yet, because we don’t invest enough in education to do that.@steading agrees. “Research doesn’t carry that much weight in policy decisions.”#ZombieReformShow this thread -
“Unless the requirements in legislation actually have teeth, the actual incorporation of lots of evidence will not happening.”
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Dr. John Jackson: we also fail to include data from parents and students in considering educational reform.
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What should policy makers do with evidence?
@BrianGill_edu: Pay more attention to programs & insist on smaller class sizes and more live interaction (online charter schools).@CLub_edu: Hold lawmakers accountable for research-free policy choices.#ZombieReformShow this thread -
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@steading: Before policy is written or revised, there should be public disclosure of lobbying and donations from special interests. Dr. John Jackson: Craft legislation that online education supplements public ed, & fully funds the public education system#ZombieReformShow this thread
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