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Amy Cummings – ProQuest LLC, 2024
Over the past two decades, U.S. states have widely adopted early literacy policies. These policies have shown short-term success in enhancing K-3 literacy skills. However, the reasons behind their widespread adoption and the factors driving their success are poorly understood. This three-paper dissertation focuses on Michigan's Read by Grade Three…
Descriptors: Kindergarten, Elementary School Students, Literacy Education, Reading Skills
Mathis, William – National Education Policy Center, 2011
Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush and the Foundation for Excellence in Education have embarked on a well-funded campaign to spread selected Florida education reforms to other states. These reforms include assigning letter grades to schools, high-stakes testing, promotion and graduation requirements, bonus pay, a wide variety of alternative teacher…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Policy, Educational Assessment, Public Schools