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Cavanagh, Sean; Robelen, Erik W. – Education Week, 2006
This article focuses on the reports produced by the National Center for Education Statistics which rely too much on subjective judgments. The two studies--which used data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress that were adjusted for student and school differences--reported generally favorable academic results for regular public…
Descriptors: Public Agencies, School Statistics, Educational Research, Research Reports
Sweet, David – Momentum, 1981
Presents some 1980 data demonstrating that Catholic and private high schools do have higher achievement and better course offerings than public high schools, but cautions parents to use personal values as well as statistics when selecting a school. One of three theme articles: "Reflections on the 1981 Coleman study." (SJL)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Catholic Schools, Comparative Analysis, Curriculum