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Griffith, David; Tyner, Adam – Thomas B. Fordham Institute, 2019
The public debate over discipline policy remains depressingly polarized and simplistic. Advocates of reform argue that suspensions and other forms of exclusionary discipline are associated with negative outcomes, including higher rates of criminal justice involvement--and that they are implemented unfairly. In contrast, skeptics argue that we must…
Descriptors: Discipline Policy, Change, Teacher Attitudes, African American Teachers
Beavers, Sharon – Journal of Case Studies in Education, 2011
The primary purpose of this twelve-week case study was to explore the use of a cooperative learning strategy with small groups of students in a 12th-grade economics class as diverse learners prepared for tests. The complete case study was based on observations of students, student surveys, focus group interviews, and interviews with educators at…
Descriptors: Economics Education, Case Studies, Interviews, Cooperative Learning
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Slomp, David H. – Assessing Writing, 2008
Test-based accountability programs are designed to promote improved standards of teaching and learning within the systems of education that they are connected to. Brenan [Brenan, A. L. (2006). "Perspectives on the evolution and future of educational measurement." In: Robert (Ed.), "Educational measurement" (4th ed., pp. 1-16).…
Descriptors: Writing Evaluation, Writing Tests, Evaluation Criteria, Program Effectiveness