Here's a look at this week's posts from around the edublogs:
Research has always played an integral part in the education field but it seems that as of late, we are being bombarded with findings and statistics.
Perhaps it is due to our advances in technology or perhaps it is being used in support of conflicting political opinion, yet either way, we are exposed to a wealth of studies:
Norm Scott writes that a study from the National Bureau of Economic Researchers shows that there is very little difference between student performance in New York City charter schools and their public school peers.
The Frustrated Teacher provides a chart from the National Center for Educational Statistics which shows that the achievement gap has actually been closing for over three decades, whereas Chaz highlights a report from McKinsey & Company which states that the gap persists.
Kathleen Byrne reports that a study from the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research shows that merit pay has had no impact on student achievement in New York City.
In other news:
The Perimeter Primate wonders who is really pushing the debate about school reform.
Ira Socol highlights a high school student's commentary about the merits of Twitter as a social networking tool.
Robin Hansen writes that consulting firms who work with school districts being sued by families of children with disabilities seem to be untouched by the economic recession.
Bob Somerby weighs in on the Joel Klein/Diane Ravitch debate about what national statistics have to say about city schools.
Deborah Meier explains that standardized tests don't always accurately measure what they are supposed to be testing.
Peter Campbell discusses the fact that ending poverty provides no profit for those who value the acquisition of money above all else.
Elizabeth Green provides updates on the collective bargaining taking place between KIPP Charter Schools and the teacher's union.
Jose Vilson discusses what it really means for a teacher to be qualified.
Pissed Off Teacher explains that just like students, teachers often dislike visiting the principal's office.
Finally, This Little Blog writes that No Child Left Behind has had some surprising results on the quality of life of American children.
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