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Ed tech companies promise results, but their claims are often based on shoddy research

The Hechinger Report

Between 2009 and 2014, records provided by the district show it spent about $4.7 In 2014, the district’s program evaluation department published a study on the reading program’s impact on student learning, as measured by standardized tests. million on new licenses and maintenance for SuccessMaker. (It

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IES Selects ST Math for Replication Studies

MIND Research Institute

Department of Education (DOE) Institute of Education Sciences (IES) as one of six math programs to be further investigated under what IES terms “replication studies.”. “We We look forward to using ST Math to help IES realize its vision of a healthier and better-informed market in education program evaluations.

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IES Selects ST Math for Replication Studies

MIND Research Institute

Department of Education (DOE) Institute of Education Sciences (IES) as one of six math programs to be further investigated under what IES terms “replication studies.”. “We We look forward to using ST Math to help IES realize its vision of a healthier and better-informed market in education program evaluations.

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Michigan School Administrators’ Journey Toward Increased Equity and Inclusion

edWeb.net

The resulting program was designed to last five years, with annual pre- and post-year evaluations, two days of professional development at the start of each school year, and staff meetings focused on developing cultural proficiency.