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

The Hechinger Report

In some places, principals and administrators consider themselves well-equipped to assess research claims, ignore the bunk and choose promising products. They don’t have the skills to assess whether promising findings with one group of students may realistically translate to their own buildings. The results were stark.

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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. Shivers teaches doctoral-level coursework at Madonna University.

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Debunking the ‘Gold Standard’ Myths in Edtech Efficacy

Edsurge

Few can offer buyers independent assessments of the value of their products, even if those same entrepreneurs have sweated and toiled to build great wares. That left too many entrepreneurs throwing up their arms in despair or delaying plans to assess efficacy. Evaluating outcomes in this way takes both time and financial resources.

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