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Most Important Chart of 2012: Great Teachers Produce Desired Outcomes

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Michael Morrison

The Wonkblog asked a number of noted experts in diverse fields to submit graphs that best explained 2012. As education is key to so many issues we face I recommend Raj Chetty’s nomination as the most important submission. I was … Continue reading →

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Would a Guaranteed Pell Grant Increase College Access and Have a Positive Return on Investment?

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Michael Morrison

College attendance and completion rates for poor youth remain a strategically important problem for the U.S. if it is going to remain competitive in a global economy. One of the major barriers to college attendance and graduation is financial. Far … Continue reading →

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The Long-Term Impacts of Teachers

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Michael Morrison

Improving student outcomes and teacher quality are important strategic initiatives throughout the U.S. One suggested method to improve teacher quality is to evaluate teacher quality based on their impacts on students’ test scores, often referred to as  “value-added” (VA) approach. … Continue reading →

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