Boston's Focus on High Schools initiative was associated with reductions in student math and English scores after implementation¶
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q2 i? The study found reductions in math and English scores following implementation of the Focus on High Schools initiative. → Susanne James-Burdumy 2008
Evidence¶
Susanne James-Burdumy 2008¶
Susanne James-Burdumy, Irma Perez-Johnson, Sonya Vartivarian. (2008). High School Reform in Boston Public Schools: The Effect of Focus on High Schools on Student Academic Outcomes. Princeton, NJ: Mathematica Policy Research. https://www.mathematica.org/publications/high-school-reform-in-boston-public-schools-the-effect-of-focus-on-high-schools-on-student-academic-outcomes
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The report's summary of its study of academic outcomes after the initiative states: "The study found reductions in math and English scores." No effect sizes or test statistics are printed in the available text.
"The study found reductions in math and English scores."
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Related Claims¶
- After the Focus on High Schools initiative, days absent, days tardy, and student suspensions were lower — related
- The initiative was associated with an overall increase in promotions to the next grade, concentrated among special education students — related
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Boston's Focus on High Schools initiative was associated with reductions in student math and English scores after implementation |
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Boston's Focus on High Schools initiative was associated with reductions in student math and English scores after implementation |
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