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Researchers fault L.A. Times methods in analysis of California teachers
- 02-08-2011
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By Nick Anderson/Washington Post
University of Colorado researchers reported Monday that there were potential weaknesses in methods the Los Angeles Times used last year to rate elementary school teachers for a series that stoked national debate in a key arena of education reform. The newspaper said it stood by its investigation. At issue are evaluation techniques that estimate, through analysis of standardized test scores, how much a given teacher helps or hinders the academic growth of students. Such methods are generally supported by the Obama administration but controversial in the education world. (more...)
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