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DeAngelis, Corey A.; Holmes Erickson, Heidi; Ritter, Gary W. – Educational Review, 2020
We systematically examine the existing evidence and compute meta-analytic averages for the effects of scaled-up, publicly funded pre-kindergarten (pre-K) programmes in the United States on student mathematics and reading achievement. The analysis is restricted to experimental and quasi-experimental research designs with the highest internal…
Descriptors: Preschool Education, Program Effectiveness, Mathematics Achievement, Reading Achievement
Thurlow, Martha L.; Moen, Ross E.; Wiley, Hilda I. – National Center on Educational Outcomes, 2005
States and other educational entities receiving Part B funding under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) submitted their Annual Performance Reports to the U.S. Secretary of Education on or before March 31, 2004. These reports contained information on a variety of indicators, including assessment participation and performance…
Descriptors: Annual Reports, State Programs, Measurement, Individualized Education Programs
Ortiz-Franco, Luis – 1979
Discussed and compared are mathematics competencies as prescribed in grades 1-6 for seven state and local school districts utilizing the descriptive method characteristic of the Competency Based Education (CBE) movement. General comments on the historical background of the minimum competency trend and its distinguishing characteristics in various…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Competency Based Education, Educational Assessment, Educational Research
Shaul, Marnie S. – Government Accountability Office, 2006
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLBA) requires districts with schools that have not met state performance goals for 3 consecutive years to offer their low-income students supplemental educational services (SES), such as tutoring, if these schools receive Title I funds. SES are provided outside of the regular school day by a state-approved…
Descriptors: Supplementary Education, Technical Assistance, Pilot Projects, State Programs
IDRA Newsletter, 1996
This newsletter focuses on efforts to make math and science more attractive, relevant, and accessible to students, especially limited-English-proficient, minority, economically disadvantaged, female, and at-risk students. "TAAS Math Performance" (Linda Cantu) outlines recent statewide results for the controversial Texas Assessment of…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Culturally Relevant Education, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education