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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
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Edwards, Don; Cummings, Cynthia B. – Applied Measurement in Education, 1990
An evolved form of the Edwards and Beckworth (1989) model for probability selection for Scholastic Achievement Test takers using truncated normal distributions is presented. It is shown that the arguments of Holland and Wainer are not sufficient to reject this model. (SLD)
Descriptors: College Entrance Examinations, Models, Participation, Probability
Danielson, Lynn M.; Hallanan, Blake – 1982
Intended for use by California policy makers and educators, this report examines the link between elementary secondary education and the preparation of people for a high-technology future. It describes engineer and technician job projections in high-technology industries, explores the capacity of California to meet the demand for workers in those…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Emerging Occupations
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