Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ717402
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004-Jan-1
Pages: 19
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The Impact of Teacher Training on Student Achievement: Quasi-Experimental Evidence
Jacob, Brian A.; Lefgren, Lars
Journal of Human Resources, v39 n1 p50-30 Win 2004
A regression discontinuity strategy is used to estimate the effect of teacher training on reading performance and math among elementary students. It was found that modest investments in staff development is completely ineffective in increasing performances of elementary school children in poor schools.
Descriptors: Teacher Education, Academic Achievement, Reading Skills, Mathematics Skills, Elementary School Students, Staff Development, Low Achievement
University of Wisconsin Press, Journals Division, 1930 Monroe St., Madison, WI 53711-2059. Web site: http://www.ssc.wisc.edu/jhr/home.html.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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