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Mary Fulton

Reforming Mathematics Classroom Pedagogy: Evidence-Based Findings and Recommendations f... - 1 views

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    Examines the evidence base on reforming mathematics classroom pedagogy, which may be a potential means for improving the course completion and learning outcomes of developmental math students. (Center for Community College Research, February 2011)
Matt Smith

Students soar in pilot program - 1 views

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    Describes Project DEgree pilot at Durham Tech. Project DEgree administered by Gateway to College National Network and funded through grant from Gates Foundation. Model uses evidence-based best practices, cohort-based model and supplementary student service support. Program retention rate of 92% (23 of 25).
Lisa Levinson

CEP | Time for a Gold Standard of Use | The Center for Effective Philanthropy - 1 views

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    Impact evaluations are important because they provide evidence about what works and does not work. It looks at what caused the improvement, or lack there of. This article from the Center for Effective Philanthropy talks about evaluation from the policy, practice, as well as philanthropy perspective.
Bruce Vandal

Education Week: High School to College: The New Alignment - 0 views

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    Commentary by Jordon Horowitz of the Institute for Evidence Based Change on the need for stronger HS-higher ed alignment. Features CAL-PASS system as example
Mary Fulton

Rethinking Developmental Education in Community College - 5 views

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    Publication from the Community College Research Center that reviews evidence on students entering community colleges needing developmental education.
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    This brief, reviews evidence on students who enter community college with weak academic skills, and it summarizes study findings on the effectiveness of developmental education. The brief offers recommendations for a broad reform agenda based on a comprehensive approach to improving developmental education. (Thomas Bailey, Community College Research Center, Teachers College, Columbia University, February 2009))
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    Shorter overview of Bailey's ideas for reforming developmental education.
Mary Fulton

Challenge And Opportunity: Rethinking the Role and Function of Developmental Education ... - 0 views

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    This paper reviews evidence on the number of students who enter community colleges with weak academic skills and on the incidence and effectiveness of developmental education. The paper also presents a broad reform agenda based on a comprehensive approach to all aspects of developmental education. (Thomas Bailey, Community College Research Center, Teachers College, Columbia University, November 2008)
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    This paper is very important to the reform effort. It lays out a specific agenda on how to differentiate the delivery of developmental education. Bailey argues for "mainstreaming" students into college-level courses and providing additional academic support for those students who are modestly underprepared. It also raises concerns about how to serve those students who require 3 or more developmental courses.
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