Supporting teachers is the way to improve schools
No
Linda Darling-Hammond argues the path to great teaching lies in recruiting top talent, ensuring that teachers meet high standards for entry, and providing them with resources.
Curriculum and Teaching
Student-Centered Practices for Underserved Youth
No
Student-Centered Practices for Underserved Youth
Diane Friedlaender and Linda Darling-Hammond discuss the benefits of student-centered practices for underserved youth in a blog post for Education Week.
Using Technology to Support At-Risk Students’ Learning
No
Using Technology to Support At-Risk Students’ Learning
September 10, 2014
Alliance for Excellent Education and Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy in Education
Darling-Hammond, Zielezinski, & Goldman find that technology can produce significant gains in achievement and engagement, particularly among at-risk students.
Teacher standards not being lowered
No
Linda Darling-Hammond argues against a recent op-ed in The Sacramento Bee that said the Commission on Teacher Credentialing is lowering its standards.
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How Boston public schools can recruit and retain Black male teachers
No
As guest author for Shanker Blog, SCOPE's Travis Bristol provides recommendations for recruiting and retaining Black male teachers in Boston public schools.
Rethinking Accountability: Putting Students and Learning First
June 11, 2014
Watch interviews and videos of speakers from SCOPE's June 11 Rethinking Accountability conference in Washington, D.C.
Beyond the Bubble Test: Why We Need Performance Assessments
No
Beyond the Bubble Test: Why We Need Performance Assessments
Linda Darling-Hammond argues that performance assessments are needed to ensure our children will succeed in the knowledge-based society they are entering.
Call to action: Engage and motivate students
No
June 30, 2014
Education Week
In a discussion on how to motivate students, Bob Lenz cites SCOPE's Student-Centered Schools study as an example of students who are engaged.
To Close the Achievement Gap, We Need to Close the Teaching Gap
No
To Close the Achievement Gap, We Need to Close the Teaching Gap
In a blog for Huffington Post, Linda Darling-Hammond says we have international evidence about something that has a greater effect on learning than testing: teaching.
Student-Centered Schools: Closing the Opportunity Gap
No
Student-Centered Schools: Closing the Opportunity Gap — cross-case analysis
June 17, 2014
Diane Friedlaender et al. examine the outcomes of student-centered learning with a cross-case analysis of four schools, a technical report, a research and policy brief, and interactive educator's tool.
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