K-12 Education

Sep 26, 2019

Large randomized trial finds “Learning Accounts” for low-income 10th graders produces sizable long-term gains in high school and college graduation

Accurately Reported Credible Positive Finding

In this report we discuss exceptionally promising findings from a large randomized controlled trial (RCT) of a Canadian program—Learning Accounts—aimed at increasing the educational attainment of low-income high school students. The latest study reports[1] show gains in high…

KIPP charter schools—strong, replicated evidence of sizable effects on student achievement

Accurately Reported Credible Positive Finding

Evaluate the effectiveness of K-12 education programs that work with credible and accurately reported RCT results. Review program evidence.

How What Works Clearinghouse reviews sometimes make ineffective education programs appear effective (part two in a series)

Not Accurately Reported

A flaw in the WWC review process is that it equates small preliminary studies, which are often unreliable, with larger evidence based program findings.