The New York City Department of Education asked RAND to conduct an independent longitudinal evaluation of its 5th-grade promotion policy. The findings of that s

The New York City Department of Education asked RAND to conduct an independent longitudinal evaluation of its 5th-grade promotion policy. The findings of that s

Students typically lose knowledge and skills during the summer, particularly low-income students. Districts and private providers can benefit from the evidence

The majority of students are required to attend their neighborhood public school unless their parents apply to an alternate program such as private and charter

Everyone is in favor of "high education standards" and "fair testing" of student achievement, but there is little agreement as to what these terms actually mean