Education Policy: Challenges in Implementing New Standards and Assessments

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Education Policy: Challenges in Implementing New Standards and Assessments

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Oct 8, 2015

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In this Events @ RAND podcast, a panel of educators and policy experts discuss Pennsylvania's approach to standards and assessment, what challenges remain, and what the future holds.

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Oct 8, 2015

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California's Prisoners Dilemma: At this January 2012 Policy Forum, experts discuss the public health implications of a U.S. Supreme Court order to reduce the prison population by more than 30,000. by Events @ RAND
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Is the United States Losing Its Edge in Science and Technology?: On May 14, 2009, Titus Galama discussed the reality of U.S. competitiveness in science and technology and whether gains by China, India, and other nations are affecting America's chances of remaining a scientific leader. by Events @ RAND
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The Air They Breathe: How Media May Shape Boys' and Girls' Beliefs About Sex and Gender, Their Sexual Behavior, and Their Futures: Madeline Di Nonno, executive director for the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, and Rebecca Collins discuss how media images of girls influence how they see themselves and whether portrayals of sex in popular media influence behavior. by Events @ RAND
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What We Know About Measuring School Performance: At this June 2011 RAND Policy Circle event in Pittsburgh, a selection of RAND's top experts in education policy shared fresh, evidence-based perspectives on measuring school performance. by Events @ RAND
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