The Challenge: Ineffective teaching practices and unproven education theories are among the chief reasons children fall behind and teachers get frustrated.
The Solution: Demand that instructional practices be evidence-based, and direct funding so only the best ideas with proven results are introduced into the classroom.
HOW NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND WILL HELP SCHOOLS USE THE BEST RESEARCH
KEY CHARACTERISTICS OF RELIABLE RESEARCH Scientific MethodA hypothesis about what works, or how it works, is formulated; a treatment group and control group are used in a study to try to disprove the hypothesis. ReplicatedSeveral studies find the same result. GeneralizedStudy findings can be applied broadly, to students other than the ones studied. Meets Rigorous StandardsThe study's design, measures, and interpretation of results meet rigorous standards of peer review. Convergent findingsResults found using different approaches all point to the same conclusion. |
President Bush knows students can succeed if they are using the best materials, proven lesson plans and textbooks aligned with state standards.
Solid research equals solid results.
Scientific research finds the best way to help those kids who need it most.
Thanks to scientific research, we know better ways to teach our children to read. We can do the same in other areas. No Child Left Behind will bring solid, research-based programs to schools throughout the nation.
Last Modified: 02/10/2004
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