Inspiration, Perspiration, and Time - Operations and Achievement in Edison Schools (Paperback, illustrated edition)

Reports an evaluation of Edison Schools, the nation's largest for-profit manager of public schools. RAND analyzed Edison's school improvement strategies, the implementation of those strategies, and effects on student achievement. In 2000, Edison Schools, the nation's largest education management organization, asked RAND to analyze its achievement outcomes and design implementation. RAND evaluated Edison's strategies for promoting student achievement in its schools, how it implemented those strategies, how its management affected student achievement, and what factors explained differences in achievement trends among its schools.

General

Imprint:	Rand
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	December 2005
Authors:	Brian P. Gill • Laura S. Hamilton • J.R. Lockwood • Julie A. Marsh • Ron W. Zimmer • Deanna Hill • Shana Pribesh
Dimensions:	228 x 172 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	320
Edition:	illustrated edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-8330-3824-1
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Schools > Secondary schools > Independent / public schools
LSN:	0-8330-3824-9
Barcode:	9780833038241

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