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EFP publishes policy-relevant research papers concerning education finance, policy, and practice. Retweets/follows are not endorsements. aefpweb.org/journal

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Education Finance & Policy@EFPJournal
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#FridayFeature: April 2017, Spencer Foundation–funded study “Are Student Absences Worth the Worry in U.S. Primary Schools?” Gershenson, Jacknowitz & Brannegan find absences lower achievement, especially for low-income students & ELLs. Read more: dx.doi.org/10.1162/EDFP_a_00… #EFP

Are Student Absences Worth the Worry in U.S. Primary Schools?

Abstract. Student absences are a potentially important, yet understudied, input in the educational process. Using longitudinal data from a nationally representative survey and rich administrative...

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#FridayFeature: IES-funded study “ACT for All,” Joshua Hyman finds that requiring all students to take a college entrance exam increases four-year enrollment, especially for low-income students, and is more cost-effective than traditional aid. 🔗 dx.doi.org/10.1162/EDFP_a_00…

ACT for All: The Effect of Mandatory College Entrance Exams on Postsecondary Attainment and Choice

Abstract. This paper examines the effects of requiring and paying for all public high school students to take a college entrance exam, a policy adopted by eleven states since 2001. I show that prior...

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#FridayFeature: April 2017, article “The Promise of Administrative Data in Education Research,” Figlio, Karbownik & Salvanes, one of the top NSF-funded research teams, highlight how administrative data is reshaping education policy research. Read more: dx.doi.org/10.1162/EDFP_a_00…

The Promise of Administrative Data in Education Research

Abstract. Thanks to extraordinary and exponential improvements in data storage and computing capacities, it is now possible to collect, manage, and analyze data in magnitudes and in manners that...

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From 2016, Seth Gershenson’s “Linking Teacher Quality, Student Attendance, and Student Achievement”—a top-cited Spencer Foundation study—shows that great teachers boost both learning and attendance, proving teaching is truly multidimensional. Read more: doi.org/10.1162/EDFP_a_00180

Linking Teacher Quality, Student Attendance, and Student Achievement

Abstract. Research on the effectiveness of educational inputs, particularly research on teacher effectiveness, typically overlooks teachers’ potential impact on behavioral outcomes, such as student...

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Reber, Rünger & Wong’s “The Effects of Charter High Schools on Academic Achievement and College Enrollment” find that attending high-quality LA charter schools boosts test scores and 4-year college enrollment—especially at UC campuses. Read more: doi.org/10.1162/edfp_a_00411 #EFP

The Effects of Charter High Schools on Academic Achievement and College Enrollment: Evidence from...

Abstract. This paper estimates the causal effects of enrollment in one of five oversubscribed high-quality Los Angeles charter schools using a lottery design. Enrolling in a charter school increased...

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#FridayFeature: From 2017, Grissom & Loeb’s “Assessing Principals’ Assessments,” a top IES-funded study, shows that principals rate most teachers highly in both high- and low-stakes settings, though low-stakes evaluations reveal more nuance. Read more: doi.org/10.1162/EDFP_a_00210

Assessing Principals’ Assessments: Subjective Evaluations of Teacher Effectiveness in Low- and...

Abstract. Teacher effectiveness varies substantially, yet principals’ evaluations of teachers often fail to differentiate performance among teachers. We offer new evidence on principals’ subjective...

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#ThrowbackThursday: From 2023, Mokher, Park-Gaghan & Hu find that Florida’s developmental education reform benefitted most students—but ESOL and foreign-born students gained the most from flexible pathways and added support. Read more: doi.org/10.1162/edfp_a_00364 #HigherEd

Does Developmental Education Reform Help or Hinder the Success of Language Minority Students? An...

Abstract. Community colleges may face challenges supporting the unique needs of language minority (LM) students whose primary language is not English. Florida provides a unique context for examining...

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#FridayFeature: NSF-funded research by Michael A. Gottfried & Robert Bozick shows that high school students who take applied STEM courses like tech & engineering, are more likely to choose STEM majors in college. Read more: doi.org/10.1162/EDFP_a_00185 #STEMEducation #EdResearch

Supporting the STEM Pipeline: Linking Applied STEM Course-Taking in High School to Declaring a STEM...

Abstract. Recently, through the support from the Obama administration, the traditional STEM curricula (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) in high schools are being updated with...

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Rising pension costs are reshaping U.S. school districts. Sarah F. Anzia’s “Public Schools and Their Pensions” finds districts boost revenue but cut staff, mainly non-teaching, as pension spending grows. Read more: doi.org/10.1162/edfp_a_00412 #TakeawayTuesday #SchoolFinance

Public Schools and Their Pensions: How Is Pension Spending Affecting U.S. School Districts?

Abstract. State and local government decisions about how school funding is raised and allocated have profound impacts on American public education, and in recent years, experts have documented large...

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#FridayFeature: In “Does School District Consolidation Cut Costs?” Duncombe & Yinger find consolidation lowers per-pupil operating costs, but high adjustment costs—especially for capital spending, limit net savings. Read more: doi.org/10.1162/edfp.2007.2.… #EFP #SchoolFinance #K12

Does School District Consolidation Cut Costs?

Abstract. Consolidation has dramatically reduced the number of school districts in the United States. Using data from rural school districts in New York, this article provides the first direct...

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#TakeawayThrowback: In “Gaining, Losing, and Regaining Merit-based Scholarships,” Ribar & Rubenstein show that HOPE & Zell Miller awards are far from static—many students lose them, few regain them, and disparities by race, gender, and income persist. 🔗: doi.org/10.1162/edfp_a_00385

Gaining, Losing, and Regaining Merit-based Scholarships

Abstract. Georgia offers two merit-based scholarships to in-state college students: HOPE Scholarships, which provide partial tuition support, and Zell Miller Scholarships, which provide full tuition...

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#FridayFeature: New teachers are often placed in tougher classrooms with more disadvantaged students—raising turnover rates. @LiFengBetty’s “Hire Today, Gone Tomorrow” highlights how classroom assignments shape teacher mobility. Read more: doi.org/10.1162/EDFP_a_00002 #EFP
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#TakeawayTuesday: “Gifted & Talented Programs and Racial Segregation.” Owen Thompson found that G&T programs enroll more White & Asian students, modestly increasing within-school segregation. 🔗: doi.org/10.1162/edfp_a_00415 #EFP #EducationPolicy #EquityInEducation #Diversity

Gifted & Talented Programs and Racial Segregation

Abstract. Racial segregation can occur not only between schools but also within schools, and there has been particular concern that gifted & talented (G&T) programs may increase within-school...

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#FridayFeature: In “Assessed by a Teacher Like Me: Race and Teacher Assessments,” Amine Ouazad finds teachers assess same-race students more favorably, an effect seen as early as kindergarten through grade 5, even after controlling for test scores. 🔗: doi.org/10.1162/EDFP_a_00136

Assessed by a Teacher Like Me: Race and Teacher Assessments

Abstract. Do teachers assess same-race students more favorably? This paper uses nationally representative data on teacher assessments of student ability that can be compared with test scores to...

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#ThrowbackThursday: In EFP Volume 18, Issue 4, Fall 2023 article, Fuller, Lauen & Unlu find ECHS gains in college readiness & enrollment generalize beyond RCTs to all schools. Read more: doi.org/10.1162/edfp_a_00379 #EFP #EducationPolicy #CollegeReadiness

Leveraging Experimental and Observational Evidence to Assess the Generalizability of the Effects of...

Abstract. Early college high schools (ECHSs) in North Carolina are small public schools of choice on college campuses that seek to promote attaining postsecondary credits in high school, college...

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#FridayFeature: In “Teacher Quality and Teacher Mobility,” Li Feng & Tim R. Sass find that top- and bottom-quartile teachers leave at higher rates than average ones, and effective teachers are more likely to stay when surrounded by strong peers. Read more: doi.org/10.1162/EDFP_a_00214

Teacher Quality and Teacher Mobility

Abstract. There is growing concern among policy makers over the quality of the teacher workforce in general, and the distribution of effective teachers across schools. The impact of teacher attrition...

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#TakeawayTuesday: “Assessing the Relative Progressivity of the Biden Administration's Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Proposal,” Goss, Mangrum & Scally find up to $442B eligible, with younger, lower-credit, Black & Hispanic borrowers benefiting most. 🔗: doi.org/10.1162/edfp_a_00429

Assessing the Relative Progressivity of the Biden Administration's Federal Student Loan Forgiveness...

Abstract. We quantify the total stock of balances eligible for the Biden administration's 2022 student loan forgiveness proposal and examine which groups would have benefited most. Up to $442 billion...

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#FridayFeature: In “Peaks, Cliffs, and Valleys” (EFP), Robert M. Costrell and Michael Podgursky show how nonlinear pension incentives affect when teachers stay or retire—raising questions of efficiency, equity, and reform. Read more:doi.org/10.1162/edfp.2009.4.… #EFP

Peaks, Cliffs, and Valleys: The Peculiar Incentives in Teacher Retirement Systems and Their...

Abstract. This article examines the pattern of incentives for work versus retirement in six state teacher pension systems. We do this by examining the annual accrual of pension wealth from an...

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#ThrowbackThursday: In “Private Schools and Student Achievement” (Fall 2023), Ebrahim Azimi, Jane Friesen, and Simon Woodcock find Catholic and non-Christian faith schools raise scores, while others show smaller or negligible effects. Read more: doi.org/10.1162/edfp_a_00405 #EFP

Private Schools and Student Achievement

Abstract. We investigate the effects of private schools on reading and numeracy scores using rich population data. Conditional on lagged test scores and narrowly defined neighborhood indicators,...

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#FridayFeature: “Explaining Gaps in Readiness for College-Level Math: The Role of High School Courses” by Mark C. Long, Patrice Iatarola, and Dylan Conger. Read more: doi.org/10.1162/edfp.2009.4.… #EFP
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