Three objections to my theses
1) Charter schools are performing better in there standardized test scores than public schools.
A) Although This is true, they are still sending more children to a four year college and graduating college than public schools
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
RJA 10b: Reasons
5 reasons I believe my claim to be true:
1) Studies show a higher number of kids leaving charter high school and going onto college than the number of kids leaving public high school and going onto college.
2) Studies show a higher number of children from charter schools graduating a four year university than those from public schools.
3) Charter schools have more freedom with their curriculum so they are able to focus more on college prep than those public schools that are trying to just meet state standards.
4) The families in charter schools are there because they want to be and they chose to be there. This results in them working harder to do well and excel.
5) Charter schools are working with children that are pretty much on the same level academically. Children in public schools range from special needs to above average. There is a balancing act that takes place so these schools can accommodate all of their students and often times the children that above average academically will get held down to the level of their peers.
1) Studies show a higher number of kids leaving charter high school and going onto college than the number of kids leaving public high school and going onto college.
2) Studies show a higher number of children from charter schools graduating a four year university than those from public schools.
3) Charter schools have more freedom with their curriculum so they are able to focus more on college prep than those public schools that are trying to just meet state standards.
4) The families in charter schools are there because they want to be and they chose to be there. This results in them working harder to do well and excel.
5) Charter schools are working with children that are pretty much on the same level academically. Children in public schools range from special needs to above average. There is a balancing act that takes place so these schools can accommodate all of their students and often times the children that above average academically will get held down to the level of their peers.
RJA 10a: Claim
Do Charter Schools and Public Schools Equally Prepare Students to go onto and have Success in College?
No they do not equally prepare students to go onto college and have success in college. Charter Schools are having a higher percent of children going to a four year university after charter high school and a higher number of students graduating from a four year university than their public school counterparts.
No they do not equally prepare students to go onto college and have success in college. Charter Schools are having a higher percent of children going to a four year university after charter high school and a higher number of students graduating from a four year university than their public school counterparts.
Friday, October 12, 2012
RJA 7a: Evaluation of Sources
Authority
- What are the author's credentials?
Associate Professor of Applied Statistics, Department of Social Sciences and
Humanities
in the Professions, New York University, Steinhardt School of
Culture,
Education, and Human Development and Associate Professor (by
courtesy)
of Applied Psychology (2008-)
Deputy Commissioner, National
Center for Education Statistics (2006-2008)
U.S.
Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences
Affiliated Research Professor, National Center for the Study of Privatization in
Education,
Teachers College, Columbia University (2005-)
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Georgetown Public Policy Institute, Georgetown
University
(2006-2008).
Analytic Methodologist,
Central Intelligence Agency (2005-2006)
Office
of Transnational Issues, Strategic Assessments Group
Assistant Professor,
Department of Educational Research, Measurement, and
Evaluation,
Boston College, Lynch School of Education (2003-2005).
Instructor,
SUNY Stony Brook, Department of Political Science (2001-2003).
Officer, U.S. Navy,
(1994-1999). Surface warfare officer and nuclear reactor
operating
engineer. Duty stations included USS Kauffman (Ordnance and
Anti-Submarine
Warfare Officer); Naval Nuclear Power School, Orlando
FL;
Nuclear Prototype, Ballston Spa, NY; and USS South Carolina
(Reactor
Controls Officer).
- Does the author have expertise on the subject? Yes
- What degree(s) does the author hold? From what college or university?
Education
Ph.D., SUNY Stony
Brook, Political Science, May 2003
Fields: Political Economy and Public Policy, Statistical
Methodology,
Political Psychology
M. A., SUNY Stony
Brook, Political Science, May 2001
A. B., Harvard
University, Cambridge, MA, June 1994
Concentration:
Government, Cum Laude
Sub-concentrations:
Economics, Sociology
- Is the author a member of professional organizations? Yes
- Are they affiliated with any of the following: a university or college, government agency, publisher or press, or their own company? Yes, a University, Government Agency
Timeliness
- When was the information published? 2009
- When was the web site last updated? N/A
Documentation
- Does the author refer to other works? Yes, a lot!
- Does the Web page provide related links? N/A
- Is a bibliography provided? No
- Does the author support statements with data or references? Yes
Purpose & Audience
- Is the information presented intended to inform, persuade, present opinions, report research, or sell a product? Inform, Report Research
- For what audience is it intended? General Public and Professionals
- Is it popular or scholarly? Scholarly
- Does it show any bias? No
Review Process
- Was there any review process at all? I Can’t tell
- Was it critically reviewed after it was written? I Can’t tell
Suitability
- Does the source contain the information you need? Yes, it is full of statistics and data
- Is it written at a level you can understand? No, way over my head
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