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| Prof. Marsh |
A recent study led by USC professors Katharine O. Strunk and
Julie A. Marsh took an in-depth look at the school turnarounds implemented
between 2010-2013 under the Public School Choice resolution. Using both
qualitative data—interviews, case studies, observations—and quantitative data—test
scores and suspensions statistics—they discovered that school turnarounds can
indeed have a measurable, positive impact if the conditions are right.
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| Prof. Strunk |
One of the most important factors that the study’s authors
believe contributed to schools that made successful turnarounds included paid
summertime professional development for teachers to help equip them going
forward into the new school year!
For more information about the study and a closer look at
the findings, check out
this report by Holly Yettick on the Education Week
blog!
