Leveraging Big Data to Help Each Learner and Accelerate Learning Science

by Philip H. Winne
This article argues that today’s gold standard for identifying what works, the randomized controlled trial, poorly serves each and any individual learner. Elements of this argument provide grounds for proposed remedies in cases where software can log extensive data about the operations that each learner applies to learning and about each bit of information to which a learner applies those operations.
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Teach for America Placement and Teacher Vacancies: Evidence from the Mississippi Delta

by Chris Curran
This study estimates the impact of the use of Teach for America by a school district on teacher vacancies reported by the district.
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Finding Common Ground Through JPA

by Bradley A. Ermeling & Genevieve Graff-Ermeling
This commentary features an extraordinary example of a teacher team that overcame significant obstacles with complex group dynamics, diverse curriculum responsibilities, and a history of ineffective meetings.