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Measuring Teacher Value Added in DC, 2013-2014 School Year

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  • Eric Isenberg
  • Elias Walsh

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In this report, we document our approach to estimating a value-added model of teacher effectiveness in the District of Columbia Public Schools and eligible DC charter schools participating in Race to the Top during the 2013–2014 school year.

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  • Eric Isenberg & Elias Walsh, "undated". "Measuring Teacher Value Added in DC, 2013-2014 School Year," Mathematica Policy Research Reports 14bc29fa36284ece969295946, Mathematica Policy Research.
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