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Measuring School and Teacher Value Added in DC, 2011-2012 School Year

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  • Eric Isenberg
  • Heinrich Hock

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In this report, we describe the value-added models used as part of teacher evaluation systems in the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) and in eligible DC charter schools participating in Race to the Top.

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  • Eric Isenberg & Heinrich Hock, "undated". "Measuring School and Teacher Value Added in DC, 2011-2012 School Year," Mathematica Policy Research Reports 429d075abf05480eb0fbb4831, Mathematica Policy Research.
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