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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Unfortunately, there is no “miracle” and the scores are still very low. The Urban Institute adjusted the scores for demographics which means they are effectively lowering the benchmark for proficiency in states with larger minority populations. Demographically adjusting the data to create fake miracle does nothing to help kids actually learn and be successful. The Urban Institute should do better and hold everyone to the same high standard. [/quote]
I don’t get this comment…how would the data be at all valid if you DIDN’T adjust for demographics? You have to adjust for demographics to get any sort of good and honest data that can be used for comparison sake. Performance is strongly correlated to race and income, so when you look at raw data, the white/rich states are going to perform the best. DUH. But all that tells you is which states are rich and white. When you compare like groups, you are better able to isolate the dependent variable and evaluate the impact and effectiveness of the *schools.* And the teaching. And educational policy.

Isn’t that just basic statistics? What am I missing?[/quote]

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