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Caught in the Middle: Arizona's English Language Learners and the High School Exit Exam (Report - Full)
Author(s): Angela Minnici, Dalia Zabala, Alice P. Bartley
In this report, we present a portrait of how some Arizona educators, students, and families are faring with the state exit exam, known as Arizona’s Instrument to Measure Standards or AIMS. In particular, we examine how Arizona’s exit exam policy is influencing the education of English language learners (ELLs)—a group of students that is caught in the middle of challenges and controversy about exit exams and education in Arizona. This report also attempts to identify the effects of the exit exam on ELLs in Arizona and to understand why districts and high schools in Arizona continue to struggle to raise pass rates for ELLs.
Published: November 13, 2007 Availability:  Full Report  |  Press Release

"It's Different Now": How Exit Exams Are Affecting Teaching and Learning in Jackson and Austin (Report - Full)
Author(s): Dalia Zabala, Angela Minnici
Since much of the previous research on exit exams, including CEP's own work, has looked at national patterns of implementation and passing rates, this study aimed to benefit policy and practice by focusing on the local level. In particular, we conducted case studies in Jackson and Austin that examined how classroom instruction and other initiatives are preparing students for exit exams, as well as how these exams are affecting students’ engagement in learning and their plans for postsecondary education. Alternate Download: Full Report | Press Release
Published: March 01, 2007 Availability:  Full Report  |  Press Release

Effects of High School Exit Exams on Dropout Rates (Article - Summary)
Author(s): Naomi Chudowsky, Keith Gayler
Summary of a Panel Discussion. This is the summary of a panel discussion covering major research dealing with the effects of exit exams on dropout rates and indications for future studies.
Published: March 01, 2003 Availability:  PDF

Do You Know … The Good News About American Education? (Report - Full)
Author(s): Nancy Kober, Diane Stark Rentner
Review of positive trends in student achievement from the 1980s and 1990s and comments on current challenges.
Published: January 01, 2000 Availability:  PDF

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