Interview.

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Title: Interview.
Source: Journal of Educational Research. May2007, Vol. 100 Issue 5, p324-327. 4p.
Subjects: Bracey, Gerald W., Reading Educational Research: How to Avoid Getting Statistically Snookered (Book), No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Authors
Geographic Terms: United States
Abstract: An interview with Dr. Gerald W. Bracey, author of the book "Reading Educational Research: How to Avoid Getting Statistically Snookered," is presented. When asked about his opposing position on the U.S. No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), he says that no firm data shows that Reading First program under the NCLB is improving reading. He comments on mathematics and science programs in public school curriculum. He also offers thoughts on extending the public school day in the U.S.
Database: Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection
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Abstract:An interview with Dr. Gerald W. Bracey, author of the book "Reading Educational Research: How to Avoid Getting Statistically Snookered," is presented. When asked about his opposing position on the U.S. No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), he says that no firm data shows that Reading First program under the NCLB is improving reading. He comments on mathematics and science programs in public school curriculum. He also offers thoughts on extending the public school day in the U.S.
ISSN:00220671
DOI:10.3200/JOER.100.5.324-328