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How educational research could play a greater role in K-12 school improvement

  • Written by Detris Honora Adelabu, Clinical Professor of Applied Human Development, Boston University
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For the past 20 years, I have taught research methods in education to students here in the U.S. and in other countries. While the purpose of the course is to show students how to do effective research, the ultimate goal of the research...

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