Incentives are key to improve schools

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Research shows that increased spending on US schools has not been matched by increases in student performance, and a number of ineffiencies have been revealed. There is evidence that some teachers and schools perform better than others, and a group of economists, who set out economic strategies for schools reform six years ago, based their strategies on incentives and costs and benefits analyses. Reforms should incorporate several performance measures, such as objective test data, teacher observations and feedback from parents and students.

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Alternative paths to school reform

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Many observers believe that American schools are in crisis, although students themselves rated schools positively in a nationwide survey. DAvid Berliner and Bruce Biddle of the University of Missouri contradict claims that schools are in trouble, although they acknowledge there are problems. David Tyack and Larry Cuban of Stanford University believe schools should be seen as organic institutions.

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U.s. education system seeks wholesale reform

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Most states in the US have established general content standards for students, along with specific benchmarks. However the setting of standards alone will not ensure that students increase their levels of achievement. Other pathways to reform include assessments, accountability, resources, improved teacher education and student acceptance of the fundamental goals of education.

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