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Sensemaking of Process Data from Evaluation Studies of Educational Games: An Application of Cross-Classified Item Response Theory Modeling

  • Tianying Feng and Li Cai

Demographics, Purpose, and Dreams: Predicting Entering College as an Undecided Major Student

  • Casandra E. Harper; Rachael Orr; Ellen Bara Stolzenberg

A random item effects generalized partial credit model with a multiple imputation-based scoring procedure

  • Sijia Huang, Seungwon Chung, and Li Cai

Cross-Classified Item Response Theory Modeling With an Application to Student Evaluation of Teaching

  • Sijia Huang and Li Cai

Teaching and Learning at 31 Schools During the COVID-19 Pandemic

  • Jia Wang, Deborah La Torre, Linda F. Adreani, Lauren Kinnard, Seth Leon, David Kikoler, and Elaine Rosales

Exploring the Relationship Between Student Learning Location and Student Outcomes in MSAP-Funded Schools During the COVID-19 Pandemic

  • Jia Wang, Seth Leon, Linda Adreani, Roxanne M. Sylvester, Velette Bozeman, David Kikoler, and Elaine Rosales

50 Years of Magnet Schools: An Overview of Desegregation Efforts

  • Rolf J. Straubhaar, Jia Wang, and Roxanne M. Sylvester

Lord–Wingersky Algorithm Version 2.5 with Applications

  • Sijia Huang and Li Cai

Examining the Effect of an Interdisciplinary Literacy Program on Student Learning

  • Jia Wang, Joan L. Herman, Seth Leon, and Scott Epstein

Incremental Model Fit Assessment in the Case of Categorical Data: Tucker–Lewis Index for Item Response Theory Modeling

  • Li Cai, Seung Won Chung, and Taehun Lee

Cross-Classified Random Effects Modeling for Moderated Item Calibration

  • Seungwon Chung and Li Cai

LDC in Action: Learning Effects in a Large Urban District

  • Joan L. Herman, Jia Wang, Deborah La Torre, Scott Epstein, and Seth Leon

Teacher and Administrator Experiences With Teacher Recruitment, Retention and Support in a California Charter-led Turnaround School

  • Jia Wang, Rolf Straubhaar, and Christine Ong

Literacy Design Collaborative 2018–2019 Evaluation Report

  • Jia Wang, Joan L. Herman, Scott Epstein, Seth Leon, Deborah La Torre, and Velette Bozeman

“What Makes Your School Work?” A Qualitative Study of Eight Magnet Schools

  • Joan L. Herman, Glory Tobiason, and Jia Wang

Does “Measure Up!” Measure Up? Evaluation of an iPad App to Teach Preschoolers Measurement Concepts

  • Katerina Schenke, Elizabeth J. K. H. Redman, Gregory K. W. K. Chung, Sandy M. Chang, Tianying Feng, Charles B. Parks, and Jeremy D. Roberts

Simulation-Based Assessment of Ultrasound Proficiency

  • Markus R. Iseli, John J. Lee, Katerina Schenke, Seth Leon, Deborah Lim, Barbara Jones, and Li Cai

Ensuring the Comparability of Modified Tests Administered to Special Populations

  • Phoebe C. Winter, Mark Hansen, and Michelle McCoy

Literacy Design Collaborative 2017–2018 Evaluation Report

  • Jia Wang, Joan L. Herman, Scott Epstein, Seth Leon, Deborah La Torre, Sandy Chang, Velette Bozeman, and Julie Haubner

Long-Term Outcome Study: A Longitudinal Study of LA’s BEST Students’ Persistence and Graduation Rates

  • Deborah La Torre, Seth Leon, Jia Wang, and Li Cai

Validating Career-Readiness Features in High School Assessments

  • Jenny C. Kao, Nichole M. Rivera, Brettany Clemens, and Li Cai

Career-Readiness Features in Korean Assessment Items

  • Kilchan Choi, Jenny C. Kao, Nichole M. Rivera, and Li Cai

Using Feature Analysis to Examine Career Readiness in High School Assessments

  • Jenny C. Kao, Kilchan Choi, Nichole M. Rivera, Ayesha Madni, and Li Cai

Exploring Career-Readiness Features in High School Test Items Through Cognitive Laboratory Interviews

  • Ayesha Madni, Jenny C. Kao, Nichole M. Rivera, Eva L. Baker, and Li Cai

Literacy Design Collaborative 2016–2017 Evaluation Report for the New York City Department of Education

  • Jia Wang, Joan L. Herman, Scott Epstein, Seth Leon, Julie Haubner, Deborah La Torre, and Velette Bozeman

To the Means and Beyond: Understanding Variation in Students’ Perceptions of Teacher Emotional Support

  • Katerina Schenke, Erik Ruzek, Arena C. Lam, Stuart A. Karabenick, and Jacquelynne S. Eccles

A Research Synthesis of Magnet School Effect on Student Outcomes: Beyond Descriptive Studies

  • Jia Wang, Joan L. Herman, and Daniel Dockterman

From Structure to Process: Do Students’ Own Construction of Their Classroom Drive Their Learning?

  • Katerina Schenke

Is There a Magnet-School Effect? A Multisite Study of MSAP-Funded Magnet Schools

  • Jia Wang, Jonathan D. Schweig, and Joan L. Herman

Comprehensive Standards-Based Assessment Systems Supporting Learning

  • Joan Herman

Supporting Students in Close Reading

  • Barbara Jones, Sandy Chang, Margaret Heritage, Glory Tobiason, and Joan Herman

What’s Learned First, What’s Learned Together? Developing a Yearlong Plan from the K–8 College and Career Ready Standards for Mathematical Content

  • Glory Tobiason, Sandy Chang, Margaret Heritage, Barbara Jones, & Joan Herman
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