Evaluation as a Management Tool Ariel Fiszbein ˙ Feb 26, 2015 ˙ PREAL Blog Clarín, December 29, 2014 An interview with the new Director of the UNESCO Institute for Statistics, Silvia Montoya: lessons and future endeavors.Read more +
Citizen-led Learning Assessments in Africa & Asia ˙ Dec 10, 2012 ˙ PREAL Blog A recent publication highlights an innovative approach to assessing children’s proficiency in reading and math.Read more +
VIDEO: Teacher Policy Assessment ˙ Aug 7, 2012 ˙ PREAL Blog World Bank Short video discussing research on teacher policies for the SABER initiative.Read more +
The Missing Voice of Students and Parents in Teacher Performance Evaluation ˙ Jan 3, 2011 ˙ PREAL Blog PREAL Working Paper argues that student opinion can enrich models and standards for evaluating teacher performance.Read more +
National Assessments of Educational Achievement ˙ Oct 2, 2009 ˙ PREAL Blog Three volumes discuss the features, activities, and uses of establishing national assessments of educational achievement.Read more +
Correa Confronts Teachers with Performance Evaluations ˙ Jun 30, 2009 ˙ PREAL Blog Column addresses conflict between Ecuadoran teachers' unions and President Correa.Read more +
Interview with Jeff Puryear for Todos Pela Educação ˙ Jun 18, 2009 ˙ PREAL Blog Interview discusses Latin America and its recognition of the role of education in the economy and democratic governance.Read more +
Using standards and assessments to improve learning ˙ Jan 28, 2009 ˙ PREAL Blog Article examines how Minnesota improved its performance in math and science using standards and assessments. Read more +
Focus on SERCE ˙ Nov 7, 2008 ˙ PREAL Blog PREAL newsletters discuss results of recent international student achievement test and more.Read more +
Cuban education ˙ Oct 21, 2008 ˙ PREAL Blog Cuba's academic advantage - books and Q&A session that examines it's successes and what other LAC countries can learn.Read more +