January 2006

The Link to Become Monthly eLink in 2006
Beginning in January 2006, Edvantia’s quarterly newsletter for educators, The Link, will become the eLink, as it moves to a more expansive, monthly, online format. Click here to subscribe to the eLink and receive the latest research and other resources from Edvantia online.

Last Issue of TransFormation Now Available Online
The final print issue of TransFormation presents findings from recent research and evaluation studies from Edvantia. Most of these studies took place in schools in Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia—the region served by the Appalachia Educational Laboratory at Edvantia. These investigations offer insights and evidence to inform policy discussions and decisions. Current and back issues are available.

Edvantia Offers Evaluation Services to Federal American History Grant Seekers
Edvantia evaluation experts provide external project evaluation services to local education agencies seeking U.S. Department of Education Teaching American History grants.

Research Corner
Randomized field trials are not the best or only way to address all important research questions, but they are often described as the "gold standard." Edvantia's monthly Research Corner page in District Administration magazine explores why researchers and NCLB express enthusiasm for experimental research designs, why schools may hesitate to participate, and possible win-win solutions: Read the article at http://www.districtadministration.com/page.cfm?p=1346.

Grants Update—January 2006
This new listing features education-related grants from the federal government, foundations, and other sources.


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