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Does Money Matter?: The Effect Of School Resources On Student Achievement And Adult Success-used
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Many Believe That American Education Can Only Be Improved With A Sizable Infusion Of New Resources Into The Nation'S Schools. Others Find Little Evidence That Large Increases In Spending Lead To Improvements In Educational Performance. Do Additional School Resources Actually Make Any Difference?The Evidence On This Question Offers A Striking Paradox. Many Analysts Have Found That Extra School Resources Play A Negligible Role In Improving Student Achievement While Children Are In School. Yet Many Economists Have Gathered Data Showing That Students Who Attend Wellendowed Schools Grow Up To Enjoy Better Job Market Success Than Children Whose Education Takes Place In Schools Where Resources Are Limited. For Example, Children Who Attend Schools With A Lower Pupilteacher Ratio And A Better Educated Teaching Staff Appear To Earn Higher Wages As Adults Than Children Who Attend Poorer Schools.This Book, Which Grew Out Of A Brookings Conference, Brings Together Scholars From A Variety Of Disciplines To Discuss The Evidence On The Link Between School Resources And Educational And Economic Outcomes. In A Lively Exchange Of Views, They Debate Whether Additional Spending Can Improve The Performance Of The Nation'S Schools.In Addition To Editor Gary Burtless, The Contributors Include Eric Hanushek, University Of Rochester; James Heckman, University Of Chicago; Julian Betts, University Of California, San Diego; Richard Murnane, Harvard University; Larry Hedges, University Of Chicago; And Christopher Jencks, Northwestern University.Dialogues On Public Policy '
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Does Money Matter?: The Effect of School Resources on Student Achievement and Adult Success'? A: The book analyzes the impact of school resources on student achievement and adult success, discussing whether increased funding leads to improved educational outcomes.
- Q: Who are the contributors to this book? A: The book features contributions from notable scholars including Gary Burtless, Eric Hanushek, James Heckman, Julian Betts, Richard Murnane, Larry Hedges, and Christopher Jencks.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding, making it durable and suitable for long-term use.
- Q: When was 'Does Money Matter?' published? A: The book was published on July 1, 1996.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is classified as a used book in good condition, indicating it has been previously owned but is still in satisfactory shape.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book has a total of 316 pages.
- Q: What is the main argument presented in the book? A: The book presents a paradox where increased school resources do not consistently correlate with improved educational performance, yet better-funded schools lead to better job market outcomes for students.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of the book? A: No specific edition is mentioned for this book; it is available in its original published format.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers topics related to public policy, educational resources, economic outcomes, and the relationship between school funding and student success.
- Q: Can this book be useful for educators and policymakers? A: Yes, the insights and discussions in the book can provide valuable perspectives for educators and policymakers interested in understanding the effects of funding on education.