Schools Matter for Student Achievement, Don't They?
Family socio-economic status
Level of parental education
Family structure
Level of parental involvement in student’s education
Student IQ
here, and another one is here) But even if family background determines half of student success, that still means the other half is up to our schools. What role do schools play in developing the raw talent that walks in the door? And how can school boards and communities separate the influence of schools from the very substantial influence of family background? In my next post we will look at a real life example of student achievement ... and how testing can help us differentiate between school and non-school influences on student achievement.