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Investigating the Use of Research Evidence in Debates over Education Policy April 16, 2012

Investigating the Use of Research Evidence in Debates over Education Policy April 16, 2012. Rob Asen and Deb Gurke. Overview of school-board study. Three medium-sized districts 160 meetings and 30 interviews Analysis of meeting transcripts and interviews with key participants

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Investigating the Use of Research Evidence in Debates over Education Policy April 16, 2012

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  1. Investigating the Use of Research Evidence in Debates over Education PolicyApril 16, 2012 Rob Asen and Deb Gurke

  2. Overview of school-board study • Three medium-sized districts • 160 meetings and 30 interviews • Analysis of meeting transcripts and interviews with key participants • Communication approach

  3. Six Evidence Types

  4. Use of research evidence in meetings Specific references General references

  5. Factors influencing use of research evidence Advocate Audience Context

  6. Phase One Publications • Gurke, D., Asen, R., Conners, P., Solomon, R., & Gumm, E. (2011). Using Research Right. American School Board Journal. August 2, 2011. • Asen, R., Gurke, D., Solomon, R, Conners, P, Gumm, E. (2011). “The Research Says”: Definitions and Uses of a Key Policy Term in Federal Law and Local School Board Deliberations. Argumentation and Advocacy 47(4), 195-213. • Asen, R., Gurke, D., Solomon, R, Conners, P, Gumm, E. Research Evidence and School Board Deliberations: Lessons From Three Wisconsin School Districts. Educational Policy.Published online 16 January 2012, http://epx.sagepub.com/content/early/2012/01/12/0895904811429291

  7. Phase Two Analysis • Relationships matter • Research does not exist in isolation

  8. Phase Two Analysis Different meanings of trust • Among board members • Between board members and administration • In research(ers) • Between Decision-makers and Community—communication and constituents

  9. Among board members • Goodwill • Deliberation • Openness

  10. Between Board and Administration • Transparency • Ideology • Roles

  11. In research(ers) • Experience • Bias • Feasibility

  12. Community and Constituents • Interests • Communication

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