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Adoption of Effective Practices in Schools - Todd Rogers - Radcliffe Institute

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Explore a compelling lecture by Todd Rogers, a behavioral scientist and professor at Harvard Kennedy School, as he presents findings from randomized control trials aimed at improving the adoption of welfare-enhancing innovations and practices in schools. Delve into various interventions, including attendance awards, vertebroplasty, parent information access, and energy use reduction. Examine the effectiveness of different strategies in reducing absenteeism and learn about key beliefs that influence outcomes. Gain insights into cost considerations, replication challenges, and the importance of experimentation in developing scalable interventions. Discover the impact of these practices on revenue, absenteeism rates, and overall educational outcomes. Understand the significance of principal preferences and why these interventions matter in the broader context of educational improvement.

Syllabus

Intro
Attendance Awards
Vertebroplasty
Three Structures
Access Parent Information
Superintendents Thought Survey
Energy Use
Reducing Absenteeism
The Completely Uninspired Intervention
Some Key Beliefs Matter
Cost
Replication
Experimentation
Revenue
Impact
Outcome
Absenteeism
Simulation
Principal Preference
Why Do We Care
Summary

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