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Factors in School Ratings

Seth, Caleb, and John discuss the various factors that shape school ratings and test scores. 

 

Sources Cited:

Faught, Erin L, et al. “The Combined Impact of Diet, Physical Activity, Sleep and Screen Time on Academic Achievement: A Prospective Study of Elementary School Students in Nova Scotia, Canada.” The International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 9 Mar. 2017, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5343372/.

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“Participation in High School Athletics Has Long-Lasting Benefits.” NFHS, https://www.nfhs.org/articles/participation-in-high-school-athletics-has-long-lasting-benefits/?dlv-emuid=4a95f07f-92eb-41fb-81ef-c7f913ede53b&dlv-mlid=1850068.

Reilly, Katie. “How L.A. Schools Improved Students' Test Scores.” Time, Time, 28 Oct. 2022, https://time.com/6225894/los-angeles-schools-improvement-pandemic-learning-naep/.

Reilly, Katie. “How L.A. Schools Improved Students' Test Scores.” Time, Time, 28 Oct. 2022, https://time.com/6225894/los-angeles-schools-improvement-pandemic-learning-naep/.

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