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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 PolicyApril 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 • Communication approach
Use of research evidence in meetings Specific references General references
Factors influencing use of research evidence Advocate Audience Context
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
Phase Two Analysis • Relationships matter • Research does not exist in isolation
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
Among board members • Goodwill • Deliberation • Openness
Between Board and Administration • Transparency • Ideology • Roles
In research(ers) • Experience • Bias • Feasibility
Community and Constituents • Interests • Communication