2008 Learning
Framework Impact
Assessment: St. John
the Baptist Parish
Public Schools versus
Louisiana as a State
Prepared by Steven H. Shaha, PhD, DBA
Spring 2011
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Executive Summary
The Learning Framework produced results for St. Johns
that significantly exceeded those experienced by the
other schools in the state collectively:
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St. John experienced significantly greater gains
in 2008 vs. 2007 than did Louisiana as a State
collectively.
St. John closed the achievement gap in every
category for which they began at a
disadvantage.
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Reading
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Math
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Science
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Social Studies
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Dr. Steven H. Shaha
Dr. Steven H. Shaha earned his doctorate in research
methods and applied statistics (PhD, UCLA), and holds
master’s degrees in education (University of Arizona) and
cognition (Arizona State University). He has taught and
lectured at a host of major universities, including Harvard
where he is currently an adjunct lecturer, University of Utah,
UCLA, Princeton University, University of Michigan, Columbia
University, New York University,
California State University, and others.
Dr. Shaha has taught in many subject areas, including research methods with
quantitative and qualitative analyses, both applied and mathematical statistics and
analytics, continuous improvement, data-driven organizational redesign, strategic
planning, and dissemination and publishing.
Dr. Shaha has presented over 150 professional papers, has over 100 peerreviewed publications in print, over 35 technical notes, and two books.
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