Zhengren finds:

- Coherence of early coursework selection predicts important later college success

- An automated advising tool (Degree Works) helps students make more coherent course choices

With data from Los Angeles & Maryland, the authors find that being assigned to an easier grading teacher (who assigns higher grades on average):

- Decreases future test scores, likelihood of graduating high
school and taking the SAT

- Reduces post-secondary enrollment, employment and earnings

The deadline for their applications is Dec 1. Learn more about Gayithri here: education.illinois.edu/profile/gayi...

"wasn’t amazing"
!!!

Ah that's terrible. Getting the wheel stuck in a street car track is a particular kind of jarring awful accident.

For fairness and efficiency I don't typically correspond with applicants before I review applications. In other words, you do not have to email me or meet with me over Zoom in order for me to consider you. Your application is the best way to show me your interest/skill.