Tag: Examines
Consumer Reports Examines Pesticide Use on Produce to Help Consumers Reduce Risk
Yonkers, NY (PRWEB) March 19, 2015 Fresh produce is an important part of a healthy diet. A new study by Consumer Reports looks at the risks of pesticide residues for 48 fruits and vegetables from around the globe to come up with guidelines to help consumers reduce their exposure to these toxic chemicals. The […]
Special Issue of Educational Researcher Examines Value-Added Measures
Washington, DC (PRWEB) March 12, 2015 The American Educational Research Association has published a special edition of its peer-reviewed journal Educational Researcher (ER) devoted to examining value-added measures (VAM). Since 2009, President Barack Obama’s Race to the Top initiative has brought on a wave of value-added-based accountability measures, with value-added now embedded in policy […]