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David Rutkowski

David Rutkowski

Associate Professor of Education Policy, Indiana University
David Rutkowski is an Associate Professor with a joint appointment in Educational Policy and Educational Inquiry at Indiana University. Prior to IU David was a Professor of Education at the Center for Educational Measurement (CEMO) at the University of Oslo, Norway. David’s research is focused on educational policy and measurement with specific emphasis on international large-scale assessment and program evaluation. David has collaborated with or consulted for national and international organizations, lead evaluations, projects, and workshops on assessment in over 30 countries. He currently is the co-editor of the IEA policy brief series and serves on several editorial boards.

Kids with a desk and a quiet place to study do better in school, data shows

May 09, 2021 08:50 am UTC| Insights & Views

Ask what students need to learn at home, and the answer often involves access to Wi-Fi or a digital device. For example, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 sets aside US$7.1 billion to support access to high-speed...

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Impact of Iran-Israel conflict on Stocks, Gold and Bitcoin

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Politics

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Science

If life exists on Jupiter’s moon Europa, scientists might soon be able to detect it

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Exploding stars are rare but emit torrents of radiation − if one happened close enough to Earth, it could threaten life on the planet

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An eclipse for everyone – how visually impaired students can ‘get a feel for’ eclipses

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