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Using students’ test scores to assess the efficacy of their teachers—a method known as the “value added” (VA) approach—has become increasingly prevalent in recent years. It has also become ...

Isn't that just a marketing distinction? Coleman: I think value-added distribution does have real meaning. The manufacturer, in essence, is hiring us almost as an outsourced service provider to ...