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There’s Always Room for Improvement

The Persistent Benefits of a Large‐Scale Teacher Evaluation System

Simon Briole and Eric Maurin
Journal of Human Resources, July 2024, 59 (4) 1150-1179; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3368/jhr.1220-11370R1

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