Revitalizing Program Evaluation

Alan L. Ginsburg
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Alan L. Ginsburg: U.S. Department of Education

Evaluation Review, 1989, vol. 13, issue 6, 579-597

Abstract: This study explores reform strategies which the Department of Education has introduced to improve the quality and use of its evaluations. These reforms respond to concerns identified in major reports that were extremely critical of the department's methodological and managerial approach to conducting evaluation studies. Four types of reforms are examined: (1) organiza tional changes to improve operations, (2) expanded design approaches to strengthen method ological practices, (3) new standards to ensure evaluation quality, and (4) shifts in fiscal support to promote underfunded evaluation activities. The article also discusses the importance of developing a mutually supportive relationship between evaluators and policymakers.

Date: 1989
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DOI: 10.1177/0193841X8901300602

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