Roland Fryer's Evidence-Backed Study on Helping Poor Kids in Failing Schools

Roland Fryer conducted a groundbreaking study in Houston's worst-performing schools, implementing measures like extended school years, longer school days, individual tutoring, and a culture of high expectations. By randomly treating half of the schools and making significant changes like firing teachers and principals, Fryer achieved a notable increase in math scores among students. The study's success highlights the importance of evidence-based interventions in improving outcomes for underprivileged students and suggests a need for implementing similar practices in education systems to uplift the performance of poor students.