Which of the following statements is not verified by research?
a. Staff development appears to have limited impact on student achievement.
b. Staff development related to accountability appears to be effective.
c. Increasing the amount of time spent on staff development appears to increase achievement.
d. Staff development time is most effective when it is conducted when students are not in school.
ANS: D
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