10 postings from Kitchen Table Math on the "Blame the Student" problem. Includes good links to the Galen Alessi research.
A closer look at Galen Alessi"s research on school attitudes toward students with learning difficulties. Interesting....
Hanushek discusses the importance of good teachers in improving student outcomes. A great interview that piggy-backs nicely with the Galin Alessi research on the strength of the "blame the student" meme at schools. Important sections of this interview: "Teacher Quality and Student Achievement," "Deeper into Teacher Quality," and "More on the Quality of Teachers." Cited by Malcolm Gladwell.
Betsy Gunszelman examples how "blaming the student" and disincentives hurt student performance and weaken a school climate.