Think Tank Claims Middle-Class Schools Falling Short
Middle-class schools educate the most students, but have surprisingly low achievement results, according to Third Way, a think-tank advocating moderate policy ideas. Read Full Post >
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September 21, 2010
Study Finds Wide Variations in Preparation, Graduation of NYC Students
A new report out this morning studying the graduation rates of New York City high schools finds a student's 8th grade attendance rate was the strongest predictor if that student would later graduate with his or her peers. Read Full Post >
April 13, 2010
School District Funding Woes Increase
As funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act dries up and state and local budgets take a free-fall, school districts are feeling the economic pressure even more. Read Full Post >
January 22, 2010
Time For School Districts to Do More With Less, Experts Say
Experts say America's school districts have to tighten their budgets and spend money far more efficiently than ever before. Read Full Post >
December 29, 2009
Google Users Gaga for Schools in 2009
Searches for school-related information top Google lists in most major cities. Read Full Post >
December 17, 2009
New Orleans Parents Optimistic About State of Public Schools
New Orleans parents have a positive view of their schools, a new study finds. Read Full Post >
September 02, 2009
Berkeley Unified's Diversity Plan a Model for Integration, Researchers Say
The district is divided into areas that are assigned a "diversity code," which is then used to make assignments for elementary schools. Read Full Post >
August 31, 2009
Obama's Popularity Can Shift Opinions on School Reforms, Study Says
A popular president's strong stances on education issues can shift the public perception of that issue, according to a new poll released today by Education Next magazine and the Program on Education Policy and Governance at Harvard University. Knowing President Obama's opinion on the issues gave... Read Full Post >
August 26, 2009
ACLU Says Districts Need Better Policing Policies
How do you balance safety with a desire not to increase the number of students with juvenile records? Read Full Post >
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