RSD-Inspired District to Start in Virginia
Virginia is getting closer to starting a new state-run district. Read Full Post >
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June 11, 2013
May 01, 2013
School Turnaround Considerations for Local Boards
The $3 billion federal School Improvement Grant has prescribed methods for turning around the lowest-performing schools in the nation. A new report says local school boards need to consider a number of factors before deciding which method will be best. Read Full Post >
June 04, 2012
Massachusetts Develops Turnaround Plan for Lawrence District
The struggling school system is now under an improvement plan that includes partnerships with high-performing charter schools. Read Full Post >
March 15, 2012
Philadelphia Schools Study Doesn't Meet Clearinghouse Standards
The What Works Clearinghouse said that a study of district- and charter-run schools in Philadelphia did not measure those schools' academic growth against schools with similar achievement levels. Read Full Post >
February 21, 2012
Philadelphia School Reforms Show Positive Early Results
The results of the first year of a school turnaround effort in some of the district's K-8 schools shows an improvement in reading and math scores. Read Full Post >
December 21, 2011
Education Philanthropy Expands to Buffalo, N.Y.
Say Yes to Education, currently working with the school district in Syracuse, will partner with community groups to offer comprehensive supports for Buffalo families. Read Full Post >
December 21, 2011
Former New Orleans Recovery District Chief to Lead Conn. District
Paul G. Vallas said he plans to serve in an interim role to stabilize the district for a permanent schools chief. Read Full Post >
December 12, 2011
New Jersey Districts Chafe Under State Control
The state took over three New Jersey districts more than a decade ago, but observers on the ground say the results have been mixed. Read Full Post >
October 25, 2010
Tackling Turnaround Takes 'Art' and 'Science'
What does it look like to turn around a high school in a neglected and isolated part of town? How does a staff of teachers and administrators show students they are cared for and haven't been forgotten, while pushing them hard in a bid to improve lagging test scores? I set out in my story posted t... Read Full Post >
August 30, 2010
Survey Finds Limited Familiarity, Success With Turnarounds
A new survey released today finds that few school districts are familiar with the four federal models for turning around low-performing schools and even fewer have implemented them. Read Full Post >
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