Making the Case for Common Standards
A new brief recaps attempts to create national standards, and argues that doing so now is of crucial importance. Read Full Post >
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December 18, 2009
December 17, 2009
What Makes A 'Good Reader'?
Does it take more than lots of reading time and great role models to make terrific readers? Read Full Post >
December 16, 2009
Gender Equity in College Admissions: Do We Have a Problem?
More on the question of whether colleges need to revise admissions practices to drive up the numbers of men on campus. Read Full Post >
December 15, 2009
The Achievement Gap: A Useless Measure?
Columnist argues that the goal of narrowing the achievement gap is misguided. Read Full Post >
December 14, 2009
'Nagging And Nurturing' in Middle School to Prevent Dropouts
A national middle school model focuses on detecting potential dropouts in 6th grade and provides wraparound support to help them complete high school. Read Full Post >
December 11, 2009
Students Tell Education Stories in Ed. Dept's Winning Videos
Three middle and high school students win the Ed Department's video contest. Read Full Post >
December 10, 2009
Absences Key in Achievement Lag for Spec. Ed. Students
Absences are found to be a key factor in raising the dropout risk for Chicago 9th graders with disabilities. Read Full Post >
December 09, 2009
OMG, You Mean I Can't Facebook at Work?
Teens say they are less likely to take a job if they will not be permitted to access Facebook while they're at work. Read Full Post >
December 09, 2009
Restructuring Under NCLB: What We Know, What We Don't
A new report concludes that No Child Left Behind's restructuring strategies offer low-performing schools little help turning around. Read Full Post >
December 04, 2009
Roundup: Low College Completion Rates, 21st Century Skills
Education Trust study shows low college completion rates among minority and low-income students; two new books examine the debate about 21st century skills; a study questions whether charter-management groups can succeed on a larger scale. Read Full Post >
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