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 >
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December 16, 2009
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
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 >
December 03, 2009
High Schools Flying Blind Without College Data, Report Says
A new report urges the federal government to help high schools get and interpret college-proficiency data so they can better prepare their students for college. Read Full Post >
December 03, 2009
Expanding Charters in Massachusetts: Any Help for High Schools?
Arne Duncan joins Mass. Gov. Deval Patrick to announce proposed charter expansion. Will this offer any help for high schools? Read Full Post >
December 03, 2009
Will Turnaround Rules Help Transform Struggling High Schools?
Race to the Top guidelines raise new questions about turning around the lowest-performing schools. Read Full Post >
December 02, 2009
PTA Seeks to Build Parent Support for Common Standards
The PTA announces a campaign to build parent support for common standards. Read Full Post >
December 01, 2009
Survey Shows Gaps in Expectations of High Schools
A survey uncovers gaps between what families want from high school and what high school teachers see as their main job. Read Full Post >
November 25, 2009
Does Louisiana's Career Diploma Option Lower Standards?
Educators and policymakers debate whether Louisiana's career diploma represents a lowering of standards. Read Full Post >
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