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 >
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December 17, 2009
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 04, 2009
Better Preparation Needed for High School Teachers, Report Says
A report calls for specific types of preparation for aspiring high school teachers. Read Full Post >
November 04, 2009
Ford Foundation Launches High School Initiative
The Ford Foundation announces a $100 million initiative to improve high schools. Read Full Post >
October 26, 2009
An Effective Way to Teach Literacy in Middle School?
Three researchers present a method of teaching middle-school literacy. Read Full Post >
October 23, 2009
The Politics of Race and the Achievement Gap
A Virginia high school teacher grapples with the way race shapes conversation about achievement. Read Full Post >
October 07, 2009
A Teacher's Quest to Teach 'College Success'
A Cincinnati teacher is drawing national notice for a course she designed to help students succeed in college. Read Full Post >
September 01, 2009
Chicago High School Teachers Report Pressure to Change Student Grades
Study finds 30 percent of Chicago high school teachers feel pressure to change student grades, and 20 percent actually did so. Read Full Post >
June 04, 2009
Dropouts: A Blame Game?
Teachers and principals are quick to assign blame to forces other than themselves when asked why kids drop out of school. Read Full Post >
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