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December 1, 2008
A Texas border district sees teacher training and data-based instruction as paths to learning gains—and the $1 million Broad award adds validation.
November 18, 2008
For children of Latino immigrants, a school’s environment can play a big role in helping them to catch up academically with non-Hispanic whites, according to a study by a researcher at Columbia University.
November 18, 2008
Supporters of the often-controversial method say the president-elect has been supportive of the idea and hope for momentum.