Districts Compare Notes on Data
The most successful systems were found to be those that focused on how to use the information to improve instruction. (July 22, 2008)
Stanford Opens Access to All Its Education Studies
The move to provide free online access to faculty research is believed to be a first among U.S. schools of education. (July 18, 2008)
Teachers Make Case for National Board
A new report calls for those who achieve NBPTS certification to play larger leadership and policy roles. (July 17, 2008)
Career Academies Seen to Pay Off in Higher Earnings
A research project found that students in career academies earned more money by their mid-20s than students in traditional high schools. (July 8, 2008)
Ed. Dept. Releases Guide for Evaluating Online Learning
The report is designed to help educators gauge the effectiveness of the rapidly growing field of online education. (July 2, 2008)
English-Learners Still Lag on Reading, Math Progress
States are having a hard time meeting targets under the federal No Child Left Behind Act, according to the Education Department’s latest report to Congress. (June 27, 2008)
Early-Education Research Viewed as a Policy Tool
Delegations from 14 states are looking for ways to apply the latest findings to pre-K initiatives amid budget pressures. (June 27, 2008)
Schools With Poor ELL Scores May Share Common Elements
A new study also finds that English-language learners as a group did better when they were not isolated in low-performing schools. (June 26, 2008)
Teacher Quality Found Improving in Chicago Schools
Study attributes enhancements to policy of hiring inexperienced teachers with stronger academic credentials. (June 25, 2008)
New Programs for Training Charter Leaders Scrutinized
An emerging crop of programs to prepare principals of charter schools shows promise but “miss or treat too lightly” certain crucial issues facing leaders of those independent public schools, a new report says. (June 24, 2008)
Top Students Said to Stagnate Under NCLB
A report finds that gains on national tests by high-achieving students lagged behind those of students at the low end of the spectrum. (June 18, 2008)
Debate Erupts on How to Pick Chief of U.S. Schools Data
Advocates for researchers and statisticians are at odds with federal education officials and their advisers over the best way to shield the National Center for Education Statistics from political interference. (June 16, 2008)
Motivation, Moxie, and a Shot at College
Investments of time and resources could encourage more high-achieving, low-income students to graduate from high school, says Leanna Landsmann.
A Silent Crisis: The Underrepresentation of Latinos in STEM Careers
If the United States is to remain competitive, we need children from every ethnic and economic background prepared for jobs and potential careers in these disciplines &mdash especially Latinos &mdash says Stanley Litow.
States Must Take the Lead in Improving School Leadership
"Education has not done nearly enough to develop leaders who can meet the increasing challenges America’s students and communities face," says Gerald L. Zahorchak.
Lewis Cohen, Raymond Pecheone, and Robert Littlefield answer questions on the implementation and viability of Rhode Island's performance-based assessment system.
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A 50-State Picture of Science, Math, and Voc Ed
The Education Commission of the States has launched a pair of online resources, which seek to provide a nationwide view of state efforts in science, math, and career and technical education.
—Sean Cavanagh, Curriculum Matters
So-called “high stakes” testing policies in reading and mathematics have had a positive effect on the science performance of students in struggling Florida schools, a study concludes.
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