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Microsoft Joins Effort for Laptops for Children
Posted on 16 MayElementary Math Grows Exponentially Tougher
Posted on 27 DecThe Washington Post
Improving the Odds: Preparing Washington Students for Family-Wage Jobs
Posted on 07 Dec | 1 comment
Right now, Washington's education system practically guarantees that, even if
students meet the minimum high school graduation requirements, they
won't be adequately prepared for a two-year college -- or eligible to
even apply to a four-year college. This new report from the College & Work Ready Agenda advocates for a K-12 education system that prepares all students to compete for family-wage jobs. Graduation Matters: Improving Accountability for High School Graduation
Posted on 19 Oct | 0 commentsThis report contends that most states are setting low goals for improving graduation rates, and for ensuring that more low-income, minority, disabled and English language learner students earn a high school diploma.
Important, But Not for Me, Public Agenda
Posted on 09 Oct | 0 commentsThis new report from Public Agenda found that parents and students still aren't convinced that math and science is important for them.
The Silent Epidemic, Gates Foundation
Posted on 09 Oct | 2 commentsThis 2006 report by Civic Enterprises in association with Peter D. Hart Research Associates, highlights the high school dropout epidemic in America and suggests providing academic and home "supports” to improve students’ chances of staying in school.
The case against "comparability" (Opinion)
Posted on 18 SepThe Education Gadfly
Rising to the Challenge: Are High School Graduates Prepared for College and Work?
Posted on 11 Sep | 0 commentsIn February, Rising to the Challenge: Are High School Graduates Prepared for College and Work? was commissioned by Achieve, Inc. and conducted by Peter D. Hart Associations, et al. It reported, among other things, that lower writing expectations lead to lower confidence.
State of Our Nation's Youth Report
Posted on 09 Aug | 0 commentsAnd in August, the Horatio Alger Association released results of a student survey on high school rigor in its State of Our Nation's Youth Report.
Rate Your Future
Posted on 16 Jul | 0 commentsIn July, the National Governors Association conducted an online nationwide survey of teenagers, Rate Your Future, that found 63 percent of high school students said they would work harder if more interesting and demanding courses were offered.
More Math Please
Posted on 01 Apr | 0 commentsThe public wants more math, not less, according to a poll conducted by the Boston-based Mass Insight Education and Research Institute and the Partnership for Learning.