Entries for the 'School Turnaround' Category

The New York Times offers an inspiring account of a previously underperforming school in San Jose that sets high expectations, and where students and ...

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Boston Public Schools Superintendent Carol Johnson announced a five-year plan to bring all of the city's schools up to par, including the closing and ...

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In this must-see program David Gregory talks with Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and civil rights leader Rev. ...

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Look no further than Brockton High School for evidence that the mission of proficiency for all students is attainable - the largest high school in Mas...

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New York Times Op-Ed Columnist Paul Krugman argues that strength of public education made America great, but that our current path of underfunding is ...

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Marc Fisher's profile of D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee offers an insightful look into her history, character, and motivation behind her...

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Thousands of South African children marched in protest this week to request "more information and knowledge," in the words of ninth-grade student, Abo...

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Superintendent of Philadelphia Public Schools, Arlene Ackerman, is launching a city-wide campaign: "Effective Teaching for All Children: What It Will ...

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Education Week's summary of the Federal "Race to the Top" guidelines including a breakdown of criteria states will be required to meet. Go to this ar...

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Part of the CNN series "Black in America 2," this article profiles Hartford Principal Steve Perry whose 6-12 school has a near 0% dropout rate and is ...

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