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Fryer and fellow researchers examined data from Denver and Houston and found that students in groups of schools that implemented a series of practices improved their test scores. Those practices included replacing some teachers and principals (some of whom left voluntarily); refining the use of data and using it to monitor student progress; establishing intensive tutoring; extending the school day and school year; and setting higher individual goals for students.

New Fla. Pre-K Test Draws Concerns From Educators

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 06:24:43 -0400

New Fla. Pre-K Test Draws Concerns From Educators:

“It’s penalizing the child, and it penalizes the providers who work with these kids,” she said.

Self-Control: How to Teach Toddlers and Preschoolers Self-Control | iMOM

Sun, 30 Sep 2012 20:30:57 -0400

Self-Control: How to Teach Toddlers and Preschoolers Self-Control | iMOM

Standards Backers Seek Out Support of Parents

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 06:51:53 -0400

Standards Backers Seek Out Support of Parents

City schools special education legal fight ends

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 16:21:20 -0400

City schools special education legal fight ends

More Public Schools for Gifted Students? - Teaching Now - Education Week Teacher

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 09:43:25 -0400

More Public Schools for Gifted Students? - Teaching Now - Education Week Teacher

Study Suggests Keeping Kids Active for Longer Stretches - Schooled in Sports - Education Week

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 18:08:23 -0400

Study Suggests Keeping Kids Active for Longer Stretches - Schooled in Sports - Education Week

Report Indicates Significant Re-Segregation of Public Schools - Inside School Research - Education Week

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 15:20:48 -0400

Report Indicates Significant Re-Segregation of Public Schools - Inside School Research - Education Week

Hastings will buy 1,000 laptops for students

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 12:31:10 -0400

Hastings will buy 1,000 laptops for students

Black-Male Grad Rate Still Lags Despite Slight Uptick

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 09:42:55 -0400

Black-Male Grad Rate Still Lags Despite Slight Uptick

Phase Two of Race to Top Early Learning Challenge Kicks Off - Early Years - Education Week

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 06:48:54 -0400

Phase Two of Race to Top Early Learning Challenge Kicks Off - Early Years - Education Week

Research Alliances Link Scholars and Educators

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 06:32:54 -0400

Research Alliances Link Scholars and Educators

Alternative Placement for “Assignment Refusal” – a Helpful Strategy?

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 06:12:42 -0400

Alternative Placement for “Assignment Refusal” – a Helpful Strategy?

U.S., Arizona Settle Over Students With Limited English

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 12:32:24 -0400

U.S., Arizona Settle Over Students With Limited English:

Two federal investigations completed in 2010 found that Arizona was violating the civil rights of some students who are not native English speakers by denying them access to special language programs for English learners.