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Tuition Vouchers in Washington D.C. Ending?
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The options for equal education in Washington D.C. are ending. Soon, only the rich will be able to afford a private education. more...
Eligibility Guidelines Vary from State to State
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Not only do eligibility requirements vary from state to state, but they also vary from high school to high school within a state. more...
What are Best Indicators of Excellent Teaching?
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Just what makes one teacher superior over another? The Gates Foundation is funding research to find the answer to this question. more...
Children Feel Parents' Stress Over Finances
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The American Psychological Association gives an annual survey. Find out if stress is going up or down this year. more...
Fast-Track Diplomas to Cut Dropout Rate
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While other states are increasing graduation requirements and frustrating already discouraged high school students, Des Moines decided to condense them. more...
Teacher Quality vs. Teaching Programs
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Arne Duncan, President Obama's appointed Secretary of Education, states that colleges are not in touch with what schools need today. They need an overhaul and soon. more...
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In the last decade, one out of five Catholic schools closed their doors. Who gets hurt the most when a neighborhood parochial school closes? more...
Math Scores in U.S. Hit a Plateau
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NAEP, known as the Nation's Report Card, delivers the bad news that math in the U.S. has hit a wall. more...
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New York Association for Pupil Transportation
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Teaching and Student Responsibility
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