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Investing in early education is just good business. Jones, Greg Report Aug 10, 2009 770
Editor's introduction: challenging contemporary politics--(re)imagining the professionalization of teaching and learning. Nelson, Thomas Editorial Jun 22, 2009 1081
For-profit and nonprofit management in Philadelphia schools: what kind of management does better than the district-run schools? Peterson, Paul E.; Chingos, Matthew M. Mar 22, 2009 3642
Predictors of immigrant children's school achievement: a comparative study. Moon, Sung Seek; Kang, Suk-Young; An, Soonok Report Mar 22, 2009 6517
Higher private school share boosts test scores. West, Martin R.; Woessmann, Ludger Essay Jan 1, 2009 3840
Tackling male underachievement: enhancing a strengths-based learning environment for middle school boys. Clark, Mary Ann; Flower, Kelly; Walton, Jonathan; Oakley, Erin Report Dec 1, 2008 3960
Assessment in intercultural language learning. Scarino, Angela Report Nov 1, 2008 2351
A data-based model to predict postsecondary educational attainment of low-socioeconomic-status students. Lee, Sang Min; Daniels, M. Harry; Puig, Ana; Newgent, Rebecca A.; Nam, Suk Kyung Report Jun 1, 2008 8067
An empirical investigation of student achievement and satisfaction in different learning environments. Lim, Jon; Kim, May; Chen, Steve S.; Ryder, Cynthia E. Report Jun 1, 2008 3668
Should high schools have valedictorians? Some schools have abolished this traditional honor for the top senior. Viewpoint essay May 5, 2008 478
The multidimensionality of school engagement and math achievement among racial groups. Sciarra, Daniel T.; Seirup, Holly J. Report Apr 1, 2008 7209
"See how they learn": the impact of faculty and student learning styles on student performance in introductory economics (1). Boatman, Kara; Courtney, Richard; Lee, William Formula Mar 22, 2008 5719
Still jumping on the balance beam: continued use of perceptual motor programs in Australian schools. Wheldall, Kevin Report Apr 1, 2007 5989
Self-determination and success outcomes of two-year college students with disabilities. Jameson, Deborah Russo Survey Mar 22, 2007 7668
Motivation and self-regulation in mathematics. Ozturk, Baris; Bulut, Safure; Koc, Yusuf Mar 22, 2007 3282
Teaching methodologies in the classroom: a study of student preferences. Bressler, Martin S.; Bressler, Linda A. Report Jan 1, 2007 3576
The truth about students of color and standardized tests: in order to understand the black-white achievement gap, hearing from students of color, especially about standardized tests, can be extremely beneficial. Thompson, Gail L. Jan 1, 2007 3376
From equal access to equal outcomes: if the adults in a school collaborate around student learning through data-driven professional learning communities, student achievement can be raised in all subgroups. Moore, Jane Jan 1, 2007 2144
Beliefs about differences between ability and accomplishment: from folk theories to cognitive science. Lohman, David F. Sep 22, 2006 10364
The top five ways to be green: how to join the hot school building trend while saving millions and raising test scores at the same time. Pascopella, Angela Cover story Aug 1, 2006 2881
Dimensions of underachievement, difficult contexts, and perceptions of self: achievement/affiliation conflicts in gifted adolescents. Neihart, Maureen Jun 22, 2006 7924
Factors related to the underachievement of university students in Turkey. McCoach, D. Betsy Jun 22, 2006 5725
Gifted students dropping out: recent findings from a southeastern state. Matthews, Michael S. Jun 22, 2006 8054
Gifted and highly gifted students: how do they score on the SB5? Pratt, Shannon Jun 22, 2006 4668
Future outlook among African American students. Adelabu, Detris Honora Jun 22, 2006 4542
Student attitudes about classroom internet use. Domine, Vanessa Jun 22, 2006 2994
Strategy use, self-regulation and achievement. Conner, Lindsey N. Jun 22, 2006 3676
The effect of motivation, family environment, and student characteristics on academic achievement. Halawah, Ibtesam Jun 1, 2006 4045
Using correlational and prediction data to enhance student achievement in K-12 schools: a practical application for school counselors. Galassi, John P. Jun 1, 2006 7310
Goal-setting effort helps students succeed; Illinois: Ridgewood Community HSD 234. Mar 1, 2006 647
High-school headache: an institution that works neither for the "talented tenth" nor those at greatest risk. Peterson, Paul E. Editorial Jan 1, 2006 734
The American high school: can it be saved? Jan 1, 2006 11438
Educational attainment of Jordan's population and labor force. Al-Khaldi, Mwafaq Dandan Jan 1, 2006 5426
Academic achievement in juvenile corrections: examining the impact of age, ethnicity and disability. Baltodano, Heather M.; Harris, Pamela J.; Rutherford, Robert B. Nov 1, 2005 6597
Why is preschool essential in closing the achievement gap? Slaby, Robert; Loucks, Sharon; Stelwagon, Patricia Sep 22, 2005 3819
The effects of full-day versus half-day kindergarten on the achievement of students with low/moderate income status. Nowak, Jeffrey A. Sep 22, 2005 4044
Do weekly quizzes improve student performance? Kamuche, Felix U. Sep 22, 2005 3179
Entwining feedback, self, and peer assessment. Berry, Rita Sep 22, 2005 2880
Service learning and student academic success. Francis, Raymond Sep 22, 2005 2112
A millennial benchmark of nurse-academics' scholarly productivity. Roberts, Kay L.; Turnbull, Beverley J. Jul 1, 2005 5434
Individual differences in the school performance of 2nd-grade children born to low-income adolescent mothers: findings from an 8-year longitudinal study. Luster, Tom Jun 22, 2005 10291
Using an Instrumental Variable (IV) approach, Stinebrickner and Stinebrickner examine the causal effect of studying on grade performance. Brief Article Jun 22, 2005 152
Personal learning tools take a leap forward with engaging assessment programs: PLTs are portable and affordable and they may be helping close the achievement gap. Smiley, James Jun 1, 2005 845
NCLB & IDEA make room for creative learning tools and alternate approaches: federal mandates alert educators of a shift from process to student academic accountability. Jun 1, 2005 1264
Graduation exams under the microscope. Fratt, Lisa Apr 1, 2005 386
Women outpace men in college achievement, report says. Manzo, Kathleen Kennedy Dec 20, 2004 881
Testing 'what if?' scenarios: a process known as system dynamics allows leaders to try out an initiative before actually implementing it. Brauer, Ralph A. Nov 1, 2004 3219
Concern that technological literacy is being narrowly interpreted. Emeagwali, N. Susan Nov 1, 2004 521
Reforms needed to boost graduation rates, educators tell Congress. Orchowski, Peggy Aug 2, 2004 1066
Smart girls, bad grades: your teachers and parents want your grades to be higher. And you want your grades to be higher. So why aren't they? Find out here. Bryson, Jodi Aug 1, 2004 1728
The end of middle school? Pascopella, Angela May 1, 2004 405
Achieving equity and excellence in education: implications for educational policy. Ansalone, George Mar 22, 2004 3561
Closing in on the achievement gap. Landgraf, Kurt M. Feb 9, 2004 409
California system gauges student learning. Dessoff, Alan Nov 1, 2003 399
Buckling down: achieving and underachieving in the first year of university. Bell, James H.; Short, Sara Sep 22, 2003 8322
The impact of academic accommodations on final grades in a postsecondary setting. Trammell, Jack K. Sep 22, 2003 3911
Prediction of first-grade reading achievement: a comparison of fall and winter kindergarten screenings. Bishop, Anne G. Jun 22, 2003 7185
Altering the structure and culture of American public schools. (In the news: a quick glance at recent headlines--and where you can find the complete story). Brief Article May 1, 2003 82
An in-depth analysis of achievement gaps between seventh and eighth grades in the TIMSS database. Wang, Jianjun; Zhu, Chunying Apr 1, 2003 3618
Predictors of academic performance and pro-social behavior of business administration students. Richter, Ansgar Mar 1, 2003 9699
High stakes in Chicago: did Chicago's rising test scores reflect genuine academic improvement? (Research). Jacob, Brian Jan 1, 2003 3738
The character school option: charter school supporters believe sustainable educational success occurs school by school, not through mandates from the district, state or federal level. Patterson, David Sep 1, 2002 2086
Classroom and school factors affecting mathematics achievement: a comparative study of Australia and the United States using TIMSS. Fullarton, Sue Aug 1, 2002 8250
Indiana makes progress on the educational attainment gap. Marcus, Morton J. Jun 22, 2002 1190
Educational attainment and our neighboring states. Rogers, Carol O. Jun 22, 2002 540
Numbers game: sick of hearing about poor scores, non-existent retention and student apathy when it comes to mathematics? Overhauling your curriculum by basing it in the real-world could be the jolt that your district needs. (Focus: math). Shields, Charles J. Apr 1, 2002 1459
Mystery of good teaching: the evidence shows that good teachers make a clear difference in student achievement. The problem is that we don't really know what makes a good teacher. (Feature). Goldhaber, Dan Mar 22, 2002 3111
Longitudinal Effects of Kindergarten. (Connecting Classroom Practice and Research). Burriss, Kathleen Glascott Brief Article Mar 22, 2002 208
No more random acts of teaching: high levels of achievement are the result of systematic, targeted and purposeful instruction. Without data, instruction becomes a series of well-intentioned but essentially random acts of teaching. Fox, Dennis Nov 1, 2001 2503
Texas-style school improvement: after adapting the Brazosport, Texas, model, Hesperia USD refocused its energy on narrowing the achievement gap. Their new plan calls for aligning curriculum, teaching and learning with assessment -- simple, but not easy. Challinor, Rob Nov 1, 2001 1135
Data analysis demystified: standardized tests don't do what matters most -- meeting the immediate needs of individual students. That's why schools must design, deliver and analyze additional sources of meaningful student data. Ackley, Dave Nov 1, 2001 1945
Letting Access Breed Success. DREDGE, JIM Statistical Data Included Oct 15, 2001 2024
Study: women and girls lag in science, engineering and technology progress (News). Brief Article Oct 1, 2001 402
district leaders: set up to the plate. Downey, Carolyn Sep 1, 2001 1617
Whose fault is it if students don't learn? Parker, Dennis R. Brief Article Sep 1, 2001 682
Informal Student-Faculty Interaction: Its Relationship to Educational Gains in Science and Mathematics Among Community College Students. Thompson, Michael D. Statistical Data Included Jun 22, 2001 6732
Edmonton's Enterprise. DOSDALL, EMERY May 1, 2001 3816
Decentralized Dollars and Decisions. MCBEATH, ANGUS B. May 1, 2001 2999
A System of Building Franchises. YOUNG, JOANNE May 1, 2001 3117
The measurement of student achievement in music using a Rasch measurement model. Waugh, Russell F. Apr 1, 2001 9902
Efficiency and Equity in Education. Hanushek, Eric A. Mar 22, 2001 3226
Self-illusions come back to bite students. Bower, B. Brief Article Mar 10, 2001 482
FULL MARKS FOR UNIQUE SCHOOL. Brief Article Mar 1, 2001 337
Gifted, streamed and mixed-ability programs for gifted students: Impact on self-concept, motivation, and achievement. Print, Murray Apr 1, 2000 12201
Losing Faith in Self-Esteem. COLVIN, RICHARD Feb 1, 2000 4560
In Cuba, Child-Teacher Relationships Are Key. DOMENECH, DANIEL A. Brief Article Mar 1, 1999 631
Helping students achieve success. Brief Article Dec 1, 1997 466
Are you a middle school drop-out parent? Newman, Rita Aug 6, 1997 2445
Artifact and Artifice in Education Policy Analysis: It's Not All in the Data. HATTIE, JOHN A. May 1, 1996 2213
The manufactured crisis. Doerr, Edd Column Jan 1, 1996 1092
What's behind the decline of public schools. Peltzman, Sam Mar 1, 1994 2575

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