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The City University of New York was a great conduit for upward mobility through the early and middle decades of the 20th century, with a glittering list of alumni in law (Felix Frankfurter), science (Jonas Salk), the military (Colin Powell), and other fields of endeavor. Brief article Dec 7, 2009 184
Raising student achievement. May 29, 2009 476
Math and science education. Brief article Jan 15, 2009 300
Effects of a self-regulated learning course on the academic performance and graduation rate of college students in an academic support program. Bail, Frederick T.; Zhang, Shuqiang; Tachiyama, Gary T. Report Sep 22, 2008 7792
Closing the achievement gap. Feb 8, 2007 147
Using mix of strategies, Stanton Elementary moves from bottom to top of Philadelphia's promising schools. Ashby, Nicole Feb 1, 2007 1330
The impact of virtual manipulatives on first grade geometry instruction and learning. Lyon, Tammy Dec 22, 2006 6203
Closing the achievement gap. Brief article Nov 17, 2006 299
Is your child's school effective? Don't rely on NCLB to tell you. West, Martin R. Sep 22, 2006 2845
Q & A: with the school year beginning, what can I do to ensure my child is successful? Brief article Sep 1, 2006 281
Report: impact of NCLB shows little change. Pascopella, Angela Brief article Sep 1, 2006 239
The more you know ... Sep 1, 2006 313
Misleading measurements. Fliegler, Caryn Meyers Brief article Aug 1, 2006 227
Effects of a legislated mandate: the comprehensive school improvement process and middle-level gifted and talented programming. Schneider, Jean Suchsland Jun 22, 2006 7930
Future outlook among African American students. Adelabu, Detris Honora Jun 22, 2006 4542
Charter schools. Brief article Jun 14, 2006 125
Washington State School rises above poverty, mobility challenges to reach record achievement. Ashby, Nicole Jun 1, 2006 1226
Raising student achievement. Brief article May 15, 2006 84
Raising Student Achievement/School Reform. May 15, 2006 350
Secretary Spellings announced the names of 11 new outside peer reviewers chosen to evaluate the growth-based accountability models submitted by 20 states. Brief article Mar 9, 2006 63
High school completion rates: 1975-2002. Table Mar 1, 2006 78
A little "Ingenuity" leads Baltimore City students to success in math and science. Feb 9, 2006 1370
For the sixth consecutive year, Galena Elementary in Floyds Knobs is one of Indiana's "Four Star Schools.". Brief article Feb 9, 2006 108
Literacy and PRIDE help close the achievement gap at Viers Mill Elementary School. Feb 2, 2006 1205
Elementary public charter school students perform at higher levels than students in traditional schools, according to a report released by the Colorado Department of Education. Brief article Feb 2, 2006 86
Making changes: two new reports from the Education Trust drive home the thought that all students can--and should--succeed. Patton, Carol Feb 1, 2006 1026
Practitioner inquiry: a method to advocate for systemic change. Pedersen, Laura Feb 1, 2006 2592
South Dakota Governor Mike Rounds recently announced his 2010 Education Initiative, an education plan he hopes to implement over the next several years. Brief article Jan 13, 2006 109
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
Data, data everywhere: results from Nation's Report Card show slow progress. Fratt, Lisa Jan 1, 2006 1925
By the numbers: NAEP/math & reading. Dianis, Laura Brief Article Jan 1, 2006 259
The impact of computer technology on academic achievement of young African American children. Judge, Sharon Dec 22, 2005 5825
UCLA community college review: the overlooked minority: Asian Pacific American students at community colleges. Wang, Winnie W. Dec 22, 2005 7046
In the Irving Independent School District (TX) more limited English proficient students are participating in gifted and talented programs. Brief article Dec 19, 2005 112
Supplemental educational services. Brief article Dec 8, 2005 115
Study: high-stakes tests have no effect on achievement. Ullman, Ellen Nov 1, 2005 416
Service learning and student academic success. Francis, Raymond Sep 22, 2005 2112
Race and education. Jun 22, 2005 316
Las Vegas District's literacy initiative improves students' academic chances: fastest-growing district taps LeapFrog SchoolHouse for portable, engaging, and effective tools and improved assessments. Tyre, Terian Jun 1, 2005 533
Does district leadership really matter? Forsyth, John Dec 1, 2004 796
Glimmers of hope in No Child. Pascopella, Angela Oct 1, 2004 362
Gender differences in academic rank in Australian universities. Austen, Siobhan Jun 1, 2004 9082
Prediction of first-grade reading achievement: a comparison of fall and winter kindergarten screenings. Bishop, Anne G. Jun 22, 2003 7185

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