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Four-year-olds Elijah Reyes and his classmate Alyzandra Lopez work together on a buddy activity at Kenilworth Elementary School in Phoenix.
—Laura Segall for Education Week

Scholars Say Pupils Gain Social Skills in Coed Classes

Studies suggest that coeducational classrooms are an ideal setting to dispel gender biases and teach boys and girls to get along. (May 7, 2012)

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05/24 09:23 am | Report Shows Civic Disparities by Education, Income Levels | A new report reveals sharp disparities in civic participation based on educational attainment, family income, and age.

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05/24 08:03 am | Once Upon a Math Problem: Stories and Learning | Once upon a time, there was a red-headed fourth grader named Ned. Ned was bored in school, and he didn't get good grades. His mom was mad at him, his teacher pleaded with him, ...

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Quality Counts 2012
The 16th edition of Education Week's annual report looks at America's international standing in education, and lessons to be drawn from high-performing countries.

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Report: U.S. Students Get Serious About High School
The latest annual statistical compendium from the U.S. Department of Education shows that high school students are missing fewer days of school, taking more rigorous courses, and signing up more often for sports activities.
May 24, 2012 - Daily News
Studies Illustrate Plight of Introverted Students
Academic outcomes improve for quiet students when there's less pressure to speak up, according to experts.
May 22, 2012 - Education Week
Virtual Education Seen Lacking Accountability
Although enrollment continues to grow each year in full-time online schools, more research is needed about the effectiveness of such schools, says a report from the National School Boards Association.
May 22, 2012 - Education Week
Studies on Multitasking Highlight Value of Self-Control
Researchers say the ability to resist the temptation to multitask may be a bellwether of students' academic success.
May 15, 2012 - Education Week
Commentary
Push Back High School Start Times
The high school day should start later for public health and learning reasons, Terra Ziporyn Snider says.
May 15, 2012 - Education Week
Study Tracks Growing Understanding of UDL
But state and district special education directors say there are still widespread misperceptions about the universal design for learning concept.
May 15, 2012 - Education Week
'Furious Criticism' Is Not Always Correct
May 8, 2012 - Education Week
National Reading Panel Erred; Letter Incorrect
May 8, 2012 - Education Week
'Natural' Knowledge Systems Need Research
May 8, 2012 - Education Week
Despite Downturn, Few Men Sign Up to Teach
Experts say previous recessions have helped boost the share of men entering the teaching profession—but not this time.
May 8, 2012 - Education Week

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