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Large Cities See a Rise in Graduation Rates
•“Cities in Crisis 2008: Closing the Graduation Gap” is from America’s Promise Alliance
•“Recursive Processes in Self-Affirmation: Intervening to Close the Minority Achievement Gap” is from the journal Science
•“The Quality Imperative: A State Guide to Achieving the Promise of Extended Learning Opportunities” is from the National Governors Association and the Council of Chief State School Officers
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•“Global Monitoring Report 2009" is from the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization
•“Indications of School Crime and Safety: 2008" is from the Institute of Education Sciences and the Bureau of Justice Statistics
•“In Pursuit of Knowledge: Comparing Self Explanations, Concepts, and Procedures as Pedagogical Tools” is from the Journal of Experimental Child Psychology
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Achievement Gaps Drag Down Economy, Study Asserts
•“The Economic Impact of the Achievement Gap in American’s Schools” is from McKinsey & Company
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Chicago’s High Achievers Found To Miss Out on College Options
•“From High School to the Future: Making Hard Work Pay Off” is from the Consortium on Chicago School Research
