Links in Education Week: November 1, 2006
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Links in Education Week: November 1, 2006

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This page provides links to reports and resources highlighted in this issue of Education Week. The headlines show the Education Week stories in which the references appear. The links below them will take you to resource materials on other Web sites.

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Facilities Spending Criticized as Uneven

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Randomized Trials Flourish in Developing Countries

Report Roundup

  • Pre-K Spending:
    “Votes Count: Legislative Action on Pre-K, Fiscal Year 2007" is posted by Pre-K Now.
  • Math and Science:
    “What Works Best in Science and Mathematics Education Reform” is posted by the Potomac Communications Group.

    • PAGE 11

    Report: College Cost Hikes Slowing, But Are Still Outpacing Inflation

    PAGE 21

    Audit Faults Wisconsin’s ‘Reading First’ Grant Process

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