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Need Cited for Secondary-Level Writing Instruction
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At Age 10, Booming D.C. Charters Feel 'Growing Pains'
- "State of the District of Columbia Charter School Sector 2006: A Ten-Year Review" is available from the Washington-based group Fight for Children.
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Rags to Riches in U.S. Largely a Myth, Scholars Write
- "Opportunity in America: The Role of Education" is posted by the Brookings Institution.
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Teacher-Pay Alternatives May Be Found in Other Nations
- The report, "Teacher and Principal Compensation: An International Review," is posted by the Center for American Progress.
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Work Skills of Graduates Seen Lacking
- "Are They Really Ready to Work" is posted by the Conference Board.
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Video Games Can Improve Learning, Scientists' Report Says
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Report Roundup
- High School Students Admit Ethics Lapses:
The 2006 "Report Card on the Ethics of American Youth" is available from the Josephson Institute of Ethics. - Math and Science:
"Improving Mathematics and Science Education" is posted by the RAND Corp. - Minority Graduation Rates:
"Demography as Destiny: How America Can Build a Better Future" is available from the Alliance for Excellent Education.
- Migrant Education:
To request an electronic copy of the report, "Binational Migrant Education Program Annual Report, 2005-2006," send an e-mail to [email protected]. - ADHD Research:
Read an abstract of "Exposures to Environmental Toxicants and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in U.S. Children" from the Environmental Health Perspectives.
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Coalition Calls for Overhaul of Del. Education System
- Learn more about "Vision 2015."
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State Chiefs Offer Views on NCLB Renewal
- "ESEA Reauthorization Policy Statement" is available from the Council of Chief State School Officers.
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