Vol. 7 No. 19
October 09, 2007
Straight A’s: Public Education Policy And Progress: Volume 7, No. 19
Straight A’s: Public Education Policy and Progress is a biweekly newsletter that focuses on education news and events in Washington, DC and around the country. The format makes information on federal education policy accessible to everyone from elected officials and policymakers to parents and community leaders. Contributors include Jason Amos, editor, and Kate Bradley, copyeditor.
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Articles:
- FROM NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND TO EVERY CHILD A GRADUATE: Members of Congress and Staff Vow that High Schools Will Be Included in NCLB Reauthorization at High School Policy Conference
- EDUCATION AT A GLANCE: International Report Finds U.S. Educational Progress Lacking Compared to International Counterparts
- COURSE GRADES AND ATTENDANCE RATES PRIME PREDICTORS: New Report Examines What Matters for Staying On Track and Graduating in Chicago Public Schools
- NATION’S REPORT CARD SHOWS GAINS IN MATH AND READING: Fourth Graders Post Highest Scores Ever in Math and Reading Tests, Middle School Students Stagnant in Reading