Vol. 8 No. 10
May 19, 2008
Straight A’s: Public Education Policy And Progress: Volume 8, No. 10
Straight A’s: Public Education Policy and Progress is a biweekly newsletter that focuses on education news and events both 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. The Alliance for Excellent Education is a nonprofit organization working to make it possible for America’s six million at-risk middle and high school students to achieve high standards and graduate prepared for college and success in life. To receive a free subscription to Straight A’s, visit here and add your name to our mailing list.
Articles:
- GREAT EXPECTATIONS: Parents Expect Children to Pursue Postsecondary Education but Don’t Think Schools Provide Enough College Planning Information
- “WRITING…LOL!” : Report Finds That Teenagers Do Not Consider Instant Messaging, Texting to be Writing
- NATIONAL INDIAN EDUCATION STUDY: Fewer Than One in Five American Indian and Alaska Native Eighth Graders Read At or Above Grade Level
- National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering Calls for More STEM Education for Students of Color
- ARE STATE STANDARDS UP TO STANDARD?: For Many States, AFT Says No
- Education Sector Releases Survey on Teachers’ Views