Vol. 8 No. 18
October 06, 2008
Straight A’s: Public Education Policy And Progress: Volume 8, No. 18
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:
- CONGRESS PUNTS EDUCATION FUNDING DECISION TO 2009: Education and Other Domestic Priorities Frozen While Defense and Homeland Security Receive Large Increases
- Education and the Next President: McCain and Obama Advisors to Debate
- DIPLOMA TO NOWHERE: Report Pegs College Remediation Cost in Excess of $2 Billion Annually
- In Massachusetts, “Needs Improvement” Means More Testing to Ensure College Readiness
- SAT, ACT, IB, AND AP: New Commission Report Studies Use of Standardized Tests in College Admission
- IN AND OUT: Study Examines What Happens to High School Dropouts Who Reenroll