Vol. 8 No. 19
October 20, 2008
Straight A’s: Public Education Policy And Progress: Volume 8, No. 19
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:
- “A TIPPING POINT IN EDUCATION”: Report Finds Educational Attainment of Younger Generations Has Not Increased
- McCain and Obama Discuss Education Reform in Third and Final Presidential Debate
- BUILDING A HEALTHIER AMERICA: New Report Stresses Importance of Mother’s Education and Family’s Income to Child’s Health
- WARNING SIGNS: Issue Brief Describes Key Indicators That a Student is At Risk of Dropping Out
- BUT WHAT TO DO WITH THE DROPOUTS?: New Report Examines Ways to Reengage Dropouts and Put Them on a Pathway to a Good Job
- Speak Up 2008 Now Underway