Vol. 8 No. 20
November 03, 2008
Straight A’s: Public Education Policy And Progress: Volume 8, No. 20
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:
- SOMETHING IN COMMON: Under New Regulations, States Must Adopt Uniform Calculation for High School Graduation Rates by 2010
- COUNTING ON GRADUATION: Ed Trust Report Examines State Policies on Graduation Rates
- RELATIONSHIPS, RIGOR, AND READINESS: New Report Examines Urban District Interventions to Improve Student Achievement
- ONE DREAM, TWO REALITIES: Report Finds Many Parents Feel Shut Out of Their Children’s Schools