Vol. 8 No. 3
February 25, 2008
Straight A’s: Public Education Policy And Progress: Volume 8, No. 4
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Articles:
- THE VALUE OF ENHANCED READING OPPORTUNITIES IN HIGH SCHOOLS: Report Finds Supplemental Reading Programs Can Improve High School Students’ Test Scores
- CLOSING THE EXPECTATIONS GAP: Achieve Grades States on High School Reform Efforts
- AP REPORT TO THE NATION: Advanced Placement Participation Increases While Mean Scores Decrease
- DO YOUR HOMEWORK!: MetLife Survey Finds Connections Between Attitude About Homework and Student Achievement, Career Aspirations
- STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESSES: A Focus on Boosting College Graduates in Ohio and on Retaining Quality Teachers in Wisconsin