Class Struggle: March 22, 2009 - March 28, 2009
Grabbing Dropouts Early
I am an optimist, maybe too much of one. I believe, for instance, that our school dropout problem in many instances takes care of itself. Often teenagers leave school because they just cannot bear sitting in class. Eventually they mature,...
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March 27, 2009; 3:00 AM ET |
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Extra Credit: Students Speak Out on AP and the Challenge Index
Dear Extra Credit Readers: Advanced Placement English teacher Allison Beers asked her 11th-grade students at Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Prince George's County to critique my annual rankings, in The Washington Post and Newsweek, of public high schools. I use...
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March 26, 2009; 9:43 AM ET |
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On the Web: Readers on KIPP, Charter Schools
Jay's work often spurs comment and discussion not only on this site, but elsewhere. Here's a look at some recent comment, response and more from around the Web. From Advocating on Madison Public Schools: It is no secret that Mathews...
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March 25, 2009; 10:35 AM ET |
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Admissions 101: Professors Reviewing Professors
In his Admissions 101 discussion group, Jay asks readers: Many of our brightest students, once they have been admitted to a top-flight college, consider a life of research and teaching. Most of their role models for those four years are...
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March 24, 2009; 9:01 AM ET |
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Saying 'When' On D.C. School Voucher Program
I'm not trying to be a hypocrite. I have supported D.C. school vouchers. The program has used tax dollars well in transferring impoverished students to private schools with higher standards than D.C. public schools. But it has reached a dead...
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March 23, 2009; 7:55 AM ET |
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