Topic: Education
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Is Closing Underperforming Schools Really Good for Students?
Those on both sides of the debate believe they're championing civil rights. But there's no one-size-fits-all solution.
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The Sequester Will Be Worst for the Nation's Poorest Schools
Districts serving less affluent communities will be hit the hardest by cuts.
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The Real Forces That Keep Low-Income Kids Out of College
The labyrinth surrounding scholarships and admissions doesn't account for the messy realities of poor families' lives.
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The Big Fix
The End of the Neighborhood School
A spate of closings is leaving children without local education options.
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What Makes Urban Charter Schools Effective?
MIT economist Josh Angrist believes demographics and pedagogical approach both play a role.
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Urban Wonk
The Link Between Kids Who Walk or Bike to School and Concentration
For too many American families, this is not a problem that's easily solved.
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Why Would Rural and Big City Kids Be Similarly Underprepared for Kindergarten?
They're both lagging behind their suburban and small city counterparts, according to new research.
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The New Rise of Segregated Schools
Districts that stopped forcing schools to mix students by race have seen a gradual but significant -return of racial isolation, especially at the elementary level.
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What Made Newark Teachers Agree to Pay Reform?
It's the first city in the country to create a comprehensive merit pay system. Here's how they did it.
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The Real Reason So Many Teachers Quit Their Jobs
We thought they were fleeing poor training or poor salaries, but it looks like principals are the the problem.
