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The report card aims to highlight the sorts of innovations in education – such as an extended school day – that lead to better schools.
USA > 11/10/09
A longer school day can help improve student test scores, closing the achievement gap. But critics question the cost of those additional hours.
USA > 10/30/09
Each state comes up with its own standards for student achievement. A new study from the National Center on Education Statistics compares them. Here are the top and bottom five.
USA > 10/29/09
State standards and 'proficiency' measures vary widely, according to a new study from the National Center for Education Statistics.
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