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Free books block 'summer slide' in low-income students

nitajo sumitted ago via http://www.usatoday.com (Views: 23, Clicks: 3)
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Research has shown that simply giving children books may be as effective as summer school — and a lot cheaper.

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Tutoring benefits seniors' health, students' skills

Newman sumitted ago via http://www.usatoday.com (Views: 20, Clicks: 0)
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Separate studies by Washington University and by Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore found that the tutoring led to measurable improvements for the volunteers — compared to adults of similar age and demographics — in physical activity and mental health.

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More high-schoolers reinvent or skip their senior year

nitajo sumitted ago via http://www.usatoday.com (Views: 54, Clicks: 2)
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By the fall of 2011, a small group of high schools in eight states will take part in a new initiative, announced last week, that will allow high school sophomores who pass a series of "board exams" to graduate two years early and move directly to a two- or four-year college.

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Our view on education: To boost graduation rates, states water down standards

Newman sumitted ago via http://blogs.usatoday.com (Views: 24, Clicks: 0)
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USA Today Editorial -- "A high school diploma is supposed to be proof that a child has mastered basic English and math skills, and maybe some science and history. Yet after years of progress toward that goal, several states — pressured by parents and teachers — are now watering down their graduation standards."

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Obama Announces Teacher Training Initiative

nitajo sumitted ago via http://www.usatoday.com (Views: 29, Clicks: 0)
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President Barack Obama announced a $250 million initiative to train math and science teachers and help meet his goal of pushing America's students from the middle to the top of the pack in those subjects in the next decade.

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Failure rate for AP tests climbing

nitajo sumitted ago via http://www.usatoday.com (Views: 28, Clicks: 0)
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The number of students taking Advanced Placement tests hit a record high last year, but the portion who fail the exams — particularly in the South — is rising as well, a USA TODAY analysis finds.

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Duncan urges NCAA to look at graduation rates

nitajo sumitted ago via http://www.usatoday.com (Views: 18, Clicks: 0)
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Education Secretary Arne Duncan on Wednesday said poor graduation rates among some college basketball programs would improve if the NCAA linked postseason play to the number of student-athletes getting their diplomas.

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School stimulus cash comes with some limits

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The Obama administration is ready to hand out more stimulus dollars for schools, but this time, strings are attached.

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Kids 'absolutely' feel parents' stress, 30% worry about finances

nitajo sumitted ago via http://www.usatoday.com (Views: 45, Clicks: 3)
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Americans young and old appear resigned to the stress in their lives: 75% of adults feel moderate to high stress, yet fewer report it's getting worse, a survey reports today. And, children and teens are plenty stressed, too, even though their parents may not realize it

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Race to the Top education grant propels reforms

nitajo sumitted ago via http://www.usatoday.com (Views: 36, Clicks: 1)
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It's relatively small by Washington standards, but the Obama administration's $4.35 billion carrot for schools is already leading states to adopt a handful of key reforms.

1 comments | Tags: president barack obama race to the top stimulus funds arne duncan no child left behind act | Topic: Education Policy BAD >_<

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Schools' zero-tolerance policies tested

nitajo sumitted ago via http://www.usatoday.com (Views: 17, Clicks: 0)
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Parents and elected officials across the USA are demanding that schools slacken zero-tolerance policies that are meant to reduce violence because strict adherence has lead to some students being forced out of school for bringing items such as eyebrow trimmers and a Cub Scout's camping tool to campus.

1 comments | Tags: newark delaware cub scouts zero-tolerance policies first grader christina district delaware | Topic: Education Policy BAD >_<

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Tweens convene for learning, support on body image

nitajo sumitted ago via http://www.usatoday.com (Views: 23, Clicks: 0)
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Researchers are particularly interested in the link between self-esteem, body image and eating disorders, and new studies are trying to better explain the connection.

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Duncan: Education plan not causing deaths

nitajo sumitted ago via http://www.usatoday.com (Views: 16, Clicks: 0)
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Education Secretary Arne Duncan said Wednesday it is ridiculous to suggest that an ambitious plan to improve education in Chicago contributed to a surge in violence among students.

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Driver's ed set for revival in public schools

nitajo sumitted ago via http://www.usatoday.com (Views: 33, Clicks: 3)
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Driver's education in public schools, which virtually disappeared a generation ago, could be staging a comeback.

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Obama education chief Duncan to push schools reform

nitajo sumitted ago via http://www.usatoday.com (Views: 41, Clicks: 0)
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U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan plans to challenge educators, civil rights groups and others to put aside "tired arguments" about education reform to help him craft a sweeping reauthorization of federal education legislation by early 2010.

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