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Annie Abrams has received well-deserved praise for her book, “Shortchanged: How Advanced Placement Cheats Students.” I have been trading thoughts with her in hopes of finding some agreement on what we need to do for AP classes.
almost 2 years ago
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The affirmative action debate misses the fact that most kids just want a good education, and high schools are improving their ability to provide it.
over 1 year ago
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We should appreciate this great adventure of choosing a college will often be messy and incomplete. But you will eventually stumble on something wonderful.
over 1 year ago
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The battle in American education over two loaded adjectives, “gifted” and “advanced,” has raged behind the scenes for decades. But that may change.
over 1 year ago
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A study of the KIPP charter network found that students who attended KIPP middle and high schools were more likely to complete college than similar students outside of KIPP.
over 1 year ago
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After persistent “savage inequalities” in school funding, some experts say the spending gaps are being closed.
over 1 year ago
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“Grade retention,” coupled with other interventions, can help students catch up.
over 1 year ago
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A disappointing score on Advanced Placement exams can be a powerful incentive for some students.
about 1 year ago
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Grades awarded by teachers in report cards can sometimes distort how much students are learning. We sometimes complain but do little about it.
12 months ago
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Charters serving low-income areas dominate the list of the nation’s most challenging high schools.
9 months ago
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The election has fed debates over cultural issues that teachers say don’t improve achievement. Students would benefit from a focus on academic progress.
8 months ago