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April 2005
American Catholic Schools in Historical Context
Although they had already existed in America for more than two centuries, Catholic schools came into prominence in the late nineteenth century as Catholic ... (read more)
Although they had already existed in America for more than two centuries, Catholic schools came into prominence in the late nineteenth century as Catholic ... (read more)
April 2005 Friedman Report Profile: Marcela Garcini
It's difficult to get a complete picture of Marcela Garcini, director of Project CREO (Council for Reform and Educational Options), without looking at her ... (read more)
It's difficult to get a complete picture of Marcela Garcini, director of Project CREO (Council for Reform and Educational Options), without looking at her ... (read more)
April 2005 Friedman Report School Choice Roundup
Arizona * Florida * Indiana * Minnesota * New Jersey New York * Ohio * Texas ARIZONA Arizona Working Toward Voucher System Arizona Republicans ... (read more)
Arizona * Florida * Indiana * Minnesota * New Jersey New York * Ohio * Texas ARIZONA Arizona Working Toward Voucher System Arizona Republicans ... (read more)
April 2005 School Reform News (PDF)
A report published in April 2004 by Sister Dale McDonald for the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) indicates that during the 2003-04 school ... (read more)
A report published in April 2004 by Sister Dale McDonald for the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) indicates that during the 2003-04 school ... (read more)
Bringing the Profit Motive and Moral Values to Education - An Exclusive Interview with J.C. Huizenga
"Build a better mousetrap, and the world will beat a path to your door." Attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson Many entrepreneurs have discovered that ... (read more)
"Build a better mousetrap, and the world will beat a path to your door." Attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson Many entrepreneurs have discovered that ... (read more)
Bush Budget for FY06 Includes Choice
President George W. Bush's proposed Fiscal 2006 budget for the U.S. Department of Education (DoE) is leaner than in recent years, though not by much. Bush's ... (read more)
President George W. Bush's proposed Fiscal 2006 budget for the U.S. Department of Education (DoE) is leaner than in recent years, though not by much. Bush's ... (read more)
College Un-Prep: Are Schools--or Students--to Blame?
Achieve, Inc.'s new report, Rising to the Challenge, clearly shows that college instructors, employers, and recent public high school graduates are dissatisfied ... (read more)
Achieve, Inc.'s new report, Rising to the Challenge, clearly shows that college instructors, employers, and recent public high school graduates are dissatisfied ... (read more)
Eyewitness Account: An Effective 'Second Chance' School
White Hat Management, an education management organization founded by David Brennan and headquartered in Akron, Ohio, serves nearly 15,000 students in various ... (read more)
White Hat Management, an education management organization founded by David Brennan and headquartered in Akron, Ohio, serves nearly 15,000 students in various ... (read more)
Hawaii Withholding Funds from Charters
The U.S. Department of Education (DoE) has opened an investigation into the withholding of approximately $1.7 million in federal special education funding ... (read more)
The U.S. Department of Education (DoE) has opened an investigation into the withholding of approximately $1.7 million in federal special education funding ... (read more)
High School Students Apathetic, Unknowledgeable About First Amendment
Most high school students in the United States do not understand or are apathetic toward the First Amendment, according to a survey released in January ... (read more)
Most high school students in the United States do not understand or are apathetic toward the First Amendment, according to a survey released in January ... (read more)
Judge Orders Sharply Higher Spending for New York City Public Schools
Culminating a 12-year court battle over the funding of New York City's public schools, New York State Supreme Court Justice Leland DeGrasse issued a final ... (read more)
Culminating a 12-year court battle over the funding of New York City's public schools, New York State Supreme Court Justice Leland DeGrasse issued a final ... (read more)
Latest California Test Scores Bring Good News for English Learners
When California voters passed Proposition 227 in 1998, opponents of the measure predicted it would be a disaster for students whose primary language is ... (read more)
When California voters passed Proposition 227 in 1998, opponents of the measure predicted it would be a disaster for students whose primary language is ... (read more)
New Computer Technology Increases School Security
High-tech security will soon help protect an already secure environment at The Governor French Academy, a small, private college-preparatory school in Belleville, ... (read more)
High-tech security will soon help protect an already secure environment at The Governor French Academy, a small, private college-preparatory school in Belleville, ... (read more)
Private Schools Are Closing the Achievement Gap
A recent analysis of national test score data suggests private schools do a better job than public schools of closing the achievement gap between black ... (read more)
A recent analysis of national test score data suggests private schools do a better job than public schools of closing the achievement gap between black ... (read more)
Public High School Grads Unprepared for College, Work
Whether they went right to work or into college, large percentages of recent public high school graduates do not believe they were adequately prepared for ... (read more)
Whether they went right to work or into college, large percentages of recent public high school graduates do not believe they were adequately prepared for ... (read more)
School Violence Is Under-Reported
School violence, although generally decreasing in the United States, is under-reported in many schools, according to a new report from the Reason Foundation. ... (read more)
School violence, although generally decreasing in the United States, is under-reported in many schools, according to a new report from the Reason Foundation. ... (read more)
Stossel: Politicians' Kids Go to Private Schools
"Politicians who promote public schools don't always send their kids to them," said ABC News journalist John Stossel in a segment of the 20/20 program broadcast ... (read more)
"Politicians who promote public schools don't always send their kids to them," said ABC News journalist John Stossel in a segment of the 20/20 program broadcast ... (read more)
Students Benefit from Project CREO
A total of 531 students transferred to better-performing public schools and more than 200 were able to receive tutoring services during 2003-04 as a result ... (read more)
A total of 531 students transferred to better-performing public schools and more than 200 were able to receive tutoring services during 2003-04 as a result ... (read more)
Students' Readiness for College Low but Rising, Study Says
Only 71 percent of U.S. students enrolled in public high schools graduate, and only 34 percent graduate ready for a four-year college, according to a new ... (read more)
Only 71 percent of U.S. students enrolled in public high schools graduate, and only 34 percent graduate ready for a four-year college, according to a new ... (read more)
Thousands Rally for Vouchers in Florida, Wisconsin
Crowds of concerned parents, students, and educators rallied in Tallahassee, Florida and Madison, Wisconsin in January and February to show support for ... (read more)
Crowds of concerned parents, students, and educators rallied in Tallahassee, Florida and Madison, Wisconsin in January and February to show support for ... (read more)
Urban Catholic Schools Excel Academically, Struggle Financially
Like urban public schools across America, urban Catholic schools--especially in the Midwest and Northeast--are buckling under financial pressure. With expenses ... (read more)
Like urban public schools across America, urban Catholic schools--especially in the Midwest and Northeast--are buckling under financial pressure. With expenses ... (read more)
