Education Reports
Successful Newcomer Schools
Adolescent immigrants, or ‘newcomers’ face some of the toughest challenges in school. To help, The Center for Applied Linguistics researched 63 newcomer programs for promising practices, compiling them in a searchable database.
Favorite Books For Young People Featuring African-Americans
In February, Black History Month, many books for young people focusing on the black experience are showcased.
Blogging As Therapy For Teens
New research finds that when teenagers detail their angst in a blog, the therapeutic value is even better than writing to ‘dear diary’.
Helping Foster Kids Get To College
Research shows that 70% of teenagers in foster care want to attend college; but only 9% obtain degrees. A program at Western Michigan University is helping.
Is There A Link Between Boys’ Gun Play And Violent Behavior?
Psychologist Michael Thompson says there is no scientific evidence that suggests that men who used play guns in childhood commit real-life aggression.
Renaissance Man
The latest New York Times “Education Life,” supplement calls Jeremy Gleick a Renaissance man because of his nightly learning routine.
Where Are The Jobs?
A new report released by Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce sheds light on the current economic value of college degrees.
No Child Left Behind Revisited
A decade ago the Elementary and Secondary Schools Act was renamed No Child Left Behind. Looking back, well known educators share their perspectives in Education Week.
The Importance Of Mentoring
With greater numbers of dysfunctional families and high poverty decreasing resources, a caring adult, a mentor, to encourage kids to stay in school and plan their futures is perhaps more important than ever.
Child Poverty Rising
Analysis by the Brookings Institution showed that child poverty rate nationwide rose from 18 to 22 percent from 2007 to 2010.
Is A Longer School Day Better?
The Center for Public Education has examined the claim that children in India and China spend 25 to 30 percent longer in school than American kids. Turns out — it’s not true.
Good Teachers Bring Lasting Gains
Data from a new study show that teachers who help raise test scores of elementary and middle school students have a positive effect far beyond academics – and it can be measured in dollars and cents.
Choosing The Right Superintendent
As Philadelphia Public Schools search for a new Superintendent, a recent report indicates most big city supers serve an average of just over 3 years.
Are Middle Schools A Panacea?
A Harvard study of Florida schools suggests middle school education my be underserving students and risking their ability to graduate.
Female Students In College
In 1991, women represented 41% of the college student body. Today, at 57% of colleges and universities nationally, women outnumber men.
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February Fun
5 Things To Do On A Snow Day
Just because schools and major government buildings are closed doesn’t mean you have to sit at home all day!
Black History Month Guide
Celebrate Black History Month in the Philadelphia area.
Romantic Valentine's Day Trips
You don’t have to travel far from home to enjoy a romantic vacation with the one you love.
Valentine's Day Guide
Check out our comprehensive guide to Valentine’s Day.
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