Friday, November 6, 2009

Education


Education

Top Features

Secret Recipes Revealed
Raegen Miller provides some clarity to the formulas used in Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and how they could be improved.

Stimulating Excellence
Report from CAP, AEI, Public Impact, and New Profit explores how state and federal policy can encourage innovation in education.

The Fiscal Costs of Expanded Learning Time
Report provides a framework for policymakers and practitioners to identify the key cost components involved in expanding the school day.

College-Ready Students, Student-Ready Colleges
Report from Louis Soares and Christopher Mazzeo offers solutions for raising degree completion rates through student empowerment and systems change.

Ensuring Equal Opportunity in Public Education
Report addresses ways in which local school district funding practices hurt disadvantaged students and what federal policy can do about it.

Other Education Features

November 4, 2009
The Impact of Community SchoolsSaba Bireda explains how community schools help low-income minority students in their extracurricular activities. By Saba Bireda
November 2, 2009
Schools for the Whole CommunityPrime Minister Tony Blair, Education Secretary Arne Duncan, and Rep. Steny Hoyer visit CAP to talk about community schools.
October 30, 2009
Weekly Round Up: October 26 - October 30This week CAP offered insight on community schools, released a report on green-collar jobs, and profiled Afghan power brokers.
October 28, 2009
A Look at Community SchoolsReport from Saba Bireda explains how community schools can alleviate obstacles outside the classroom that hinder student achievement, particularly for those living in poverty. By Saba Bireda
October 28, 2009
Interactive Map: Profiles of Community SchoolsA look at some community school projects across the nation that provide on-site social services, after hours learning opportunities, and a variety of other supports. By Saba Bireda
October 28, 2009
Ask the Expert: A Primer on Community SchoolsSaba Bireda explains what community schools are, how they improve student achievement, and how we can implement them. By Saba Bireda