Center for Public Education
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The Center for Public Education (Center) is a national resource for accurate, timely, and credible information about public education and its importance to the well-being of our nation. The Center provides up-to-date research, data, and analysis on current education issues and explores ways to improve student achievement and engage public support for public schools.
The Center is intended for a variety of audiences, including state and local policymakers, educators, community leaders, parents, and everyone concerned with the education of our children—our next generation of leaders.
Articles by Center for Public Education
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From Battle Ground to Common Ground in Washington State
Summary: Bringing in a new approach to communication this superintendent turned her district from one of divergent...
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Dropouts: Myths vs. Realities
Myth: Students drop out mostly for social, family, or personal reasons that have little to do with school. Reality:...
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Key Findings From Research on High-Performing, High-Poverty Schools
Key Lessons: High-Performing, High-Poverty Schools Traditionally, schools with high poverty rates have struggled to...
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A Synthesis of Validated Research on High-Performing, High-Poverty Schools
Children who live in poverty often attend the lowest performing schools. State and national assessments consistently...
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Improving High-Poverty Schools
1. What should I look for in a school that is likely to help my child achieve at high levels? When a parent walks in...
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Q & A: Research-Based Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About High-Stakes Testing
Research Q & A: Standardized tests and their impact on schooling 1. What is the role of high-stakes testing in...
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Key Findings From Research on Teacher Quality and Student Achievement
Teacher Quality And Student Achievement: Key Lessons learned Teacher quality stands out in the research for its...
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Teacher Quality and Student Achievement
Research Q & A: Teacher Quality And Student Achievement 1. How important is teacher quality to raising student...
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Key Lessons: What Research Says About Reorganizing School Schedules
Like class size reduction, increasing instructional time has lots of common-sense appeal as a mechanism for raising...
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A Guide to the No Child Left Behind Act
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) has stirred reactions, both positive and negative, from a variety of...
Topics: No Child Left Behind Act
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